I haven't had a fill in over a year. I wanted one the last time I had an appointment (6/09) but my Dr was out (I've only been filled by my Dr) and I saw the PA. She said after a few questions NO FILL. Go home and work on the diet.

It is now a year later, I've regained A LOT and am now afraid and embarrassed to go see my Dr.

I think I will cry went I see my Dr. I was doing well before the PA shut me down. He was proud of me. She made me feel like there wasn't anything the band could do for me now. It was all up to me. Now Im, well I don't want to say a failure, but gosh what else would I be??

So do I knuckle down and try to again lose by myself or suck it up and go to the DR??

Has anyone else had to suck it up? How did that go?

You must never be afraid and embarassed to see your Dr. They are not there to judge they are there to help.make that appointment and get your journey back on track.

You are not a failure - you have lost plenty so far and once you get the help you need you will start losing again.

You have not failed. Go for your fill. It will help you get back on track.

Unless you are drinking and eating a lot of empty calories and you already have good restriction, I don't understand why you would be denied a fill. It's really unfortunate that it seems some medical professionals don't understand how much we may really depend on our bands to curb appetite, cravings, and control portions. Although you didn't expand on what your restriction level was like at the time or what your diet was like. I've heard of doctors not giving fills if you happen to gain weight and to me this is counterproductive unless you have really good restriction. All this can be very defeating to the patient. By all means try and get that fill, it could be just what you need to get back on track and stay motivated.

Edited June 23, 201016 yr by W8TYGIRL

i know how you feel about going to the dr. My dr. makes me feel soo bad like i'm a failure. UGH i dread going to see him.. i'm going next week and well.. i am cringing at the thought.

ugh

kat

I would go ahead and see the doc and make sure to never make an appt. with the PA again. Go ahead and cry if you need to! Your doc knows what an emotional roller coaster we are all on! Get your fill and start experiencing some success again. If we could do this with diet alone, why would we need our bands? Good luck,