dancingqueen

Hi Anne, Aren't you going to the support groups? You will find fellow lapbanders there. I was orginally scheduled with Dr. Kim myself but ended up with Dr. Marema at US Bariatric due to Dr. Kim's swith which meant that I would have had to delay my surgery date. I had an excellent experience with Dr. Marema though.

I don't think you should have to "beg" for a fill. I had lap-band surgery on 6/25 and I've had 2 fills already. I dont know how much but that's not the point anyway. My doctor schedules me to come in every 4 weeks right now. I don't have to ask him - he tells me! I have lost 43 pounds to date and am never hungry. Did your doctor give you a diet to follow? Are you getting enough protein? Do you kow how to calculate your protein nees? Also, the 100 oz of fluid per day is critical. It does not seem that your doctor is pleasing you so I would absolutely encourage your husband to find a new doctor. Be sure to find one with a good follow-up program of diet counseling and support.