So..

I'm really getting frustrated with this whole situation. I got banded November 13, 2009. Since then I've had numerous fills including having to get my saline un-filled because it was too tight at one time. I went to Dr. Paul Enochs of Raleigh, NC. They have a fluro x-ray there and that's how they determine how the band is doing.

The past two times I've gone, intending on getting a fill because I'm feeling barely any restriction, and the PA told me that he does not feel comfortable giving me an adjustment because it was tight enough.

I told him what I FELT and that the fluro x-ray is not exactly telling what I feel. I started crying because this is the second time in a row I went to the doctor wanting to get a fill and they would not give me a fill. Keep in mind my co-pay is $30/visit and I still have to pay it regardless of not getting a fill. Lately money has been an issue so this really pissed me off.

I told the PA that I felt that there was no point in having this system in my stomach if it's not doing anything.

Now let me just tell you this... I do have my moments where I do slip and eat bad, but it's rare - mostly at work where the temptation is. I work out 3-5 days a week. I'm hovering between 194 and 203 pounds.

I'm really just tired of this. Some part of me feels that maybe I should of gotten gastric bypass so there is no adjustments and questioning to this lap band.

Here's my question... my BMI is now about 33. Do people ever get gastric bypass after lapband? Is it possible?> I'm really considering A. Switching doctors and insisting on a fill. B. getting gastric bypass.

This is just so damn frustrating!!! What do I do?

I have had mine for 2 1/2 years my last fill June 13, 2010 was really tight and I have lost about 30 pounds in this time, tell your dr what you want. Say to him/her lets try and see what happpens. My Dr's are the top surgens in the world and they allow me to have a major say.

This week am going in to have it opened just a bit going on a cruise and I want to be able to eat a little.

Good Luck, don't get down on the lap band its the best, the by pass is way to dangerous. You really never hear about people dieing to LB but the BP is a whole differant story.