not in the plan - 2 years post op

Good for you-one good choice after another-that's what it takes.

Sarah, is going another route an option for you? Sometimes you can only have so much patience ... I'd consider other options. Not saying you can't do this -- just saying if it were me, I'd consider other ways to solve this.

Food for thought.

This is exactly my greatest fear. I am self pay and I have already tried every diet out there or else I wouldnt be getting banded. I know this isnt a magical fix all and I will have to do some work myself and make the correct choices....but another "diet"? We all know diets dont work and I am TERRIFIED of getting banded...then having to spend the rest of my life dieting anyway, and failing.  

I SO hope you get this worked out. Please let us know how you are doing. Any thoughts that this may be 'doctor error'? could you consider a second opinion?