HI I am from south of buffalo and i am new to this site as well as I am just strating my journey by continuing my research on what is best for me- and finding a good doctor- if anyone is from the area and can give me some suggestions that would be great- thanks and nice to meet you all

I was just wondering, I thought the lap band could stay in place forever(if no complications), but I read some where today that it can only stay in place 10 years. Is this true. Actually this has no barring on me getting it done, but its nice to know

I am also a patient at Buffalo Generals weight loss clinic ,I was banded on November 19.So far all is well with my progress. They require a South Beach diet regiment before surgery. I lost 27 pounds on that even before the surgery,then lost 13 in the few weeks following the surgery ,now I have just had my second fill and beginning to see some more weight loss. My doctor is Forbes.

I too am a patient at the Buffalo General weight loss clinic,I was banded on November 19 .They require a pre surgery diet they want you to follow the south beach pinciples. I lost 27 pounds even before the surgery . In the few weeks following the surgery I lost another 13 pounds. I just received my second fill a week ago and beginning to see more results.Dr. Forbes is my doctor she is very nice.

No way... I was told by Dr. Hoffman this is forever....... The newer lap bands have come far beyond the older bands per say and we should be able to keep them forever so we can keep this fat off forever and ever.

Did you have a good weekend??? How do like this coooooold snap???

Oh heavens to Betsy it is cold!!!! I about froze my size 26 booty off yesterday taking my dogs outside.

Okay, South Beach diet - I actually did that plan for a long time and lost a ton of weight. Course, then my (now) ex cheated on me and I started eating everything that wasn't nailed to the floor.....

I have a puppy so I am taking him outside every hour, and freezing.

OMG. I'm freezing to death!!! Plus I have cramps today so I'm especially miserable and I have to go out in the cold to go pick up one of my co-workers! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is good to know. I thought the band was good forever. Then I read a website that said 10 yrs. I figured who better to ask but someone who has a band. thank you for the info

Dr. Aaron Hoffman at Buffalo General Hospital (716) 859-4024 BEST doctor ever!!

Dr. Hoffman is wonderful.:biggrin2:

anyone else in buffalo or near by-

I have done so much research - I am so confused still- where to start where to go what dr- what procedure-

help

Hi Everyone,

It's me luckyclover4u(Kat for short] lol. I have a few questions. First i have a hital hernia will i be able to get the band??? Second if i need to lose only 70 to 80 lbs will they do it still???? Last but not least does BCBS of WNY cover it??? I really found hope reading all your messages. I know that 70 to 80 lbs don't seem like alot to some but it seems a live time to me, i have some health problems because of my weight. Ive had two back surgerys one major. My weight is not helping that out either. I told my parents about it and my mother flew off the handle. She said i guess some people just like to have surgeries. Yes i have had a few surgeries, but not because i wanted them. Iam 5'3 and just want to be healthy. I don't think i'll get support from my parents. My husband is behind me though. Iam the heaviest one in my family. Well thanks for listening. Congrads to all who have lost weight. Have a great Christmas and a healthy happy New Year. Kat

I don't know much about hernias... but it seems from the posts on this site that many have had them fixed at the same time as this surgery. So I don't think it will be an issue.

BCBS of WNY approved me first try. But I have an Erie, PA doctor who made me do the 6 months surpervised diet prior to submitting. I don't know if this is part of what made them approve so quickly or not???? I also only had 80lbs to lose, so that won't be an issue either.

I say, go ahead and get your ball rolling. you sound like a good candidate to me!!!!

Good luck!

Hi Mrs. Krzyz,

Thanks for helping me with some of my questions. Iam going to call Dr. Hoffmans tomorrow and get the ball rolling. It will probley take awhile for everything to get moving. So he puts u on a diet before surgery????? Iam nervous about this but i need to do this to get my health back. Also to feel good about myself again. Thanks to everyone all your info is very helpful.:biggrin:

Take care everyone and god bless Kat

hi my name is china i was band 12-15-08. it took me 3 months to get it done. for those of you having to go on the diet and r worried dont be coming from some one that didn't do it before you will be alright. i lost the 43lbs doing sb and liquid diet the last 4 days b4 surgery. i learned i can diet and i learned i like working out. who knew. time will go quickly its so worth it. coming from a person that started out at 432lbs i lost 8lbs before i started the program you can do it. coming here and reading and talking with others really helped to.