Long time post ops...how often do you see your doctor?

Karen D.
on 1/4/08 10:47 pm - NY
Revision on 11/24/15
I'm almost 2 years post op and I have seen my doctor every month or 2 since banding. I was supposed to go before Christmas but I cancelled because I had a PB and knew I didn't need a fill. I was just curious if you see the doc when he wants you to, or do you go when you feel you need to? Thanks Karen
bethmal
on 1/4/08 11:34 pm
RNY on 12/26/17
I haven't had a fill since September and I still a pretty tight. I make an appointment to see the doctor each time I am there because it is tough to get an appointment. Last time I didn't make an appointment I had to wait about three weeks to get in. But that wasn't your question was it? I went once a month for the first year and then about every other month for a bit. I didn't go all summer like from April to September and the last time I went to see the doctor was October although I was suppose to go in December but I cancelled the appointment because I had a awful cold. So now I just go when I feel I need to go - not often at all.
syke32680
on 1/5/08 12:02 am - FL
I only see my doc when I need a fill which tends to be right now every month in a half or so. I think its going to slow. After that and if I dont need a fill I guess I just need to go back once a year? I think I better ask when I go in monday for my fill. Barbara
discogal
on 1/5/08 12:32 am - Fort Worth, TX
You're a couple months further out than me...but I only go when I need to now.
Sharon T.
on 1/5/08 12:36 am - Southern , WI
Karen, since the first year, I only go back, if I have a problem, or need a fill. I'm sure they are all different, that way, too! It may vary by patients, too. I'm sure some, need to be seen more often.
cyndy40
on 1/5/08 12:47 am - Beaumont, TX
The first year I was there every month. Now, I go when I need a fill.
work_n_prgrss
on 1/5/08 12:49 am
I have gone when I didnt need a fill to "weigh in".... The doctor and staff would just shake their heads and smile at me. Now since I havent got the last bit of weight off and dont need a fill, I wont goal back til I need to "weigh in" for goal. Nobody asked me to but you bet I am going to.
Nancy W
on 1/5/08 1:10 am
I only go when I need to. My fill doc always tries to schedule me in another 2 months, but I just don't need to go that often now, especially when I don't need a fill.
sharyn_pear
on 1/5/08 5:03 am - Australia
I'm 18 months out and I've only seen my Dr. three times lol. Sharyn
droppingpounds
on 1/5/08 6:02 am - NY
Hey Karen, I don't go that often....last time I went was for a slight fill, following a slight unfill. He wanted me to come back in a month (that was August) but I still get a little stuck sometimes so I'm not in a hurry to go back cause I put on some holiday weight. I'm determined to get that off right away so when I drop 10, which I know I can with my current restriction, I'll go back, but I'm thinking 2 x a year is plenty right now - as long as my fill isn't evaporating! - Ann
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