skdeleon

I would like to thank everyone for their support, suggestions and advise to my post. I want you all to know I have not given up on myself or my band. I am pleased with the fact that I have lost a total of 55 lbs but feel I should have been much closer to my goal weight after 2 years. I have a lot of health problems ( diabetes, COPD on 24 hr oxygen, hypothyriodism, fibro myalgia, just to name a few) which makes everything even more difficult.. I have decided to give my doctor, and myself, another chance and will be setting up a appt. to see him soon. Please feel free to offer any more suggestions or comments you may have. Once again, thank you all for your help : ) Susan

I was banded 2 years ago this month and feel that both me and my band are complete failures. I was on liquids for the 3 weeks before my surgery and lost 35 lbs. In the 1st few months after being banded and going back on solid foods, I only lost 20 more lbs. I saw my doctor every month following my surgery and told him I was always hungry and was not happy with my weight loss. Since I had already had several fills, (I don't know how many cc's I have) he told me I was filled right where I needed to be and that I wasn't working hard enough at losing weight. I was hurt and embarrassed and haven't gone back to my doctor in over a year. My weight is holding steady, haven't gained or lost. I am able to eat whatever I want and have never had to experience being "stuck" or slime". After taking such a huge step to have surgery, I really feel that I have been cheated. I don't know if my band just isn't tight enough or if it just doesn't work for me. I don't know if I should go back to my same doctor or see a different one. Is there anyone that has experienced some of these issues? Do anyone have any suggestions? Thanks : )