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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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BigGurlX    0

BigGurlX
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I am going to talk to Posner on the 29th about the stats.. I think Barb is also a good one to talk to.. I wish I was going to the meeting next week... then I guess there isn't one in december so we wait til january ... I think I remember you at the last one.. you were sitting next to BGX ? Blond ? well, have a good week.. I won't post until the 22nd.. I wil let you know about the cruise.... I am going to eat lots of seafood if I can... hopefully I won't gain.. I think Posner will be PO'd if I do so I will be good.. see ya..shar

Yup, that was Vicki, the BLOND one :(

Shar, have a fun cruise!

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vicki s    146

vicki s
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Yup, that was Vicki, the BLOND one :(

Shar, have a fun cruise!

Geeez BG, you got me hoppin' from site to site...whew, im tired......LOL:lol:

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JudyAnticola    2

JudyAnticola
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My drain is no longer filling up, but the Fluid is draining out of the whole where the drain goes in. Is this ok? I guess as long as it is draining, but it is kind of messy this way.

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BigGurlX    0

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I just did the sleeve. Had the band two years ago but was choking a lot. Had the sleeve Monday, and am full of energy today!!

Hey Judy,

I have'nt seen you here in a long time. Congrats on your Sleeve:thumbup:

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BigGurlX    0

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My drain is no longer filling up, but the Fluid is draining out of the whole where the drain goes in. Is this ok? I guess as long as it is draining, but it is kind of messy this way.

Eeeewwww that sounds messy. I hope it's alright, you should probably call and ask to make sure its draining ok.

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vicki s    146

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OMG Judy, Where the heck have you been for 2 years, it is totally normal that the Fluid leaks out thats why you gotta keep it covered and change the dressing everyday..welcome back, long time no hear.....i remember choking down some Soup with you at altons when we were newbie sleevers LOL....congrats to you and your new sleeve.....:(

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val    7

val
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not sure i can do wed ...depending on the time

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RAINWI    4

RAINWI
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I cant believe I missed all this chatter. Im thinking about the sleeve too. Will he just let me switch or what?

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vicki s    146

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I cant believe I missed all this chatter. Im thinking about the sleeve too. Will he just let me switch or what?

Hey Rain, i was wondering why you havent been around, I don't see why not, as long as your insurance will cover, when is your next appt.? tell him your interested and i'm sure he will do all he can to get you started...

the baby is soooooo cute and getting soooo big....he does look like you now that he is getting a little bigger i can see it. How are you doing? Keep in touch with us here, take care. vicki :)

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BigGurlX    0

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Hey Val,

I'm curious to know how much you usually eat at Breakfast, lunch and dinner? What does a plate usually look like for you. Do you find you need to snack in the middle of the day to get your calories in? What foods give you a hard time digesting?

Thanks:smile2:

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val    7

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rain,

you just cant switch. the insurance companies are starting to approve it if you are experiencing a prob with the band

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      1. LeighaTR

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