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

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By loraine, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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BigGurlX    0

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OMG, i went in for a fill and walked out with a surgery date....im terrified. doc Hoff says the band and me are just not working anymore and he wants me to have gastric bypass, i said no cause im scared so he wants to do the sleeve..val, please tell me everything you can if u want go to my e=mail vslawich@gmail.com or fb message. anyone else please chime in, i need opinions here......

HAPPY HOLLOWEEN :thumbdown::) ! Vickie, See what happens when you go in for a fill.. ya come out with a Surgery date! lol. Dang! I don't like the thought of the bypass but I think the Sleeve is the way to go if the band is'nt working any longer for you.

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BigGurlX    0

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Hi everyone

I was in a car accident last week, I'm going back to dr on Thurs and they need to put me in some kind of pt, My neck is so stiff I can't stand up straight and that scares me, I don't want that hump on my back, but it hurts to stand tall, so they have to fix.. oh and for my right ribs too.

you can get the weight off, I have tons of faith in you

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That is me and my dd last night, she makes me feel so short, but thought i would share that.

Hope all is well for all of you, I'm in school 4 nights a week and working full time so not on the computer that much - just wanted to pop in, miss ya'll

Jenn, I hope you be ok, just take it easy.

You look great in your pic!

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BigGurlX    0

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Im back! No more pregnancy excuses. I need to lose some weight! So I need to lose about 35lbs to get back to where I was last year at this time ughh!! Ive been trying but its just not coming off. On Sept 7th I went in and got a fill of .25 and it really hasnt done much.

Has anyone just called and gone in for a fill? I always wait for my appt but this time its not until the end of November.

Hers a picture of my little cutie...worth every pound

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Hey Rain. Your little man is sooo cute! Look at those cute little red eyes! ;-)

You'll knock those 35lbs off in no time.

Kiss Buddy for me!

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vicki s    146

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hey gurl, give me a hollar...

val, i went to the site and got on the forum. from band to sleeve and everyone seems so much happier. ill call u later..

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val    7

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it seems to be....i still cant eat dense Proteins, but dr. hoff doesnt seem to be concerned. he told me basically no chance of a leak anymore and he told me if i lose 20 more lbs i can start thinking of plastic surgery and i could have a flat belly next summer. now that would be a nice birthday present

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RAINWI    4

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Here's an update on my 1cc fill. So far I have only gained weight since my appt Tuesday. Why is it junk food goes down so easy?? Also I keep forgetting not to eat first thing in the morning b/c I get stuck so easy than have to bring it up. Ughh. Also the people at my work will not stop bringing in junk cake,cookies, donuts. There killing me I have no willpower!

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vicki s    146

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yes val i cant imagine a flat belly, good for u! i cant wait to hear from u i have so many questions before my surgery in 2 1/2 weeks, I have no idea what to expect. I hope u tell me it is easier than the band and you dont feel hungry all the time and you dont want junk food LOL......

Rain, i hear your pain, holloween is coming up and i wont let him buy any candy till the day of...grrrrrrrrrrrrr.....and u r sooo right about junk food going down so much easier, its true....:biggrin:

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BigGurlX    0

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Hey gang,

I can't believe one of my tonsil has a long split:eek:! I google it and I think I tonsilitis *groan*. It's crazy cause it doesnt really hurt but I was very warm and nausiated last night :) Oh well today is a good day today and I do feel much better than yesterday.

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BigGurlX    0

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it seems to be....i still cant eat dense Proteins, but dr. hoff doesnt seem to be concerned. he told me basically no chance of a leak anymore and he told me if i lose 20 more lbs i can start thinking of plastic surgery and i could have a flat belly next summer. now that would be a nice birthday present

Are you going to do the plastics? It'll be really cool to have a nice flat tummy.:)

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BigGurlX    0

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Here's an update on my 1cc fill. So far I have only gained weight since my appt Tuesday. Why is it junk food goes down so easy?? Also I keep forgetting not to eat first thing in the morning b/c I get stuck so easy than have to bring it up. Ughh. Also the people at my work will not stop bringing in junk cake,cookies, donuts. There killing me I have no willpower!

The good foods are always the easiest to go down:lurk5::tt1::D:cake::):hand:

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vicki s    146

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Hey gang,

I can't believe one of my tonsil has a long split:eek:! I google it and I think I tonsilitis *groan*. It's crazy cause it doesnt really hurt but I was very warm and nausiated last night :D Oh well today is a good day today and I do feel much better than yesterday.

Oh bg i hope u feel better soon. i had my tonsils out when i was about 7 yrs old, but i still remember the pain i had when they were infected..:)

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BigGurlX    0

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Oh bg i hope u feel better soon. i had my tonsils out when i was about 7 yrs old, but i still remember the pain i had when they were infected..:)

yeah its crazy though.. i'm not in pain, just a mild sore throat right now. I did make an appt with an ENT but its not until nov 15th so either my tonsil will heal up on its own or fall off lol.

Are you feeling any better about your upcoming revision and are you going to the wed meeting?

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vicki s    146

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yeah its crazy though.. i'm not in pain, just a mild sore throat right now. I did make an appt with an ENT but its not until nov 15th so either my tonsil will heal up on its own or fall off lol.

Are you feeling any better about your upcoming revision and are you going to the wed meeting?

I am going to the meeting and I dont think i will ever not be nervous about the surg. I just realized that Lynn told me the surg was 3 weeks from last mon. and this morn i see its three weeks from tomorrow, so that gives me an extra week to fret....lol :)

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I am going to the meeting and I dont think i will ever not be nervous about the surg. I just realized that Lynn told me the surg was 3 weeks from last mon. and this morn i see its three weeks from tomorrow, so that gives me an extra week to fret....lol :puke:

Ok, i'll prolly go to. I think it starts at 5:30??

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vicki s    146

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Ok, i'll prolly go to. I think it starts at 5:30??

ok, good, and where is it held again? Is anyone else going?

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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