Update , went to my app yesterday , I had all my food records and exercise records, like I was told to.I started 300lbs now 262.4 , I've gained back another 4 lbs, of course never got to see the doc , only the nurse, and she told me that my band hold 12 cc at the most that they will allow anyone to have is 4cc, and she told me that 7 mos is to soon to get a fill, she said my food records look rally good as for me being hungry and truly feeling that I need fill, she said all that was in my head. Also she said that I shouldn't belive everything I read in the group, I was so upset , crying , I told her that , I feel as this band is just setting in me and your wanting me to be on the 800 cal diet and starve but not use the band , I said what the hell? Why do I have it then ? That they might as well take it out because its no diff as if it wasn't in me , , I left crying feeling like what the heck did I get myself into? Letting them put this thing in me for no reason, I felt like maybe I'm just meant to be fat , and why keep trying ? Because I starting to gain my wieght back . Yes count my cal coming out my butt, but I'm hurry , and I got fat over the years cause I have a hard time staying on a diet, or I wouldn't be in the shape that I'm in, I thought the lap band was Supose to help me by curbing my hunger , guess it just to hang around in me for idk? But I really do feel let down and feel like giving up, idk what I'm going to do , I think I'm going to demand that I can be ref to another doc , and if I still can't get any fills , then I'm just going to have it taking out, no reason to keep it, at first when I got it , it worked good , but not now . And 7 mos out and still no fills , that trip to the doctor yesterday , turn out to be 5 hour trip , just so the nurse. Could tell me that the doc will be gone for 3 weeks . And that it's to soon for a fill , she could of told me that on the phone, she said that she will call in the next mo or two to set up app. So that they can check out the band and make sure it's. ok, crazy!!!!!!! I'm not planning on going back to Ucdavis clinic, I'll get another doc and see how it goes with him , so what , that I may have to travel another 3 hours out of the way, I just got to do what I got to do , I'm feeling like there is no hope, sorry to be such a downer, and I'm happy for those of you doing good, and have good doctors , keep up the hood work, I'm guessing it just wasn't meant for me, thanks for listening to me whine and complain, sorry

Banded 9/26... down 48 pounds total...

about 28 before surgery in the 6 months waiting period and 20 in the 9 weeks since. They want 2lbs per week so I am on goal... even if I forget it sometimes and get frustrated!!

Omg....that is CRAZY. I cant imagine this dr even doing the surgery in the first place if he dont believe in fills??? WTH???

You should have had a first fill like at 6 weeks and then every month after depending on your loss and hunger etc.

REPORT him...that is terrible and find another dr. You poor thing..you shouldnt have to suffer like that...like you said...what is the point of having the band? Dont get it out..find someone who will help you utilize the tool you have...keep calling until you find a dr who will help you. I would have been furious with them at the appt. and would have let the know. I really dont care how far I have to drive if the device will help. My dr is 2 1/4 hours away...got my first fill yesterday. I cant say for sure if it works yet..however Im not the slightest bit hungry yet and would have been starving by this time so??? hoping it lasts till my next appt like this...that would be fantastic but not counting on it yet anyway. I love my dr...he is fantastic. He answers any questions, is patient and most of all has a great sense of humor and funny. Makes it so worth it to have a dr you feel comfortable with. There is one there for you somewhere...keep searching till you find him/her.

Please keep us posted

Thank you , really I should have that many cal. Wow ! No wonder I'm starving , !

Jut thinking maybe it is the nurse and ot the doctor. Can you have him call u?

I agree with everyone else that says you need a new dr. Your office obviously is missing the whole point of the lap band and the way it is supposed to work. When you have the time if you could write a review on ANY site available about the dr. that would be really helpful in helping others to not have to experience this frustration with this office/surgeon.

Please don't have it removed. The band isn't the issue, your doctor's staff is. Are you sure that your doctor shares the same view the nurse gave you? She may be speaking her own views. She is not the doctor and perhaps his approach would be different. I would insist that your next appointment be WITH the doctor present and express your concerns.

The band is a tool so why perform a procedure on someone if you aren't going to maximize its potential. It's like buying a new car, putting it on your driveway but not having any gas in it. Sure, looks great but is useless. My NUT and dr. ask me if I am feeling hungry between meals and how my food is going down. They have given me fills gradually but they are happy to do them as they want the band to do more of the work than just my own will power.

If they will not get you in with the doctor and ensure he is there so you can advocate for yourself then I would definitely seek another doctor. If you are able to see him, and if he doesn't agree to doing a fill I would seek another dr. quick then too. That is ridiculous.

Good luck to you! Don't let this get you down. This will pass so keep up the great work.

Don't have it out! It's not always easy transferring to a new Bariatric program but definitely look into

Wow that nurse is an idiot, does she actually know how the lapband system works? She needs proper training and educating. As others have said don't have it removed, your team is failing you because they don't seem to have an understanding how fills work with the band, get yourself a more responsible aftercare team so you can be on your way like you're supposed to be on this journey.

And you can also tell her the people on these forums are better educated than her!

Wow! You need a new support team! I have 10cc band and got 4cc fill at 5weeks ..a little aggressive ..im still adjusting..but it works! Get yourself a new doctor and hang in there!!

Thanks everyone , yeh starting tomarrow morn , I'm going to start making. Some calls to find another doctor , they gave me another doctor app with only the nurse no doc in feb , but don't think I'll be going to it , I'm going to do my best to find another doctor , thanks again ,

Don't be down. I had conservative fills but really started feeling restriction after 4cc in 10 band. All of us are different. Now I'm at 5.75 and majorly in green zone but haven't felt real well past week. May need an unfill but not sure. Know that we are here to support you as we may not have the best or right answers. Really talk with your doc ( nurse doesn't seem to have much empathy) hopefully he will listen to your feelings.