Had my LAP BAND done on 11-26-2007 in Buffalo, NY at Buffalo General Hospital by Dr. Aaron Hoffman. I've have had no problems what-so-ever and the support from Dr. Hoffman has been FANTASTIC. He is the BEST doctor ever! I would recommend anybody from the Buffalo, Rochester, NY area to have Dr. Hoffman perform the BAND! GREAT DOC!:eek:

The support group meeting is Wednesday at 6pm

Does anyone chew gum? I know we are not suppossed to but I have some sliminess and would like to refresh my mouth.

I went for my consult this morning . I have to have bloodwork and sleep study.The NP mention going to a Kaledia lab place . Where should I go for the bloodwork? I hope to meet some of you. I also have to start phase 2 of the South Beach diet.

do they make everyone do a sleep study? My fiancee says theonly time i snore is when im stuffy like with my allergies and about 5 years ago my doctor had me do an over night oximitry test, measureing the o2 sat in my blood and he said it never dropped below 98%. just curious

Does anyone chew gum? I know we are not suppossed to but I have some sliminess and would like to refresh my mouth.

Linda, what happens if you swallow it by mistake ?? It would probably be alright if you chew just for the flavor and spit it out after a couple of minutes but maybe some altoids would be better. I would hate to think if it getting stuck since you really can't digest it, could you ??

shar

Bugs, you can go anywhere for bloodwork. They suggest Kalieda because it is easier for them to get the blood work. I had mine done at Quest Labs.

Betsy, maybe if you give the doctor the results of your oximetry study that will be enough. Take it to you first appointment or even ask at the support meeting. I think the sleep study tests are annoying!

Thanks I'll go to Quest for the bloodwork.

Does anyone chew gum? I know we are not suppossed to but I have some sliminess and would like to refresh my mouth.

Hi Linda,

I'm a gum chewer too and have to be very careful not to swallow it....one of the nurses said that gum will not digest. If it does'nt get passed the band, the surgeon would have to go in and get it.

do they make everyone do a sleep study? My fiancee says theonly time i snore is when im stuffy like with my allergies and about 5 years ago my doctor had me do an over night oximitry test, measureing the o2 sat in my blood and he said it never dropped below 98%. just curious

hey all sorry i haven't posted in a while but i started school andit sux, i have no time anymore, but thats besides the point. I just had my sleep study done last night, it wasn't too bad. Betsy i think they only make you take the sleep study if you dont feel refreshed in the morning. if you find yourself tired throughout the day. like sleepy. i do. but thats when they usually ask you to get one done.

The nurse told me that because I have large neck I have to do sleep study. How far ahead should I do my bloodwork?

Im trying to get all my results together. My biggest issue is my doctor has started his own practice so he doesnt have my complete records anymore and in order to get them i haveto go into the old office, so i may need to take a few hours off work. I cant wait for my first appointment. I wish i could have made the meeting tonight but i had to work until 6 im switiching my schedule a bit so i can start going to them

Hi Everyone,

Thanks Danielle for the info. Can you tell me Dr.Ron Lelite phone number? I probely won't get into my surgery date till after summer. I was hopeing before, but still waiting for the doctor to give me my info so i can send in my applacation. So depressing.:thumbup: If you don't snore but sitll feel tired all the next day do u still have to go for a sleep study. My husband tells me when he comes to bed, some times iam proped up on my elbow and he thinks iam awake and iam not, also i have woke up with my face down towards the pillow on my elbows with my head in my hands. Wired i know:rolleyes: I guess iam just a restlless sleeper. lol Take Care everyone and keep up the good work. Kathy aka Lucky

Hi all... It was a good meeting last night. It gave me a feeling that I am not alone on this goal of mine and it also gave me hope that I will someday achieve it.

China, could you tell me the website again that you use for the daily calorie counter ? I forgot it.

thanks,

shar

www.dailyplate.com

Hi all... It was a good meeting last night. It gave me a feeling that I am not alone on this goal of mine and it also gave me hope that I will someday achieve it.

China, could you tell me the website again that you use for the daily calorie counter ? I forgot it.

thanks,

shar

Linda, what happens if you swallow it by mistake ?? It would probably be alright if you chew just for the flavor and spit it out after a couple of minutes but maybe some altoids would be better. I would hate to think if it getting stuck since you really can't digest it, could you ??

shar

Linda, I am a gum chewer and I asked Dr. H about it and he said "they have wierd rules here" and said chew gum if you want to chew gum. so I have been since 6 weeks after surg. The gum is so small, i cant imagine it getting stuck unless your super tight anyway, cause i can swallow stuff larger than a little piece of gum.

Also, you don't have to be a snorer to have apnea and you can snore and not have apnea. so the only true way to tell is a sleep study test..