I have fallen and need to get back on

I had my lap band done on 3/8/12. I first lost 45 pounds including the pre-op diet.

I did not like my doctor after I had the surgery, He was not very nice and scolded you when you ate something you shouldn't have. Well I don't need to be treated like a little kid and the reason I went to him was because I had a weight problem in the first place, hence I needed help not to be put down and made to feel worse about myself. So I started not making my appointments and the appointments got fewer and fewer until I have not been back. I never even made it to my 1st year anniversary with going to him.

Well now for the results. I have gained back 25 of the 45lbs I lost prior, so I'm mad  with myself. The doctor that did my surgery just recently moved so I have been starting to look for a different doctor to go to, to get back on track. I guess what I'm looking for is any advice I can get from anyone that has gone through the same situation.

After surgery, we see the PA, RN and their aids.  Unless there are major problem you don't see the surgeon.  So I wouldn't have to deal with him talking down to me.  I loved the PA's and the RN, the rest of the staff changed and I don't like them.  I'm glad I have the sleeve now so I don't have to deal with them.  With my insurance, I can't go anywhere else unless I change PCP and I won't give her up.  She is great.

Hope this information is helpful:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/bariatric-regain/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/head-hunger-hang-on-it-w ill-pass/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/common-dietary-struggles-and-how-to-deal-with-them/

Hang in there, you can do this!

you REALLY need to get another Surgeon. AFTERCARE with the band is 50% of the struggle.

And your correct you don't need a Doctor that scolds you, to me he doesn't seem to understand obesity. Unfortunately some of the Surgeons that do bands did it for the $$ not because they were True Bariatic surgeons or cared about the patients dealing with obesity.

one way to find a new Surgeon is to Locate a hospital with a Bariatric program (most have them) and then ask to attend one of their support meetings and speak to others that attend this will give you a guideline to finding someone that cares.

I think you know exactly what you need to do to get back on track which is FIND A GOOD SURGEON and start over, it can be done . But I'll also say KEEP AWARE of complications that can occur with a band and your Journey will hopefully be less eventful   than most.