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Please give me your suggestions for what tests one should have to determine if lack of weight loss is hormonal or something- i only know of a thyroid test - what else would be good to have. I'm interested in exploring other possible reasons for only losing 7lbs in a year with the band. I've logged almost a year of food diaries so i have tons of records. i have no insurance or regular doc so money is an issue but at this point what's another couple of thousand dollars - ha - i'm in debt for the next 5 years just for the surgery and fills so i'm not overly concerned with the cost. i just need to find what i need and i can go to a local clinic for the tests. thanks,

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The only person who can really help with this is a doctor. If money isn't an issue then you should make an appointment with a doctor to explore the possibilities. There are a million reasons why you could have lost so little. Have you spoken to the doctor that banded you? What does he have to say about such little weight loss?

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I have not gotten any answers or responses from my doctor or his staff -and I know longer try with them - that is why I am starting my search for my own answers - i want to be armed with as much info as i can before i go as I don't think docs are the end all be all -

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Where are you in relation to your goal weight? Or the lightest you've been in the last 5-10 years? I know a lot of people w/BMI under 35 get banded in Mexico, is that the case with you? If you're already close to where your body wants to be, that might explain some of it.

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I have not gotten any answers or responses from my doctor or his staff -and I know longer try with them - that is why I am starting my search for my own answers - i want to be armed with as much info as i can before i go as I don't think docs are the end all be all -

I never suggested that doctors are the end all to be all.....however they are the only ones qualified to tell you what tests you should take.

Jack gave very good advice, that would be my course of action.

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