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:

I have Independent health also. My machine was like 40.00 I think to rent. As soon as the surgery was over I returned it. I really didnt have sleep apnea. They told me if it was a 5 or above you had it. My # was a 5.3 so I think it was a crock of s***. But you may really have it. I just wanted the machine so I had it for surgery. I never used it in the hospital they didnt really care.

Rain

Thanxs rain, I really dont know what to think about the sleep apnea. I guess the fact that the mask was sooo huge it made me uncomfortable and resistant to want to wear it. but it something thats required before surgery. its funny you said you returned it, cause thats what they told me not to do. it is something i might normally do though. :thumbup: Also what is the best kinde of protien shake out there. i kinda wanted to get a head start and start buying some.

I went to the Sleep Center and he did turn down my pressure and I am going to take another machine home for a week to be retitrated. I took my machine to the hospital and used it to sleep cause I am so used to it plus I figured the humming would drown out some of the hospital noise. They asked if I had it but I could have shown them an empty case for all they knew!

I would just call any apnea place, i go to apnea care and i am sure they will tell you if your ins. covers and how much..mine is covered, but i have medicare..good luck

Im at my half way mark. 60 lbs down 60 more to go!

Congratulations Rain, you are an inspiration!

Thanks Linda, your sweet.

Is the support group meetings this wed? NBflo Girl I tried to email you but i'm a rump in the computer. Are going to go to the next meeting? I see the N.P. this tuesday and I'm going to ask for an unfill. I'm down almost 10 lbs in 3 weeks-everything is making me pb.today it was 4 bites of scrambled eggs. Good thing is I'm not hungry but I'm feeling tired out.

The support group is this Wednesday, the 18th at 6pm

I've been on the South B each diet for three weeks I lost 7 pounds so far.

I brought the cpap to the hospital but they did not ask about it and I did not take it out of the bag.

I haven't any recent bloodwork done . I have to do 24 hr urine for cordisol is that normal?

Everyone has to have it before the surgery. You may have to have a second test if the result is abnormal, so dont be surprised.

Do I need to have it done before I see Dr Hoffman? Because Im vacation right now and there isn't alot of time before that appt.

Do I need to have it done before I see Dr Hoffman? Because Im vacation right now and there isn't alot of time before that appt.

Bugs, you need to have it before your surgery so they can rule out any cortisol production problems.

Bugs, don't do anything without being told by the doctor. Don't worry you will have time to have things done before surgery. All the cortisol test involves is picking up a container one day, using it for 24 hours, and taking it back the next day. You will receive a script for any test needed.

Bugs, don't do anything without being told by the doctor. Don't worry you will have time to have things done before surgery. All the cortisol test involves is picking up a container one day, using it for 24 hours, and taking it back the next day. You will receive a script for any test needed.

Oh, sorry Bugs, I thought you said you already had a script for the cortisol test. My mistake. You cant have it done without the script from the clinic anyway, but you do have to have it before surgery.