I want to go to a private lap band doctor to discuss my problems with loosing the rest of my wt. I live in Richmond Tx. I have to fight to get enough of a fill after have problems with menopause and mucous. Any suggestion. My surgery was done at Tru Results.

I recenly had a fill of 1 cc. It was too tight and I spent a week in discomfort with daily vomiting, acid reflux at night, and never being able to keep more than a few ounces of food down. I can only get to my surgeon on a Thursday and I waited an entire week before getting to him. He removed a 1/2 cc. Now I am hungry and can eat much more than the week before. I've gained 3 pounds since Thursday! Finding the green zone is the biggest challenge with a band. Once we get there, though, we will be very happy. It costs me $120 everytime I have an adjustment. I know my surgeon is doing the best he can in getting me into the zone, but it takes time to find it. I just have to be patient and do my part in not overeating. We will get there - it just may not be overnight.

I agree. With my 1/4 cc out I actually feel hunger pangs again....with that being said I'm making sure I get the best out if my three meals a day focusing on foods that will keep me filler longer. In hoping I can get more exercise in and drop some weight without another fill. 12 pounds to goal and I have to make a regular consistent workout routine and continue to make good choices. Maybe this is my green zone. Unsure but I don't have discomfort and getting about 1-1 1/2 cups food now but fearful about gaining after unfill... I know this is healthier this way.

I want to go to a private lap band doctor to discuss my problems with loosing the rest of my wt. I live in Richmond Tx. I have to fight to get enough of a fill after have problems with menopause and mucous. Any suggestion. My surgery was done at Tru Results.

I am not sure what menopause has to do with anything... I went through it the second i was banded actually...had my last TOM the day before band surgery...LOL

if you aren't happy with your doctor then you should find another. I would make sure I tried all avenues of communication before I switched but ultimately if you find another dr who motivates you and meets your needs better than the one you have it's worth considering.

Oh god, you're lucky. Menopause has wreaked havoc on my health and as a result my weight! I have no energy, my legs feel like lead and my athletic ability and performance has steadily declined. I don't recover and simply cannot physically handle the same number of sessions and the same intensities that I could a year ago.

I have lost muscle and gained fat, in the past six months I have gained 10lb and it's ALL gone on my bum and highs (thanks HRT). It's no mystery why ive gained, I have insatiable sugar cravings, the likes of which I've never in my life experienced, and that's really saying something for me.

I'm lethargic, listless and depressed.

I have fibroids growing in my uterus too, I suspect I'm in a terrible state if estrogen dominance, but am not sure who to turn to for help.

Menopause and hormones have a very real and traumatic part to play for many women!