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Hi Again,:tongue2:

Thanks Mrs.T and NBflogirl and also daniellabee. I can get copies from my alligerst, intestinal doc, Thyroid doc. all from my pcp cool.:) When do they weight u in???? Is it on your first app., after the seminar????? Where did everyone go for there physic. eval.????? Hey daniellabee were in south buffalo do you live??? I grew up off Seneca St. by St. Teresas. I now live out by Arcade. Well Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's to a better year.:cursing:

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Hi Everyone I had to call for a rescheduling for my consult and I haven't heard anything. Should I call again ?

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HEY all I'm glad to see everyone made it through the holidays in one piece!! I went to my 3 hour consult this past week and i'm on phase one of the south beach. Its not soo bad at least not as bad as I thought. being that i was on vacation and its back to work monday morning i can use a little advise as to what to eat in the morning that is quick. I know i can alwys have a snack at work once i get it. but i was never a breakfast eater and i usually skipped. but i want to do this right soooo, if anyone has any suggestions i would totally appreciate it. thanks again and HAPPY 2009!!!!

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akirrastar, sorry it seems like so long ago I was on phase 1 but I guess just eggs or maybe an omelet with veggies and cheese in it. Get used to it is cause you always eat Protein first once you are banded.

Luckyclover4u, I live on Seneca up the street from St. Teresas in the former South Presbyterian Church. To bad you still dont live on Seneca Street.

Hey everyone else.....there is a lapband conference at the LaGuardia Airport Marriott March 21st. If you are interested, early bird registration saves $50 but you must register by January 19th. I am registerred and looking forward to going.

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hey stranger long time no post glad to hear you finally had your appointment your almost there.:tt2: we being i just got dont doing south beach i will tell you what i eat. being i to am not a Breakfast person i always did some thing lite.

a shake or thin deli meat 1slice rolled up with fat free cheese or an egg strambled with cheese and a slice of canadian bacon. or a slimfast. or yogurt mixed with Peanut Butter. these are the things i did on mine and it worked for me. let me know how it goes.

HEY all I'm glad to see everyone made it through the holidays in one piece!! I went to my 3 hour consult this past week and i'm on phase one of the south beach. Its not soo bad at least not as bad as I thought. being that i was on vacation and its back to work monday morning i can use a little advise as to what to eat in the morning that is quick. I know i can alwys have a snack at work once i get it. but i was never a breakfast eater and i usually skipped. but i want to do this right soooo, if anyone has any suggestions i would totally appreciate it. thanks again and HAPPY 2009!!!!

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hey Ladies, anyone still interested in a clothing exchange. I have a bunch of different sizes if anyone is interested.

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Hi Rain, me too. I was just going to bring a few pieces to the support meeting and see if anyone wanted them. Nice photo. Is that different or haven't we seen you in a while? LOL.

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HEY all I'm glad to see everyone made it through the holidays in one piece!! I went to my 3 hour consult this past week and i'm on phase one of the south beach. Its not soo bad at least not as bad as I thought. being that i was on vacation and its back to work monday morning i can use a little advise as to what to eat in the morning that is quick. I know i can alwys have a snack at work once i get it. but i was never a breakfast eater and i usually skipped. but i want to do this right soooo, if anyone has any suggestions i would totally appreciate it. thanks again and HAPPY 2009!!!!

I found it was really easy to make a couple scrambled eggs with cheese on them. I always said I never had time for breakfast but i found it literally dsnt take more than 2-3 minutes. Sometimes I would chop up some green/red peppers ahead of time & saved them in the fridge & then just took a little as needed. That helped to save time in the morning. Or I liked to take 1-2 slices of l/fat deli meat (no bread) & just put a little bit of mayo, a piece of romaine lettuce & slice of red pepper & roll it up. Those were pretty good & easy to eat on the go. At the very least maybe grab a handful of unsalted nuts. I always tried to have a piece of part skim string cheese on hand. It helped to fill me up a little when I would be dying to grab something quick & easy from the dreaded vending machine at work...hope this helps a little.

Danielle

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i also have clothes in different sizes

val

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I got my 3 hr consult. scheduled for Jan 20 at 10:00am. Does anyone else have to go then?

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I called to change my next appointment because they called me and told me that Dr. Hoffman wouldn't be in tomorrow, etc. so I thought that meant no appointment! Well, that just meant I'd be with Laurie...but I'd made other plans tomorrow! SO I couldn't get an appointment until February 3rd!!!! Can't believe it! Anyway, Malissa did say that The Hoff may start having Wednesday appointments to deal with the overload, so who knows I might get in more quickly if he gets the approval for Wednesdays. Are they hiring another doc or what? Poor Hoff and Posner must be DYING!

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I am going to the seminar today. I have been waiting along time and am super excited :thumbs_up: I have heard nothing but wonderful things about Dr Hoffman. But My PCP knows Dr Posner and wants me to see him. How is Dr Posner?

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ill be there linda but have to leave by 930 am

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BetsyLynne; both docs are great---this thread just happened to start as a Hoffman lovefest. :cool: :regular_smile: But Posner is just as qualified, etc. but Hoffman does lap bands exclusively. Dr. Posner also does gastric bypass.

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