Okay this is my story I have been banned close to a year. I'm still at my same weigh maybe 2 pounds less. I have a doctor that will not give you a fill if you lost 4 pounds between visits . I have go back after my surgery 6 week so of course I lost more than 6 pounds so no fill for me that day. 6 weeks nothing in my band. Then the next month I had a stomach bug that I just got over about two week before I went in. He said no fill. so by this point how was so discourage I miss a 2 months thinking that I will always be fat. So I went back because I was so not going to go through the surgery which was a painful surgery for me without getting fill so I'm at my same with in Dec. I got 1cc he will only give one cc at a time. Then I got one cc in Jan. And one cc in Fed. Still st the same weight. I'm so sad depress and my blood pressure is out of control. I been looking for other doctors in alabama and I think I found one. I feel so bad about what's happen with me. Do you all think I'm doing the right thing?

I only have 3 cc in my band at close to a year this so hard for me I cry all the time about this I feel so helpless.

It sounds like your doctor is punishing you for losing weight. You have a lap band what does he expect? You can not keep from losing 4 lbs between visits. I would search for a new doctor if one will see you. Unless you are not putting out issues your doctor is concerned with I do not see why you are not getting fills. Key questions they ask help them decide if you need one. If you are not throwing up and can eat the protein you need then nothing should prevent a fill. Good luck to you and remember your doctor works for you and can be fired and replaced. Of course with lap band I am not sure if other doctors are easy to get.

Diana

It doesn't sound like you have the most compassionate doctor but the amount of fills in your band won't make a difference if you don't track your calories, eat the correct foods and stick to your portions. Are you tracking calories and eating the amount of food recommended by your doctor?..I have 3 cc's in my band also and I have to make sure I follow the rules in order to lose weight...Do you have access to a nutritionist at your doctors office? If so I would recommend a visit with her if possible. Best Wishes

Thank for replying I found a doctor that will see me I just start watching what I eat again I just lost hope I started accepting that I would stay fat and slip back in that mind frame but I refuse to go back I want to be a healthy Me not just look good just to be healthy I went through a hard surgery painful too. I can't just give up.

Hopefully the new doctor will be more understanding and good for you not giving up, you're so worth it!

Thank you

We see posts like yours occasionally. And it's disheartening to know that there are some doctors out there who don't understand how this is supposed to work and they're still performing surgeries.

Change docs or make an appointment with your current doc and give him an ultimatum? Many people fear doctors, I know I once did. You may have to demand he do a barium swallow type fill so you get closer to the right restriction. You might have to be aggressive? If that's not you, find another doc who will give you fills.

tmf

Have appointment with a new for doctor Monday so everyone please pray for me.

Good luck with the new doctor... and try to see a nutritionist if you can and also keep a food journal.

If you have access to a support group I would suggest you try and go to a few group meetings.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I love the new doctor!!!!!!! He totally understand what i need and going help me with my weight and now thing is up to me!

TMF is spot on! If we were good at dieting, why did we have surgery to install a band that WILL provide restriction, if your doc and you get to that point. I couldn't agree more with getting that new doc! And BEST OF LUCK!

Thank You catfish87 I think I am I'm at that spot or have a good start to get to the spot really feel good about this 1

I love the new doctor!!!!!!! He totally understand what i need and going help me with my weight and now thing is up to me!

That's awesome!! Best Wishes!

To update my progress everything has been good I have noticed a restrictions for the first time . I have got on my scales at home and my scale says 2 pounds since Monday. Trying to get in all my protein I Can. And I hope everything continues to do well with me and I wish everybody luck.

To update my progress everything has been good I have noticed a restrictions for the first time . I have got on my scales at home and my scale says 2 pounds since Monday. Trying to get in all my protein I Can. And I hope everything continues to do well with me and I wish everybody luck.