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

loraine

By loraine, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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Maggie225    0

Maggie225
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wow, that just seems crazy - like I said ins required pysc eval but they sent me to someone on plan so I only had co-pay and no huge questions.

OH... love your avatar.. I just got a new tattoo of a moon and trailing stars but really like that

I absolutely love moons and stars.

I've been thinking about getting another tattoo but I fugured I would let that be my reward after I lose some weight:smile2:

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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Oh, thanx for the tip Jenn, I've been useing heavy whipped cream...lol and dont forget the slivered almonds for protien and fiber...:smile2:

Right back at ya... that sounds good too

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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Lets see if I can get this to work, this was brand new, I want to have the outlines re-done I think because they don't stand out that much since the scabs came off

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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ok lets see if this works, I blew it up

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val    7

val
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just barely...i def need a fill

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BigGurlX    0

BigGurlX
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I absolutely love moons and stars.

Ahhh thats what that is (avatar).. I thought it was a Dolphin ... I really need some sleep haha:rolleyes2:

Edited by BigGurlX

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BigGurlX    0

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ok lets see if this works, I blew it up[ATTACH]17546[/ATTACH]

Very nice Jenn.. the colors show up very nicely

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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thank you

it is not as dark anymore - i might have the outline re-done in another darker color, not sure yet

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Maggie225    0

Maggie225
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ok lets see if this works, I blew it up[ATTACH]17546[/ATTACH]

I LOVE your tattoo Jenn :smile2: Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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Thanks

I have a few more, I seem to get one every year... or add to one I have, next one I am adding more to my foot to finish it off

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vicki's band    0

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Wow! I was surprised to find a thread on here just for Buffalonians! I'm in Kenmore and I just started the process. I have Independent Health and I have filled out the application and had my Dr. recommendation for medical neccessity sent over the Synergy in Williamsville. One of my fiance's friends was banded through that office, but I wish I had known about Dr. Hoffman! Either way, I am ready to get started. I have to admit though, I am very nervous about the surgery. I have never had surgery and there is just something very daunting about going to sleep, afraid that I will not wake up again.

So, do I have this process right? I filled out the application, sent my Dr. recomendation in, have my psych apt on 9/9/09 (at 9AM, wierd) and then I just wait for the surgeon to schedule a consulation and then they will submit to insurance? I called the insurance company to get the guidelines and they actually said this is becoming more and more common so they have seen shorter approvals. I even saw a comercial for it on TV!!! Do I have this procedure right? Any other advice other than to keep making phone calls to check progress?

Any advice would be appreciated!! Oh, and how do I find out when the seminars are available. Is it monthly, couple times a month, once every 2 months? I need to get started!!!

So happy to find a local support group!! :sneaky:

WELCOME NESSA. GREAT TO HAVE A NEW MEMBER!!!:sad:

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RAINWI    4

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I saw a brand new # on the scale this a.m. I had to step on twice I was so confused. I hope it keeps up.

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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LOL Rain

I hit 188 the other day, I thought I was dreaming... I almost cried. Last night I looked at my before pic and that wasn't even my heaviest... I really grossed myself out

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vicki's band    0

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I saw a brand new # on the scale this a.m. I had to step on twice I was so confused. I hope it keeps up.

I keep bouncing between 208 & 209 :thumbup:... I just want to be one something.........:thumbup:

PS. keep up the good job girls,,I am so jelous. did i spell that right?

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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Vicki

I swear I was 203-205 for 6 months. Now I'm stuck at 188 -190 but i'm in onderland so i'm happy. It will go down this week, TOM just visitd

You guys have any great plans for today?

I am marinating chicken and going to throw it on the grill... I have mastered it so I can actually choke it down. That is it, other than getting ready for school.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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