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Thanks everyone. I have an appt with another doctor....but it will not be until the last week of February. I wish to thank everyone for their supportive comments. Lynn

Hi everyone, I have had it up to my neck by my Weight Loss Doctor... I have lost 61lbs since I had my surgery in July of 08..It seems like every time I go to my doctor, he tells me that I should have lost more and that I am not trying hard enough. Well, I just went back to him after the holidays, and I have gained 5lbs back. (granted I did slip with the eggnog). He told me that I am not dedicated and that I would probably wind up being one of his failures. I am sick and tired of his condescending attitude and ridicule. I have had to deal with ridicule and insults most of my adult life. I have made an appointment with another weight loss doctor, but they require a $250 patient transfer fee. Has anyone else had any trouble out of their weight loss surgeon? BTW: I had the gastric banding in July 08, went in weighing 236lbs, and just weighed in today at 175. Thanks, Lynn

Hi Y'all, Thanks for all the replies. I have an appointment with my Doctor this coming Monday, 10/20. Maybe with another fill and sticking with my meal plans I will be a little more successful.

Mornings I drink a Protein shake or 1/2 cup oatmeal w/splenda lunch is 1/2 cup tuna w/crackers, 1/2 cup edamame, 1/2 cup diced tomato or a Weight Watchers smart one dinner is 4 oz boneless chicken w/vegetables, or 4 oz broiled fish filet. Snack is 1/2 cup yogurt or cottage cheese or sometimes a skinny cow. I do drink a cup of fat free milk. I do drink coffee at work (black) Still the scale will not move!!!

Hi Y'all, I was banded on July 1st, 08. I have had 2 fills and still have no restriction. My weight is constant with little or no movement on the scale:frown:. My last fill was 2 weeks ago, Sept 29th. My next appt is not until Nov 10th. Should I call my doctor and request another fill or wait it out and see if things change. Thanks in advance.

Hi Yall!!, I was wondering if there are any monthly support group meetings in North Mississippi. I live in Como, Ms (Panola County) and was banded by Dr. George Woodman in Memphis. His monthly support group meeting is usually held the 4th Monday of the Month at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. This is a good hour and half drive from my home. With work and home duties, plus the price of gas this is getting harder for me to make the trek. So, if anyone out there knows of any support group meetings in North Mississippi, I would be extremely grateful.

I went and had my first fill yesterday from Dr. Woodman in Memphis. When I asked him how much he put in, he just smiled and said that he put in enough. I asked his nurse and she told me that he does not tell any of this patients how much fill he puts in. Has anyone else had this experience?

I had surgery on 7/1/08 and am due for my follow-up appointment on August 14 with Dr. Woodman in Memphis. I had a friend who had Lap Band performed by Dr. Woodman about a year ago, and she stated that she had a hard time getting a fill from him. I feel no restriction at all and am nervous about going back to him. Has anyone else had this experience with him?

I had surgery on 7/1/08 and am due for my follow-up appointment on August 14 with Dr. Woodman in Memphis. I had a friend who had lapband performed by Dr. Woodman about a year ago, and she stated that she had a hard time getting a fill from him. I feel no restriction at all and am nervous about going back to him. Has anyone else had this experience with him? Terry

I want to thank you all for your encouraging replies. I am over an hour away from where they hold the support group meetings. With my work and the gas situation, it is not really feasible right now to attend the meetings. You guys are my support group.:eek: Many Thanks,

I was banded on July 1st and had lost a total of 16lbs since surgery. However, this morning I weighed and had gained 2lbs back. I am still in the mushie stage and are following the Drs guidelines to the letter. I have been doing about 30 mins of exercise 3 days a week. My first followup appt is August 14th where I will hopfully get my first fill. I am really getting depressed because I thought that I would have lost more by this time. :biggrin: Has anyone else experience this sort of thing?

Maryland Mommy, I was banded on July 1st and have lost 9lbs. It seems to be slowing down now because I have been at the same weight on the scales for the past couple of days. However, your stomach is still probably swollen from the surgery. Don't get discouraged.

My surgery date is July 1st and I am having the same feelings of anxiety. Everytime I think about it, I get a few butterflies in my stomach, however, I then look in a mirror:rolleyes2: