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:

That's great news, Bugs! Yeah, I had a feeling your appointment was after mine, I had to be there at 9:30.

I got 1.5 CCs, for a total of 3 and I'm SICK. If this continues longer than today, I'm going back tomorrow afternoon to get things fixed. Unless this is normal? I know things swell up and whatnot...and I know I'm drinking liquids for a bit. I felt restriction IMMEDIATELY but I thought that was normal.

Well, I had a few things to get at the co-op and I bought a single serve organic chocolate milk, low in sugar, high in protein, and I hadn't eaten yet today. Not kidding you, two sips in and boom. All the way home to Lockport I was in pain. Got out of the car and PBed in the driveway. I've had hiccups off and on since, I feel like garbage, should I have stuck with water for a bit?

Has anyone else gone through this?

Bloom, Ive never been that tight. Some people say to wait a few days for it to adjust but that does sound like some pretty intense restriction. Let us know what happens. I had my third fill and can get in @ 4oz at a time. I just got back from Disney and got stuck a lot. No rice for me!!! too bad it took me two times to figure it out.. ouch

Good luck I hope you loosen up a bit

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

How did dinner go...everything go down fine?

Not kidding you, two sips in and boom. All the way home to Lockport I was in pain. Got out of the car and PBed in the driveway. I've had hiccups off and on since, I feel like garbage, should I have stuck with water for a bit?

Has anyone else gone through this?

Hi Bloom,

Sounds like you really need a slight unfill, you don't want the band to slip from being too tight. call tomorrow and tell them what happened see what advice they give you.

Hope you feel better.

I had Dr. Hoffman paged, I'm throwing everything up...of course it's only water I'm trying to drink, but it sucks.

How did dinner go...everything go down fine?

Yes, its ok.. went out saturday night too. Had some of my husband's meal and I had shrimp for myself.. Not too bad.. I am down at least 2 lbs since last fill last monday. Maybe its gonna start coming off now. I still get hungry but I get full faster. I hope this continues.. If not, I am going to get another fill. My next appt is April 15th.. If not continued to loose, I will call in 4 weeks for more. I ws so sick of staying the same since about mid december, I feel that I wsted alot of time, I should have called for a fill sooner !!

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shar

hey all!!! wow a lot is going on here. I go for my final weigh in tomorrow which i'm nervous about, i was away at a funeral and i didnt get in really any exercise. i keep weighing myself and it hasn't gone up but not down by too much about 3 lbs in two weeks. When i lost 22 lbs in a little over a month. my eating habits are great though. if all goes well tomorrow surgery on monday, i'm now getting a little bit on the anxious side. wish me luck

I had my endoscopy today and it was my first Face to Face meeting with Dr Hoffman, what a doll he is! So nice and caring! Now i meat with Jeanie friday and physc evaul next week. i am excited to see my weight friday. I havent weighed myself but my fiancee says he sees a diffrence so i hope the scale sees it. I have been following the plan just need to excersize more!

I got the results of my sleep study I have sleep apena. I'm kind of bummed and I have to go back next Sat. night.

I got the results of my sleep study I have sleep apena. I'm kind of bummed and I have to go back next Sat. night.

they didnt want me to come back alls they said is i need a cpap im very bummed. but i guess i gotta get it!

I got the results of my sleep study I have sleep apena. I'm kind of bummed and I have to go back next Sat. night.

hey bugs i was bummed too, thankfully my insurance covers the machine. i was surprised:w00t: there is a hitch to that though. the machine comes with a card that records usage, if i dont use it, then i will be responsible for the 250 a month it cost:crying:. so i have been using it, and yes i've taken it off severaltimes in the middle of the night. and oh my i got a rash in the middle of my forehead which is now finally going away. i had to put a cottonball inbetween the gel cushion and my head. i cleaned it a few times so i have no idea why that happened. kim said i should call the sleep place and tell tham i need to use a different apparatus. i've been busy so i haven't had the chance yet. i picked up my magnesium citrate today tell me is it really that bad?!?!?!?!? and i have to drink the whole thing??? someone let me know please, i do not have a good gag reflex, i usually upchuck. any ideas on how to keep things down???

thanx yall

only 3more days

akirrastar,

be prepared, that stuff is soooo gross. Sorry and good luck. I barfed it up in my kitchen sink lol. But it sure does work so dont make any plans for that day.

hey all!!! Wow a lot is going on here. I go for my final weigh in tomorrow which i'm nervous about, i was away at a funeral and i didnt get in really any exercise. I keep weighing myself and it hasn't gone up but not down by too much about 3 lbs in two weeks. When i lost 22 lbs in a little over a month. My eating habits are great though. If all goes well tomorrow surgery on monday, i'm now getting a little bit on the anxious side. Wish me luck

good luck tomorrow... By tuesday, you will be soo glad its over...but now the fun begins to start knowing the band like its your best friend... I'm still learning !!

Shar

Anybody seeing Hoffman on Tuesday? I have a 10:30 appointment...hoping to get my first fill

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Anybody seeing Hoffman on Tuesday? I have a 10:30 appointment...hoping to get my fist fill

WOW, LOOKING AT YOUR RECORD OF WEIGHT LOSS, SEEMS THAT YOU HAVE DONE FANTASTIC WITHOUT A FILL. gOOD LUCK TO YOU..

SHAR:thumbup::smile::thumbup: