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:

Wow Rain way to go. I go tomorrow at 10am and will be happy and surprised if I am down anything!

Shar (North Buffalo Gal) and I are going today to visit Sandra who just had her surgery.

Linda,

You should do well, I could really tell that you're losing a lot of inches especially in your face and neck! :thumbup:

I had my appointment this morning and only saw Barb. It was real quick. I did not want or need a fill. She said the gurgling is from being in a good spot and the food and liquid slowly seeping through. I did lose weight, 2 lbs. I said I probably gained and lost, and gained and lost, and gained and lost, at least 3 more over the last 6 weeks but then we both agreed I am very hard on myself.

I will proudly announce that since I started the program last April 1st to this March 1st I lost 22 1/2" overall.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the support meeting on the 18th at 6pm.

Akirra,

I hope you're doing well...let us know how you're feeling!

Hey there everyone!!!! I did very well and i feel good. I only have pain at my incision sites, also moving around in bed. And the gas pains are wicked, trying to burp is not fun, also i hiccuped OUCH!!! but once i'm up i'm ok. i've been walking and cleaning the house lightly. i'm not pushing it. I know each experiance is different so i say this as my own, i really thought it was gonna be alot worse than it was. Dr Hoffman is great, the nurse i had was wonderful, i was only there overnight, and everything went smoothly. Dr Hoffman said it only took 25 min because i followed the diet so well my liver was small and healthy. Right now i'm just adjusting to the liquid diet, ignoring my grumbling tummy :w00t: and looking forward to getting back to normal. my post op appointment is on tuesday I'll let you all know how it goes. thanx for the support

btw great job rain your photo even shows a difference in your face.:thumbup:

great job rain

Thanks girls for your support

I have been sick with a head cold despite that I lost another 7 seven pounds. I had to reschedule my sleep for tonight because of my cold. I think I might have caught this from my weekend trip to Charlotte.

I just went through another week of being retitrated on my sleep apnea machine. It was an unpleasant week because of the changes in the machine but the bottom line is they increased my pressure! Doesn't look like I'll be getting rid of my machine any time soon. As the doctor said ...even skinny people have sleep apnea. My machine is large and bulky for traveling but I did find out I will be eligible for a new one in December so I have until then to save the $550 co pay. I can't complain because I really feel sooooo much better since I got the machine almost 5 years ago. I even wore it in the hospital.

i cant make the support group meeting this month

So i had my post op with Dr. Hoffman today, everything looks good lost 14 lbs since my final weigh in. Moved to my pureed food stage, go back in 5 weeks for my 1st fill, so i have something to look forward to. I'm gonna kick some bootie, All I needed was the ok to walk and exercise, I'm trying to challange myself and try to drop some serious lbs, I'm lucky enough to have a trainer to help me learn the ropes of a good workout.

Hey all, I haven't been on for some time now. Got a fill 3 weeks ago, and as of this morning, i have lost 10 lbs. But i am always wondering if it is water loss or gain, since i seem to go up and down. also, i

am not sure if i am too tight or eating too much since i am constantly pb ing. any way, good to see everyone doing well. talk later......vicki

Akirastar, Congratulations on your weight loss so far and on your good reports. I just want to caution you - an appointment does not always equal a fill. I didn't get a fill until 3 months after surgery, some not for 6 months, some never, some right away. I had an appointment this week and did not need or want a fill. Just take one day at a time, take care of yourself and your pouch and you will, or the staff will, know when it is time for a fill. Continued success.

Hello Everyone!!! I Have not been on line for quite some time. I just don't have the time. My dad has been very ill since Thanksgiving, but hes slowly bouncing back. He is the number one reason I'm having the lapband done. He is diabetic and all of his problems today stem from that. So on MONDAY March 23, I will begin my journey.

I'M SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!! So I'm sure with the week off after surgey I will be on line everyday. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Debbie

Hi everyone, I just went to see Debbie at BGH. She looks good and feels good and is happy to be banded.

I saw Dr. hoffman today...boy this was the quickest i was ever out of there. my appt was at 3 pm, got there at 230pm and was on my way out by 3:05 pm. they gave me a medium fill. that was only my second fill and next tuesday will be my 1yr anniversary of being banded.

veronica

How is everyone doing with the weight loss...I have lost almost 50 lb since I began the process in Sept. Slow process but it is working! I have only had .5 added to my band.

Anyone else have an update they would like to share?