OK I was banded 12-28-07 and have lost 15lbs and have no one to blame but myself I've only had 2 fills and never got to my sweet spot or restriction point I haven t seen my Dr in 6 months and am going to go see him tomorrow I feel shame and embarssed for not going to see him sooner I know the important thing is that I am going now I just don 't know what to say to him tomorrow?????? I would really appreciate some advice

I don't really understand why you are ashamed and emmbarassed. Why did you get the band in the first place; were you overweight? Did you struggle with overeating? And when you got the band did he do it for free if only you'd lose, or did YOU pay for it? (Or your insurance?) Maybe he should be ashamed that you haven't lost; he's the doctor.

Hopefully you see my point. You have a debilitating medical condition and need help. You don't apologize if you get bronchitis or the flu; you don't need to apologize for this. Just go get the help you need.

The past is over. Yeah, you should have gone to the doctor, gotten more fills but you didn't. It's a "whatever" thing. You ARE going to the doctor now. You really don't have to say anything but if you feel compelled, just admit that you know you haven't done your part so far but today is the day you start to take control and that coming in for a visit/fill is the first step. And go ahead and make the next appointment for a fill. You might find yourself at your sweet spot (probably not) but still plan on going in in 3-4 weeks, keep the appointment...and you know you will have to get on their scale and that adds a little accountability to your efforts. Good Luck with Day 1

I agree with everyone else. What is past is past. I am certain you are not the only person who has gone in like this and your doctor has probably seen it plenty of times. The reasons why you didn't don't matter much at all in comparison to what you intend to do in the future.

Just go and don't offer additional explanations unless asked or you feel inclined to do so. I definitely agree with scheduling your next appointment while you are there in the office for a few weeks out. Just put it on the calendar so you know it is there and plan to go to it no matter what. It is hard to change course, but it gets easier once you get started. Good luck.