sandyor1

I really need some help. I had surgery over 4 years ago. I initially lost about 60 lbs. I lost my job in October of 2009, and had my last fill in Nov 2009. I started my weight loss surgery at 272lbs. I am back up to 243lbs. My lowest weight was 219lbs. I can not afford to pay for the fills, as they are about $250.00 and my doctor will not take credit cards. Can anyone please help me find a doctor that will help me by taking a credit card for a fill? I need to try to get back to losing weight instead of gaining. I am very depressed, and am at my wits end. I had to pay for my surgery, and that cost me $18000 cash. Please help!!!

Hello!! Oh boy do I hear you. I have been banded for 18 months, and I have lost a total of 45 lbs. I lost 14 of that in the first 2 weeks. It is not easy, I can also eat anything and I really can eat a lot more than the 4 oz that is reccommended. Also, I can snack all day and never feel full. Nuts, cheese, ricecakes, even cake and Cookies if I wanted too. I walk outside at least 2 miles 4-6 times a week. I try to do at least 20-30 min on the tread mill on the days i don;t walk outside. My legs are great, my stomach, not so great. I do not know how to fix this. I am afraid I have streatched my stomach, and do not know how or if I can fix this. I spoke to my Doctor about the snacking and his answer was "Only you can control that." BUT HOW???? I need help too! I am so dissappointed in myself and I know that my husband is dissappointed, as we paid for this surgery ourself. Any suggestions??Anyone??