So I live in a tiny town in Western NY and was wondering if anyone else on this site was from the area. I had my surgery done on December 21, 2011 and have not had my first fill yet due to a hernia. I was wondering if there is anyone that has had the surgery that lives around the Olean area. I haven't been able to find any support groups in my area. If you are from the area, I would love to email you to find out how you are doing and where you live. I would really like to get some people together so we can discuss concerns, strengths, meal ideas and anything else that pertains to having lap band surgery.

sorry I should have read that before I posted...apparently the word of the day is AREA lol

HI I'M FROM WESTERN NY..A SMALL TOWN AS WELL...I HAD MY SURGERY 12-15-11...AND HAD MY FIRST FILL ON 1-25-12...MY NEXT ONE WILL BE 2-29.........I HAD A HIATAL HERNIA AS WELL AND THEY REPAIRED IT BEFORE THE PROCEDURE..

hello im from buffalo,n.y. i had my surgery done at buffalo general hospital by dr.posner they have a support group the 3rd wednesday of every month,i had my surgery 1-31-12 so im real new to all this !!!!

I'm from western ny also having my band out in on February 27 by dr hoffman

I am from Western NY small town near Skaneateles. I was banded on Jan 19th. I think that is going to be my new birthday! lol

I had my surgery done by Dr. Pham at St Joseph's Hospital in Buffalo. I'd love to go to a support group, but Buffalo is 1 1/2 hours for me to drive which is a bit much every week. I go for my first fill next week on the 15th. I CAN'T WAIT!! It's always nice to meet people that are from your area. Other than the hernia, I haven't had too many problems so far. I've had some food get stuck, but that's because I didn't chew good enough and took to big of a bite. I'd love to hear some of your experiences you've had so far. How does you make sure you get your protein in everyday? I seem to be having some difficulty doing this. I know it's a combination of old habbits, as well as not knowing some foods that contain a lot of protein. I know the basics such as salmon, chicken, peanut butter and protein shakes...but what else? I'm sure there's a lot I'm missing that I'm aware of, it just seems like I should know more than I do and I'd love to learn as much as possible.

I just joined a local gym yesterday and today is going to be my first day working out. I plan on avoiding too many excercises that will work my stomach because I still feel my hernia, but it's getting better without surgery. It's nice to see there are people on here from the WNY area!!! You all seem to be doing really well with your weight loss process so far, much better than I am

I HAD MY SURGERY AT ST.JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AS WELL, BY DR. CAVARETTA..GREAT HOSPITAL!! WANTED TO GET THAT OUT THERE!!...I USE TO LIVE TO EAT, NOT I EAT TO LIVE.MY LIFE CHANGED THE DAY MY PRE-OP DIET BEGAN...FOOD IS NOT A CONSTANT THOUGHT FOR ME ANYMORE I EXERCISE DAILY-NOT SURE IF I GET THE RECOMMENEDED AMOUT OF Protein IN A DAY EITHER..BUT FEEL GREAT!! I HAVE ALSO HAD SOME "STUCK" EPISODES IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS, AND THEY DEF. WERE NOT FUN!!..I AVOID THAT NOW..

I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 30 PDS SINCE SURGERY..WELL 15 POST OP AND 15 PRE OP....IT DID START OUT SLOW..AND WAS WONDERING WHY SOME WERE LOSING SOO MUCH SO FAST..I'M ONE OF THE LOW BMI SURGERIES,SO FIGURED WON'T LOSE AS FAST..BUT AM HAPPY WITH WHAT I HAVE DONE SO FAR...INCHES ARE DROPPING OFF THOUGH..= )...........I KNOW THERE IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR US...BUT ITS 1 HR AWAY FOR ME TOO..IM GLAD TO BE TALKING TO OTHER'S THAT LIVE CLOSER...THANKS FOR POSTING AND ASKING IF ANY OF US ARE OUT THERE FROM WESTERN NEW YORK!