My Surgeon is Anti-LapBand or Anti-Me?

[kellyjoiii 19]

As for you not knowing what band you have.....I thought your band was actually "registered". I recieved a packet and a card (temporary) that I actually went in and registered with lapband....it states that I have a LAPBAND AP STANDARD....10cc. Also a system id. DEMAND this info...for yourself. GET A NEW DOCTOR. I agree with the last poster...it is a science, NOT an art. Although I have not seen my doctor since a week after my surgery, I know I could if I wanted. I deal with his PA for fills and question...and the office is great at answering anything I may ask. If they do not know, they will find out. You should have some kind of a relationship with them. Honey, find a new doctor and let them know what has happened thus far. This should be a good experience, not a bad one. AND a fill WILL help you.

[AmyC315 0]

As for you not knowing what band you have.....I thought your band was actually "registered". I recieved a packet and a card (temporary) that I actually went in and registered with LAP-BAND®....it states that I have a LAP-BAND® AP STANDARD....10cc. Also a system id. DEMAND this info...for yourself. GET A NEW DOCTOR. I agree with the last poster...it is a science, NOT an art. Although I have not seen my doctor since a week after my surgery, I know I could if I wanted. I deal with his PA for fills and question...and the office is great at answering anything I may ask. If they do not know, they will find out. You should have some kind of a relationship with them. Honey, find a new doctor and let them know what has happened thus far. This should be a good experience, not a bad one. AND a fill WILL help you.

I didnt get any packet or card. Thats all news to me.

[WrenBird 11]

I would demand a fill. If he doesn't, you have two options...either find a new doctor or threaten to report this jackass for fraudulently installing a band and refusing to do the followup that actually makes it work. It's a bit like selling you a car with no tires. I would ask the 2nd doctor 'why' he's not giving you a fill. According to the band literature, fills should be given if you're hungry and able to eat to excess. If you're losing weight without the band, bonus...but as we all know, that won't continue to happen long term for most of us.

As for seeing the surgeon...I had/have very little contact with mine. He saw me at the seminar, on the day of surgery and at the 2 week post visit to check my port and incisions. All the rest of my visits have been with his nurses, who do the actual fills.

Addendum: Just read the 2nd post where someone compared this to selling you a car with flat tires. ROFLMAO...GMTA.

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They actually haven't had the band yet.