New to website

[dannygirl31 0]

I am kinda new to the site cause I don't understand how to use it. Well I really need support so I am going to try this. I have been banded for 1 yr and 1 month, but was not told about everything and how it all works. I had my first fill in April 2009 and the doctor missed. I didn't know how the fill thing felt since it was my forst one. I thought something was wrong with my band. I have to pay cash to get fills as I dont' have health insurance. My first fill was almost $500.00 and no results. I was so sad I was exersicing everyday and only lost 1lbs in the 2 1/2 months until I could afford another fill. The second one was a little cheaper at just under $300.00. This is where the same doctor found that there was no Fluid in my band and even asked me if I went somewhere else. I was like oh yeah I love paying people tons of money to put fluid in my band and then pay someone else to take it out. So anyhow to the point of my second fill that was on June 22 nd I had lost a total of 30 lbs in the year. I was so sad thinking my band was a tolal failure. Since the second fill I have not lost another 10lbs and see that it still works. I am so happy. The only problem I am having is learning what I can and can't eat. I also am having trouble learning to chew my food up really good. I guess that was one of my problems that made me fat. I don't chew my food really good. Is there any hints someone might have for me? Also what is the best diet to be on to lose weight the fastest? I need more then a 10lb weight lose in almost 1 month. I need to get it off.

Also how do I make a progress bar? I think this will keep me motivated.

[queenlil09 1]

The doctor missed?! WTF?

Sounds like you need a new doctor! And I'm self pay also, and I do NOT pay $500 for a fill. In fact, since I'm self pay, he works it out that all my fills are only $50. Did you try to get your money back from the first fill?