Band Question

I was pretty certain that I was told at the beginning of this process that you will know you are at your sweet spot when you can eat 1/2 cup to 1 cup of food at a time and not feel hungry for 4 hours.  Today the PA at Dr. Keith's office (Winters) told me that it was perfectly normal to be hungry every 2 hours and refused to give me my second fill.  So am I at my sweet spot already?

I am eating about 3/4 cup to 1 cup of food at a time.  I do get full on this amount, but get hungry soon afterwards and could easily eat a cup of food every 2 hours if I let myself, but I usually tough it out until closer to the 4 hour mark, like I thought I was supposed to.  I have never had any problems with getting stuck/vomiting/etc.  I can eat all foods including most breads and pasta's, but try to avoid them because I know I am not supposed to have them.  I am getting about 80 grams of protein a day.  The hunger is a nawing (stomach going to eat itself) kinda feeling.

I was very upset about not getting a fill (only have 3 cc) and have to drive 3 hours for my appointments.  I made the comment that I drove all this way for nothing and she got hateful.  I tried to explain to her about being hungry after 2 hours and that is when she told me that was normal and that it didn't matter what I said, that she wasn't changing her mind. 

Her main concern was  that I am losing 2 pounds per week, but I am working hard to lose that 2 pounds.  I feel like I am being punished for working hard and following the rules.  If I did eat every 2 hours like I want to, I bet I wouldn't be losing those 2 pounds a week.  So what do I do?

My other question is for those of you that are familiar with Dr. Keith's practice.  Do you know if I can schedule my next appointment (in 6 weeks) with Dr. Keith or do I have to see her?  I will change doctors before I see her again.  I've only seen her twice and both times I didn't like her, but I did decide to give her another chance after the first time just in case she was having a bad day.  I told them I wouldn't be back, but my husband really thinks I should at least see if I can be seen by Dr. Keith since my problem is not with him (I think he is great). 

I am not familiar with him or his pratice, but I think you should call the office and ask him to call you. I would let him know of her behavior and that you did not appreciate her attitude.

I dont blame you for not wanting to deal with the PA, it is unwanted/needed drama, and you are the customer right?!

I agree-I would call and complain to the office manager.

I see Dr. Nelson-who moved her practice last year, but when I was going to that office I was always treated very well and with respect.  I think they would want to know if something had changed.