Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)

[RAINWI 4]

Eileen,

I agree I think that eating and being overweight is a self esteem issue. Its also a vicious cylce that leads to more eating and lower self esteem. Thats why I like to think that my stomach wasnt broken but my brain is whats broken. Fixed the stomach but still working on the brain.

[vicki's band 0]

Vicky, hope all is well.. I now have 5cc and I really don't feel much restriction. I go to the clinic on July 1st and hoping they give me another fill. Maybe that 5.5cc would be the magic number for me too. I really don't want to go thru what you and Rain did with being too full but somethings gotta give.. I am not loosing and really getting discouraged.

You really missed a good meeting last night.. Maybe see you at the next one.

shar

Yea shar, I do think maybe a 1/2 cc more would do the trick, I will try and make the next meeting, its so nice to meet people you talk to online and put a face to the name.

It sounds like it was a great meeting.. I too am discouraged, especially since I gained 14 pounds! all we can do is plug along and do out best. we will get there someday and hey its better than getting bigger as we might all have done without the band. :sad:

[joannes 0]

hi everyone, i have had a lot going on- my surg is june 29, i cant wait, insurance is approved, everything is all set just have to go on the 29. anyway, can anyone tell me how much weight did you lose the first month following the surg?? just curious if that is also 1-2 lbs per week or if your body kicks in right away with the cut back??? thanks

[NBflo Girl 2]

Joannes, Everyone is different.. You should really try to come to the support meetings and you would really be surprised. Some people loose most in the first 2 months, some loose more slowly, and some don't loose much at all untill they get their first fill. The meetings are the 3rd wednesday of the month at 6pm.. Its fun and everypone is very nice. shar

[joannes 0]

nblo girl, thanks for the insight, i am going to try to make the meeting this month. you know something is going on with the kids or hubby and never have time. but i am learning to make the time for me. that is what part of my problem is, not enough time for ME.

[bugsbuni70 1]

Dr Hoffman wants me on Cpap machine is there a way to rent one instead of buying one?

[RAINWI 4]

My cpap machine was 40.00 a month after insurance and I returned it after surgery. I dont think I had sleep apnea so I didnt need it.

[luckyclover4u 0]

Hi Everyone,

It's me luckyclover is't been along time since i been here. Been waiting to hear from the Dr. office since Feb. when i sent my papers in. Well i went to the seminar on Thurs. the 18. I tought it was very informative. Even my husband that it was good. They said that they were going to start calling people on Friday. No phone call yet but its only sunday. I sent in all my info from my pcp and all my other specialist. Now what do i expect. What happens next? There were about fifity people or more at the seminar. If anyone was their that night just let me know and i'll introduce myself. Well sorry it's been so long. Oh yeah no one ever said how hot Dr. Posner was:tt1: LOL:lol: Well talk to ya all soon take care everyone and great job to all of you.

Your Friend

Lucky (Kathy)

[NBflo Girl 2]

Hi Everyone,

. Oh yeah no one ever said how hot Dr. Posner was:tt1: LOL:lol: Well talk to ya all soon take care everyone and great job to all of you.

Your Friend

Lucky (Kathy)

Kathy,yeah he is hot and so is Dr. Hoffman.. They are both good doc's.. I don't know if anyone told you before but be sure you copy any information you give them because sometimes the info is stollen by the BGH Clinic Fairy !! And then its a real pain in the BUTT to duplicate if you need to.

Good Luck.. it seems that time will go by quickly once you get your clinic visit which is the phone call you are waiting for.. If you don't get a call by the end of next week, I would call them !! Then they will put you on the south beach diet and you need to loose 5% of your total weight in order for them to schedule surgery after the insurance approval..

good Luck-- try to come to the support group meeting on July 15th 6pm at BGH.. Its also very informative.

shar

[val 7]

kathy,

when they call you it is to set up the 3hr appt where u meet the nurse practiotioner, dietician and physical therapist and then u are on ur way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lindatatu 0]

Dr Hoffman wants me on Cpap machine is there a way to rent one instead of buying one?

Bugs, Dr. H does not have the expertise or authority to say you need to be on a CPap. You should have a sleep study to determine if you need one or not. Perhaps he suspects you need one (my gyne thought I needed one) but you still need the overnight study.

[akirrastar710 0]

WOW!!! things are busy here in the ol blog spot!! its been a while since i've posted. i am sooo glad to see everyone still pluggin along. i'm doing well total loss so far 57 lbs. my next visit with dr h is on june 30th. i still have no fill. ive been to see him twice, he said since i'm doing so well 2-3 lbs a week, he didnt wanna mess with success, i still feel like i can eat way too much. i went out to eat with friends, i ordered a salad with grilled chicken eggs, some cheese, light dressing/almost no dressing. and i ate the entire thing. in about 1/2 hour, then by the time i got home i wanted to eat again i dont drink with meals. i decided to have a bowl of special k. i hope i get something. my goal is to be down by 100 lbs before the year is up. i want to be at my ultimate goal by my bandiverdsary.

[akirrastar710 0]

Dr Hoffman wants me on Cpap machine is there a way to rent one instead of buying one?

hey there bugs, i have independant health, they require no co pay, but you need to use the machine it comes with a card that you have to send in every month or you will have to pay to rent the machine. like 200 a month. yipes

[lindatatu 0]

I also have Independent Health and I had to pay about $500 for my machine. In fact I am due for a new one in December and they already told me my out of pocket expense will be about $500.

[BetsyLynne 0]

So i am a little over a month post op. i had to stop weighing myself as i was getting a little obsessed about it. i can eat chicken and fish just fine so im eating alot of that. but im finding this week that i am getting hungrier sooner then at first. i dont go back until the 28th of july.