I have the realize band and I have 7.5 in my band and I feel restriction. Is there a way you can change Dr's? Maybe go to a different city? I can't believe they are doing a fill without using Xray. Every fill I have had has been under Xray, so he will hit the port the first time. Also, he always pulls out the Fluid to see if the levels was the same as before.
I have a feeling he is not hitting your port for the fills.
If you don't mind the drive to Huntsville, I could give you my Dr's name and you could see if they take your insurance.
Lisa