Well,he is right isn't he? you said yourself that you are eating things you shouldn't and need to get back on track. that is most likey why he feels like your pouch is fine,but you are misusing it...you know, user error. :)

I did not use him but would hve if there had not been an exclusion on my insurance for WLS. I have read from other patients of his that he thinks it is very important for patients to be compliant with the program, aaaand ddoesn't have a lot of patience for those who are not but I don't know that first hand.

GL,Holly

 Agree with the others.  It depends on what your insurance does or does not cover.  I have used Covenant Health System entities in the past and they have not had any problem with setting up payment plans.

 Besides Kelly, you already paid for all those visits when you paid your Program Fee so why not go to those appts.

I had the DS a year ago with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville. I'm not a revision and do not know if he does revisions. I did attend the Knoxville seminar. I can also tell you that the times I've been to the office for visits I haven't seen him any. Well, with the exception of a month out when I had complications. I saw him quite a bit then. Since I've been 'ok' though, I haven't seen him one bit. There's really no need to though. I have my bloodwork drawn every 3 mths and speak to the nutritionist and exercise girl and that's all I really need. (actually, I don't even need the nutritionist/exercise visits, I just go to them because they schedule them automatically).

Yes it is easier said than done.  haha!  But I will try and I'll have a list to bring with me the next time.  I get mouthier every year too but not with someone in authority.  :)  But I AM paying him and driving too far to be spending only 5 mins with him and getting chewed out the entire 5 mins. lol  I think he's trying to prepare me for a revision but he hasn't come out and said it.