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 hvae the script I just haven't has the time to go and pick the container for the test. I'm glad I don't have to rush to do the test. I will have it done as soon as I can.

Bugs when is your surgery?

is anyone scheduled with hoffman tues ?

is anyone scheduled with hoffman tues ?

I don't know yet . I see Dr. Hoffman on March 3rd . I will probably have it after my daughter is out of school in June.

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!

its funny that you mention it may drown out the noise. I used mine constantly in the hospital because my roommate snored so loud I thought i was losing my mind...It really helped.

is anyone scheduled with hoffman tues ?

never mind, they called and changed my appt to wed at 8:30

OK guys, I haven't had any communication on the this web-site for about 2 weeks.. Don't know why !! I just thought that no-one was talking..

At the last meeting, Barb said that everyone is different. some need only 1 fill to get going and others need 3 or 4. Well, I guess I am one of the others !

So, I just had my 3rd fill on Monday morning and I just now feel restriction -- real restriction !! Its ok..not uncomfortable but I thought I didn't eat much before ?? I eat half as much now.. Now I know why they say to eat the good stuff first like protein. I think I am down a couple of lbs since monday and I am not complaining at all !! Now maybe its going to start to work for me.. I was getting so discouraged.. Not loosing anything since probably x-mas and exercising like a fool !!

shar

Hey NBflo Girl,

This thread has been quiet lately. I'm glad you finally got your restriction...the lbs should really start coming off now! Just make sure you chew..chew...chew some more.

I had a horrible stuck experience this past sunday on some beef brisket! I tried downward dog position, arm windmills and finally had to wretch it up ..it didnt come up though it finally went down. The next couple days my stomach was very tight so I had to go on fluids for a couple days and went in for a slight unfill, but after speaking with the Dr, I decided to wait and see how food goes down now (since i'm a sipper). I like to sip water with my food to help it go down. I was told not to even sip even a little water with my meals...we'll see how this works out.

Hey NBflo Girl,

Just make sure you chew..chew...chew some more.

Hey Big Gurl, thanks for the advice.. We're going out for dinner tonight so we'll see how it goes.

shar

I did my sleep study last night. It went fine my next step is seeing Dr Hoffman on Tues. Is there anything special I need to bring?

I did my sleep study last night. It went fine my next step is seeing Dr Hoffman on Tues. Is there anything special I need to bring?

BUGS, if this is the first visit to see the doc, isn't this the one that you need to bring your support person ? and be sure you bring your diet logs, they get really PO'd if you don't. Although, I had Posner, I have a feeling he is alot stricter than Hoffman..Other than that, if there is any medical info you need to acquire, they will tell you for the next visit.

Good Luck

shar

It's my first visit thanks for the info. I'll be sure to bring my diet log.

hi all long time no chat well any who i went to get a fill on 2/27/09 and was not given one due to me lossing 5lbs. plus i seem to have great restriction in the am and so on up until after 6pm. so dr said to eat a good size breakfast and a bigger lunch and a smaller dinner and a snack if needed. yet that is still hard for me as im not very hungry in the day but, im gone try it.

well take care all.

Hey kids!!!

I too, haven't been getting notifications of activity, hence me not being around much!!!

I've had a rough go of things since my last appt. in November. I was told I was being laid off as of June which though a good thing it wasn't immediate, it was still a shocker. Finding jobs in education right now isn't good. But, I'm applying to Clarence, Ken-Ton, and Akron so I'm hoping for good results!

BigGurl: I too had my first PB this past week. I was stuck for a good 5 minutes before I finally just got it the heck outta there. It was bologna and swiss cheese. I think it was really the bologna, though. My body did not want it in there. Interesting experience to say the least. I mean, I've gotten things stuck all the time but this was special! Not!

I had to cancel my January appt. because they had called me to move it and never called me back. Phone tag kills that place. Then finally I got a February appt. that I had to move. So now I am here today, off of work, to go in at 9:30! I know I haven't lost much, and I've been exercising and eating right, I just need more restriction. I can eat about 1 1/2 c. of food! That's just insane!!! I just hope I didn't gain weight but you know what, if I did, that's what restriction is for.

So Bugs--maybe I'll see you this morning!

I hate being nervous!

China--I have good restriction in the morning as well, I can barely drink.

I had my appt today I met with Jeannie and the PT lady . I also talked to Laurie . I have to rework my diet and see Jeannie in two weeks. I'm going to have my bloodwork and urine test done Thurs. The doctor said I should be able schedule surgery soon, if I can lose alittle more weight and excerise more. bloomerfic I'm sorry we didn't see each other.