Not happy

I have lost 60 pounds since my surgery in May of 2007. My surgeon saw me last week and refilled my band for the second time. He is not happy with my progress. He says that I am not following my diet. (I have no diet to follow). He wants to do the bypass in about 3 months if I don't start losing more weight. I really don't want the bypass. I did at first but he wouldn't do the bypass due to a very large hernia, which he also needs to repair. I am already having problems with throwing up my food and getting it stuck almost everyday, which is very uncomfortable. I know that the bypass is worse. Someone please help me. I really want this lap band to be a success. I am so down on myself for not trying hard enough. If anyone out there has any tips suggestions pointers etc etc I would be very greatful. Thanks Sarah Smith

Sarah, I am sorry that you are having such a hard time of things. I cant tell you what surgery is better for you I started the process planning on the Lap Band and decided to do the RNY. I wont lie to you I had major complications and 3 surgeries later a long recovery but here I am 118 pounds lighter and only 29 to goal all of the details on my profile. I will be honest I eat things sometimes that I shouldnt but that is life. I sure hope that you and your Dr. and your Nutritionalist could find the right fit for you. If there is any thing I could help you with please let me know I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs Toni

Thank you very much for your response. I am assuming that RNY is the bypass correct?

Sarah, I'm so sorry you're disgusted. I'm concerned, though, that your surgeon accuses you of not following a diet you don't have. You should have put him in his place and said "WHAT diet???". This is where your friends on the Lap Band forum can be a huge help to you. Honestly, I think your surgeon has failed you and not the other way around. I sure wouldn't allow him to do a bypass on me. Call there tomorrow and demand a diet you can follow. I'm also concerned that you're throwing up everything. I've had zero problems with my bypass. My husband wanted me to have the Lap Band but I was emphatic. I wanted RNY or nothing. I'm here almost 11 months later, down 122 lbs. and about 8 pounds below my surgeon's goal. I'd do it again and again and again. Of all my surgeries my RNY has been the easiest. If I were you I'd lay into the surgeon and demand a Nutritionist. Then, I'd get myself over to the Lap Band forum and see if you can get a mentor there to help you. I'm so sorry that you're having problems. But, I really feel your surgeon is the failure not you. * Cyndi *