I went all the way to San Antonio today from Austin to get my 3rd fill. When I got there the doctor wanted me to wait another 2 weeks for my fill because he felt that the weight loss was OK (7 lbs in 5 weeks) and that my problems now were related to behavioral rather than the band needing tightening. I did admit to eating a bunch of chocolate recently and I haven't been getting in the protein and water needed. So he wants me to drink 2 protein drinks a day and try to get 60 gm in plus 2 qts of water a day and then come back in 2 wks for the fill. Needless to say I am disappointed-especially with gas prices what they are, to have spent the time and energy to drive there and not get a fill. Anyone else out there who didn't get a fill when they thought they should? I still have some restriction and can eat about a cup of food and vomit only when I eat too fast.

Teanne

Teanne,

That really stinks that you have to drive so far for your fill.

I always know tht I might not get a fill when I go, but my location is only 30 minutes away.

IMO, he should have given it to you (at least a tiny fill or something). Did you try to talk him into it? Is there some where in Austin where you could go for your fills instead? That is a heck of drive to only have to turn around for nothing.

Yes-he knew I was there for a fill. His PA wasn't in the office and he was the one who does the fills. They even called yesterday to try to reschedule but I wanted it done at that office since they have the fluoro. It was weird because they moved the fluoro over to the hospital next door and he was going to just do the fill himself without the fluoro. But he felt I am tight enough and need some behavioral changes. I have one more free fill through his office and then after that I may switch to paying for them through those fill centers. My doc does come to Austin 2 times a month so I can have it done then but they don't have the fluoro which I wanted. Oh well. I am going back in 2 wks but if they don't have the fluoro anymore than there is no reason to make the trip to San Antonio. He's a good doctor but I have had so many problems with him being in another town. I wish I had been more patient and just had it done locally-less money and less hassles. Oh well. Thanks for the input.