:thumbup::thumbs_down:been a dds for40 years and have seen more than my share of professional deciet but this lapband stuff is beyond belief have been 35lbs overweight fot 20 years with type2 diabetes and poor health thought it would be a great idea to finally lose the excess weight went to nyu seminar dr fieldings group finally thought i foundv my answer but iwas wrong fielding discussed how after bis surgery he was not hungry truly a miracle i thought i was bande 3/08 after 2 days iwas very hungry after 2 fills i am still hungry the only difference i cant eat without disgusting lap band regurgitation can occur at any time tough way to live at least if you put your finger down your throat you can stop at any time without insurance worries this is no panacea be very careful like giving yourself a case of uncontrolled bulimea i vote nay still need to exercise and eat less nothing new not satisfied at all hungry and cannot enjoy food my vote bDONT DO IT AT THIS POINT I WISH I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN SUCKERED ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE IVE BEEN TOLDI WAS DESPERATE BUT NOT THIS DESPERATE

And for a dentist, "Drstan" really can't spell, has pretty wild grammar...I sense a troll.

You beat me to the punch! I thought the same thing... I tend to not say anything because I'm a bit anal on that... should have been an English teacher! LOL!

As for a reply to the Dr.'s post...

As a doctor, or even not a doctor... anyone getting this surgery or any surgery should research. I checked into this surgery almost a year before getting it done and understood completely what I was committing myself to for the rest of my life.

I am even self pay, that's how sure I was of my decision.

By the train of thought you have, I should stop brushing my teeth forever, because I brush them everyday and still had cavities throughout the years. Obviously there is more to healthy teeth than brushing them or you wouldn't have a job.

In the same respect, there is more to losing weight than getting a band, it is a commitment you make for the rest of your life. A commitment to changing your eating habits, to exercise, the whole nine yards.

The good news for you... since you are so miserable with your band, it is reversible.:thumbup:

35lbs overweight and claims to be an educated doctor. sniff sniff I smell a troll too.

I missed this quote before! I must state the facts about Dr Fielding!

Dr Fielding is one of the top bariatric surgeons in the country. He studied under the top surgeons in Europe for many years before the Lapband was ever introduced in the US. He is banded himself and has lost 150 lbs. He has kept it off for at least ten years now. He banded everyone who needed one in his hometown in Australia, for free. He is a brilliant,caring, generous man and I would not change Drs for any reason! There are several threads on this site pertaining to NYU bandsters if you would like to hear more about him.

It's a tool not a miracle cure. <shrug> Almost 100 pounds later I can say I don't think the lap band is bull hockey.

I can also say that the lap band is not for everyone but I do believe you have to work it....you can not wait for it to work you.

35lbs overweight and claims to be an educated doctor. sniff sniff I smell a troll too.

OMG! I LOVE your signature! How did you do that? It's awesome!

And yes, I agree with your statements about the troll. I just don't appreciate "educated" professionals who can't spell. Get a life, you old complainy fart! This is a SUPPORT forum, not a cheese and whine session!

35lbs overweight and claims to be an educated doctor. sniff sniff I smell a troll too.

Hey! Sorry, guys, I just realized you were not talking about my favorite Fielding, but the dentist troll who can't spell:lol:

I am really sorry that you are having such a hard time. Dr Fielding is my surgeon and I find it uncomfortable that he did a lapband on you when you only had 35lbs to lose. I would never consider having it if that was all I had to lose. I lost almost that prior to my surgery. I know he is really well known and very expensive so you must have really wanted it. Did you try to go through insurance at all? I knew a lot before I had the surgery and everything that is happening, I fully expected. Between the psychologist and the nutritionist, I felt very informed and prepared before hand. I have had great experiences with him, he is very kind and willing to explain everything. He has even worked with me with a great $ discount when he does my fills because he dropped my insurance after I had my surgery. He is not a greedy, arrogant man in my view. Have you tried to talk to him and express your concerns? He actually fit me into his schedule to accommodate me and he has been nothing but wonderful.

As many have stated here, the band is just a tool and it is up to you how you use it. If you get totally unfilled, that may make you feel better

and you will be able to eat. Good Luck!

I'm guessing he somehow conveniently skipped all that unnecessary preop stuff and just got the band thinking he was going to lose it easy....probably just plunked down some money and said "give it to me."

OMG! Get a life, you old complainy fart! This is a SUPPORT forum, not a cheese and whine session!

You must have been posting while I was-I'll just say this. SIMPLY HISTERICALLY FUNNY!!!!!!:lol::lol::thumbup::lol::lol:

That has got to be the longest sentence I have ever read.

Where'd you get your DDS, on Sesame Street??

That has got to be the longest sentence I have ever read.

Where'd you get your DDS, on Sesame Street??

Now, THAT post was WAY funnier than mine. LOL!

I am so sorry to hear that. My band is the best thing that happened to me. I lost over sixty pounds in three months. I hope things get better for you.

Now, THAT post was WAY funnier than mine. LOL!

They are both cracking me up! I have to pee!!:thumbup:

I wonder if we will hear back from the Dentist themself??

these are typos can spell well enough you may be an anal english teacher

No I think his mommy probably has already made him go to bed. It IS a school night.

Lack of punctuation doesn't count as "typos". And there's nothing anal about using proper grammar and punctuation; they make posts much easier to read and understand.

Edited September 4, 200817 yr by MistyD65

Don't feed the troll!