I am from Buffalo NY.. I was wondering if any of you sleevers out there are from Buffalo as well.. If so, let me know, as l am looking for someone who may be interested in being my workout buddy, or even just somebody local to chat with that l can experience this journey with!!!

Hello fellow Buffalonian! I am still pre-op but am interested in connecting with someone in WNY. What's your story?

hi buffalo sleever, i too live in buffalo. im not sleeved yet. im a bander right now but will be having surgery aug.23rd how are you guys.

Hello all! Am also from the B-Lo... Having my surgery on September 13.

I am doing well. I do not have a surgery date yet, I hoping to schedule with Dr. Caruanna in the middle of October. Who is doing your surgery guys?

Hi guys! I, was sleeved 7/30 by Dr. Hoffman! Doing well and and down 28lbs, as of a week ago. That's total pre & post op.

Hey there! I am from Jamestown but am having surgery on the 6th (originally scheduled for Aug 24th) with Dr. Butsch at Buff. General. it is a bit of a distance to be workout buddies but I hope we can chat and support each other while we are on this journey.

Hi, I'm from Buffalo also. I'm scheduled for surgery on Aug 23rd with Dr Pham!

SweetQui, Dr Pham is doing my surgery too! He is great.. BDiddy did u have your surgery yet?

Yes hun.. I had my surgery on July 17th... Dr. Posner did it, and l feel absolutely anazing.. I am down 36 lbs in 4 weeks now.. I can be a great support person for you, just ask... It is good to have local peeps to talk to

That is great!! So excited for you.. I'm less than a month til my surgery. Any pre-op advice?

Here's some pre-op advice:

Have a few comfy sundresses/etc postop. Do have camis, sports bra to wear due to the placement of your incisions. Get some really small (1oz, 2-3oz, 4oz) food containers, it will help cut down on wasted food. Start looking for pureed/mushy recipes now. Get samples of protein powders, etc. Now! Don't purchase large amounts of anything right now. Do have the fluid items ready once you come home. Your fluids will be the most important thing when you get home. I had a cooler in my room to keep a variety of beverages cold. Remember, your taste buds can change on you post op, don't be surprised. Have some Crystal Light/Mio for your water, just in case plain water isn't agreeing with you. Fluids, fluids, and more fluids!!! Above all, don't compare your recovery to anyone else's! The first few days/week might be rough or could be smooth sailing! If you have any questions, come here and ask. No question is silly or stupid, and has probably been asked and answered! Do a search!!! That's all I can think of for now. Pre-oper's you'll do fine! Any questions, you've got a big community here of support.

Here's some pre-op advice:

Have a few comfy sundresses/etc postop. Do have camis' date=' sports bra to wear due to the placement of your incisions. Get some really small (1oz, 2-3oz, 4oz) food containers, it will help cut down on wasted food. Start looking for pureed/mushy recipes now. Get samples of Protein powders, etc. Now! Don't purchase large amounts of anything right now. Do have the Fluid items ready once you come home. Your fluids will be the most important thing when you get home. I had a cooler in my room to keep a variety of beverages cold. Remember, your taste buds can change on you post op, don't be surprised. Have some Crystal Light/Mio for your Water, just in case plain water isn't agreeing with you. Fluids, fluids, and more fluids!!! Above all, don't compare your recovery to anyone else's! The first few days/week might be rough or could be smooth sailing! If you have any questions, come here and ask. No question is silly or stupid, and has probably been asked and answered! Do a search!!! That's all I can think of for now. Pre-oper's you'll do fine! Any questions, you've got a big community here of support.[/quote']

Very well said chili

so nice to meet u all. my dr is hoffman and @ sweetqui we have the same date. i'll b at buffalo general what about every1 els. and that was a great list. any suggestins on where i can get tiny cups or containers. and for those of u that have already had it how long did u wait to drive if u did.

U can get the 1 oz plastic med cups from any pharmacy. The hospital will also give u a few to bring home. As for small food containers, I got mine at the supermarket. Dr. Hoffman doesn't want you driving for 10 days. Oh yeah, no red jello or crystal light/drink mix!

ok thanks lol @ chillihot59