So June 13th will mark my 2 year love affair with my band named Ralph... I've done fairly well, from 282 lbs down to 150lbs, I feel content. My problem is, my surgeon left his practice and I tried and tried to find another one, and in the interim lost my insurance. I'm working with a 14cc Realize band with approx 4cc of fluid give or take... That's a whole other story. Anyhow I've mastered the idea of knowing my bands moods for the most part and do well eating and sometimes find I'm able to eat far more than I should. I of course know this means I need a fill, however other days I'm so tight I can swallow a protein shake. I've tried tracking this to see it it coincides with stress and so on. Anyhow, I can't see a dr because A. No one will see me and well B. No one will see me. I have since had a hysterectomy so I know my hormones can play a lot and find it hard to drop these last 20 lbs. anyone have some good motivators?!? I'm hoping just being back on the site will help.

You have come a long way and you know what works for you. It is unfortunate you cannot see a surgeon for another fill. Keep looking for someone who will work with you. Congratulations on your loss thus far and best wishes for the future.

You have done amazing so far good luck and best wishes for the future and finding a new doctor

You bring up a good point regarding your band's moods. This is a common theme here where people don't want to adapt to their new lifestyle. Being banded will change you, your lifestyle and your eating habits.

You've done great and good luck with a new doc.

tmf

How many other doctor's have you reached out to?

Every bariatric surgeon in the local area... Most turn me away because of my lack of insurance, others apologize because of who my surgeon was and state that they don't involve themselves in his messes.

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Omg must have been a bad surgeon

Wishing you the best of luck hope you find a doctor that will see you

Xoxo