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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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JudyAnticola    2

JudyAnticola
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I think I only needed the ice when I was in the hospital, so the frozen vegetables might not be such a good idea there! I can not remember if I needed it at home but I was probably just too lazy to go down and get ice when at home, LOL. It was really helpful in the hospital right after the surgery though, I think it relieved the pain as well as the drugs (well, almost). I just remembered that my skin burned from the cutting and stretching and how great the ice made it feel, but they had to change my bed since it dripped all over, which is why I suggested a few baggies or the ice sheets from Walgreens.

We will be thinking of you Bloom, write when you feel better. I bet you will be on line with us on day 2!!!

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bloomerific    5

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YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

Judy---how long were your preop things? I've just trying to plan my day tomorrow. :lovechoc:

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china    1

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hey everybody,

no real updates my way just wanted to say hey and see how everyone is doing. i have started reading this book about lap band called weightloss surgery with the adjustable gastric band by robert sewell and linda rohrbough its a good book. but i like reading it here better. take care everyone

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china    1

china
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also does anyone know when the next support meeting is? i would like to attend one.

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bloomerific    5

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Pre-op went really well for me, but the nurse had to poke me twice with what seemed like a really big needle. My arm still hurts!!!!

What I didn't know and I just found out was that they catheterize you! I mean, I get that while you're under they would want your bladder under control--sort of. I mean, I freakin' sleep and don't pee! What makes them think I'm gonna pee on the operating table? And seriously, couldn't they take it out before I wake up?

All the RN had to explain to me was "tube in bladder" and I was done for the rest of the convo; I only half listened after that. :shades_smile:

Other than that, I go for my medical clearance on Monday, last weigh in on Wednesday, and boom...here we go!

Those of you talking about ice---what are these flat ice things y'all are talking about?

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RAINWI    4

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Bloom,They dont catherize you until your under in the operating room. At least thats when they did it to me. It didnt hurt to get out but if you dont pee by a certain time they say they will put it back in. It might sound like no big deal but I had the hardest time peeing after the surgery. I would sit in the toilet for an hr just to try to get a little tinkle out. I think that the anesthia affected my bladder so bad. I think my roomate must have thought I was crazy I had the urge to pee so bad but nothing would come out. I hope this is not the case for you. Good luck and I didnt get any ice bag I only got the ice chips to eat!

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bloomerific    5

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Ugh, just the thought of them putting that up there just grosses me out, lol! When do they take it out...I don't want to wake up with it in me!

Sorry, I think at this point I'm just finding things to freak out about.

:thumbup:

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bugsbuni70    1

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I still don't know if I'm accepted into the program it's so frustrating. I have been calling for two weeks . I'm not sure what to do.

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bloomerific    5

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bugs....do NOT give up; they are SO swamped up there it's ridiculous. Keep calling, keep calling, keep calling, is the best advice I can give you. I looked through my stuff to see if there was any numbers that I had, I've just got 859-1168 on my the Kaleida card they gave me. I have Dr. Hoffman's number but that's not gonna get you anywhere with getting your first appointment.

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RAINWI    4

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Bloom,

they take it out when your awake. Sorry. But it didnt hurt.

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LiveLoveLaugh    0

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Here are a couple more numbers in case you don't have them.

859-3196 & 859-2067 good luck getting them today on a Monday.

Don't give up calling, just hang-in there!!! Best wishes!!

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bloomerific    5

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Rain--thanks for the info. I just don't get it, I didn't have one for my tonsillectomy! I guess that's because it wasn't a major organ surgery, though. :thumbup:

LLL--hello! I'm in my "freakout" stage!!! :cry_smile:

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    • Alisa_S

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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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