So I had a 2 for 1 appt today, first one with my Dr's PA that doesnt like to give fills. I stayed the same weight since last visit (5 weeks ago) so we talked about why I was hungry, the frustration of only having 1 fill (in july) , how to fix my hunger issues....etc....so she kindly gave me a .5 cc fill. FINALLY!!

But i still dont like her that much.

Ok now I see my surgeon. Dr Courcoulas is amazing. I discuss the torture of the PA not giving me fills, i told her the PA said that they dont like to fill the band past 5cc and ask if this is true?

The look on her face was priceless. Answer NO not true!!

So my surgron said there are actually 3 PA's at the office. She said Marianne the PA i seen is very very conservative. But she does not want me to see her.

She said Amy a diffrent PA is a little more aggessive with fills. And i will be seeing her instead.

All of the things i told my surgeon about was like she had no clue what her PA was doing to.people what torture! I am finally glad i did this and its being tooken care of .

To make it so bad the PA Amy told me that as long as I was ok with it the bariatric coordinator would give me a call and discuss this same issues with her to try to make things better.

There are people on this forum that are going through the same thing regarding fills...please switch to Amy. She already told me that if i think i need a fill i can have one, i shouldnt be told no. I am the customer. I am so glad i did this now maybe my band can help me a lil bit more instead of me feeling like im doing all 100% of the work.

Diet hot chocolate is a great "snack"

Diet hot chocolate is a great "snack"

Thanks I'll give it a try!

That is why I chose my surgeon to do my fills,. My surgeon is a lapband patient. He understands head hunger, and everything else, too.

Did he give you any good ideas on how to deal with head hunger? I so struggle with this way to often.

Thanks

I really have to think about this answer. He just reminded me that it wasn't real hunger, just head hunger. And that you usually need to try to get your mind off your stomach, maybe doing something, like walking, exercise, or having a glass of Water. He is just mostly a mentor that knows what I and his other patients are going thru. If you are satiated, and in green zone, then you really are not hungry. He insists, that you should not get hunger pains! I think that I do!! Karen..aka..kll724

Pittsburgher,

My doctor has offices in/near Jefferson, Sewickley, and Washington hospitals. (Hope Bariatrics) and I've had 4 adjustments and only 1 time has the PA given the fill, the Doctor/Surgeon mostly give the adjustments. As for any questions they answer them but since I've been banded in July, I mostly know most items and I always have come here to check and if need be to cross check.

Remember your are the employer, you pay them for service.

Oh I no. I chose my surgeon because she is the best. She is a very busy woman I can see her anytime, but she doesnt do the fills. Im okay with that now, I was just seeing the wrong PA that refused to fill me correctly. Now that my surgeon switched my PA I can get properly filled. I want to see my surgeon, and go to where I had my surgery for my care. Plus I have UPMC insurance as I work for UPMC and you must see a UPMC physician.