port stretched over the years-mean doctor too

Sorry, but your can't just "FEEL" it and tell if it is OK.  Get a new Doc NOW!

You should not feel like a pig.  With all you have been through, you are doing much better than most.

 thanks, he did advocate me getting the upper gi but had no issue filling me a tiny bit 1/4 of a cc and then wait to possibly remove it and charge me tofill it again ....

 Do not go back to this quack.  Please!  You've survived too many health problems to succomb to this asshole..  You barely gained weight....how is that a PIG????????????  I'm horrified

 thanks-I appreciate everyone being supportive oddly ppl like him they all say he is gruff I saw 4 alarming cmplaints on Yelp and so fat two on here but I am shocked people don't thing they deserve bedside manner, I wonder if he is nicer to some because they are not a gimp like me(he knows I am dirt poor too) or that as heavy people we are so used to being treated unfairly by our Doctors and the world we think it is ok? I have the best Doctor primary wise and she is so gentle and well I need that I have too much anxiety with all my issues to have a Doctor be crude to mee on top of it!

 When I was unfilled last month the PA told me to either do my pre-op diet (3 protein shakes + one meal of up to 6 oz dense, lean protein and as much low carb veggies as I wanted) or do a South Beach type diet.  I lost 16 lb in 14 days on the pre-op diet....

 i will keep that in mind if I am unfilled-ty! 

BTW, in addition to San Francisco, you should also consider Marin County and East Bay when you look for a surgeon to help you.

I've never heard of Dr. Cirangle speaking so harshly to another patient and, while I believe it happened, I also think, with everything that has happended to you in the last year or so, you are quite upset and sensitive.  It might also be in your better interest to find a counselor to help you work through the crap that has happened to you and get you into a happier place. 

I hope the next year is a better one for you.

 i have a counselor and have been working with many doctors and support groups regarding my health. Dr. Cirangle in fact has many horrible reviews about his demeaner and I doubt it is due to me being overly sensitive, I used to be a Nurse and am used to asshole doctors barking at me but not when it came to my own health in a closed room nor have them take advantage of my finances. In fact even his good reviews all agree he is curt and has a low bedside manner . I do not appreciate you pointing out that I may be suffering mentally and that is why the big bad Doctor hurt my feelings,that is not the issue and this is not at all in my head(my percetion based oh his behavior and harsh manner,heavy sweating and clammy skin) when I recanted the story to anyone who cares about me and know my general disposition to not get hurt easily ;they are annoyed and urge me not to go back as well. My only issue is I may have to enter his lair again IF I have this issue. I can't afford to have the fluid removed and I still want to see if he would be kind to replace it at a discount considering I think he was motivated by money. I wish I knew of Doctors that take medicare. It is possible to look in the East Bay and Marin though I am unable to drive and my partner is only able to drive me certain days and I need of course to find a good Doctor. In general and I do not mean to be rude, never tell a person who has FMS that anything is in their head because they get enough of that from their Doctors or possibly their loved ones, however that is not my exp as I have a great Primary and well, I generally get along well with most Doctors as I was a Nurse and speak their vernacular and am always presenting facts and i save the emotions for suport groups and the shrink! I came to a support page and while I can easily see your point of view that perhaps that may not have been yours or thers direct expireince perhaps that is not true across the board. We are all entitled to compassionate care especially around our weight considering we had the horrid treatment by society while heavy. Being about 148 I am treated much better and I never thought I was invisible until I lost the weight. I was about 220 when I got the band so I was just big enough but nor as obese as my Mother who is 400 pounds and is ridiculed daily. I will not chalk it up to being sensitive(I say I am compassionate) or female issue , nope the Doctor behaved like a jerk and really made me cry. I realize you may have been attempting to sooth me but as you insinuated I look inward I ask you do the same before flippantly saying it may be because I need a shrink. Yes, I am upset and I was in tears the morning I wrote this as I had nightmares about it and yes I was writing from a place of vulnerability so please consider that. Thanks,

It wasn't my intent to hurt your feelings and I apologize if I did so.

Given the number of bariatric surgeons available, I'm confused why you use this one to begin with if his demeanor, manners and physical presence hit you wrong.  I wish I knew what doctors in your area accepted medicare specifically to be able to point you in that direction.

I personally have been going through a terrible period that sent me back to my small support group after a lapse of nearly two years and the group recently dissolved for various reasons.  I found this group to be very helpful and am an advocate of counseling and support groups.  My recommendation was intended to be helpful.

 i realize you meant no harm I was making sure you understood this was not the issue. Dr. Cirangle did not have this problem with his gruffness ever the first two times I saw him, I stated that in my first paragraph. . He was only that way after I was in the room and card already charged.