What? I didn't know that once you have reached your capacity then the Dr. doesn't need to see you anymore. Well, I guess I am at capacity and tight enough because he couldn't put any saline in the band because when I swallowed the water got stuck. So I have a total of 7.5 in a 10 cc band. He just thought my weight loss this year has been great and he doesn't think I need to lose anymore. I told him I wanted to lose 20 more. He said I look great.that he didn't think so. I said well I am still obese according to the charts. He said don't go by those go by how you feel. Well, I still feel overweight. I know I can be 125 and that is reasonable for being 5'1". When the dr. left the room, I asked the nurse what that was about. She was one inch shorter than me and weights 107. So I don't know if the dr. is just done with me because my year is up? He was nice about it and said I can come back if I have any problems but since I filled to what I can stand that I have graduated. But wouldn't you think he would want me to reach my goal. I agree that I couldn't take anymore fill today when he started injecting it. I became so tight. I thought I would at least get a little tighter...hmmmm. Well, i admit I need to eat better.
I did meet someone that was just banded and we talked quite a while. I shared my blog with her. I think the blogs really do help in the process. I know there are people going through the same struggles as me. Good luck, Diane:)) I hope you start blogging I would love to know how you are doing:) Have a great Sunday!!!! It's actually cold here today and we are expecting a big storm! Yeah! Love winter!
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Wow! I never heard of the Doctor just saying you are done & I'll see ya later? My Doctor said that he expects us to go in at least once a year to check on how we are doing once we achieve our weight loss goal. But to say, come in IF you have any problems! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI know! I guess I have felt like this journey has been on my own without his guidance anyway. No problems at all. Just has been unlike any dr/patient relationship. He's always been nice but not real detailed. I am interested in what others experience.
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ReplyDeleteThat is wierd about the Dr. It seems like people sometimes need to go in and have a fill every once in a while. Way to go though Michele. You look great!!
That is really odd. Was your first year free? Wouldnt he still make money if you came to see him after your first year? Where I was banded is a bariatric center of excellence, and part of going there is that we have to sign a contract agreeing to maitain contact with them for at least FIVE years. But my doctor also tells us that during our second year, we will see him not as much bc we will need only minor adjustments. So for example, I may see him 3 times this coming up year instead of the 10 plus I have seen him this year!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you going to do?