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:

Daniella,

hang in there...the same happened to me. it can be frustrating, i know. i recently had my second fill and i am so tight in the morning that i know drink slimfast for breakfast and it seems to work okay. i am able to eat small amts later in the day and seem to be okay

Daniellabee,

Don.t get discouraged. It's hard to think you can eat something and then get stuck. I have the same issue-try the same food only methodically follow the rules-sometimes it works. Be careful after getting stuck because everything seems to get stuck for the next day because of irritation.I have had success with eating a small frozen dinner {not with pasta} on days when the band is irritated. I recently had .20 taken out of my band and now regret it because I,m eating twice as much and losing nothing-yet I still get stuck like before. Good luck.

Nice weather is finally here! its time to take our walking outside. anyone who would like to walk lets meet at 8 am at delaware park by the stand formerly known as the juicery. what i thought would be a good idea this year is to switch parks. so first we would walk at delaware park till the end of may and then for june switch to steiglemeir park in chktg and then july switch to another park- maybe amherst bike path. this way maybe we can get some more walkers

veronica

I have been on here for the last few months and I am still trying to decide where to go for the Lap Band. I am about 2 1/2 hrs from Buffalo, but I have heard so many good things about Dr Hoffman that I am considering going there. I have read on here that I need to call and get an application, but I was wondering what other info Dr Hoffman requires?

My other concern is that I only have a BMI of 35.2, but I do have Diabetes, PCOS, GERD and COPD (which I'm not sure if those are comorbidities or not) I have United Health Care Insurance and I do have documentation of a 6 month low calorie diet that was suppervised by my Dr about 4 years ago, so I'm not sure if they will except that. Plus my BMI has gone up and down over the past 5 years (so at times my BMI has not been above 35) I have always weighed over 200 lbs, but I'm 5'7". Has anyone else gotten approval with a similar health record?

Sorry this was so long, I just have so many questions and my fear of getting denied by my insurance is standing in my way right now.

My other concern is that I only have a BMI of 35.2, but I do have Diabetes, PCOS, GERD and COPD (which I'm not sure if those are comorbidities or not) I have United Health Care Insurance and I do have documentation of a 6 month low calorie diet that was suppervised by my Dr about 4 years ago, so I'm not sure if they will except that. Plus my BMI has gone up and down over the past 5 years (so at times my BMI has not been above 35) I have always weighed over 200 lbs, but I'm 5'7". Has anyone else gotten approval with a similar health record?

Maggie, my BMI was lower than the norm but I too had comorbidities.. All I can say is get the application and send it in. They will let you know if you qualify.. After I submitted the application and waited about a month for them to get ahold of me..I called.. Keep calling until you get someone.. They don't usually return calls very often.. I asked if I would qualify.. They dug up my application , checked it over and told me I would as long as I didn't loose any more weight on my own.. At that point, I did qualify.. If you do qualify, then you wait for the invitation of the next seminar. THere you will get all the facts of the band vs gastric bypass.

good luck

shar

Ok Girls, What do you think?

I have gained 5 lbs in the last week and am so annoyed! I cant figure out if its me or if my band is broken. Besides a little extra Easter candy I havent been doing anything different. Im going to try and restrict my carbs and up my excercise for a few days and see if that helps. Has this happened to any of you? and what have you done to get back on track? My next appointment is not until May 13th so I need to figure this out before then.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Rain

rain,

it has happened to me. i started writing down everything i ate and i upped the exercise and my water intake and it helped

Thanks Val thats what Im trying. Is there a support group meeting tonight? Anyone know?

Thanks Val thats what Im trying. Is there a support group meeting tonight? Anyone know?

Rain, the meeting was last week.. It was a good one. A nutritionist was there. Miss seeing you at the meetings.. Don't think you were there last month either. Try to come in May..Actually, most the the orig bandsters havent been there. Val and Live, Laugh and Love , maybe you guys can make it too. I learn so much from you guys..

shar

Im sorry I missed it, I thought today was the 3rd Wednesday! I need to make a better effort to make it there I need some support! Maybe it will be easier now that its warming up.

Rain, I too gained 5 lbs but the good news is it comes off easier now with the band.

Val, I'll be at the park at 8am on Saturday.

Danielle, Call your dr. and run it by him, might be a little to much fill..Let us know how you do. Good Luck!!

that wednesday is hard for me...i have sheas and a dinner club the third wed of the month

see u there linda...should be a great day but i have to leave by 930....a wedding that day. judy told me cars wee broken in again. im going to park on colvin maybe. and we should meet by the zoo

Hiya, i happened to stumble upon this thread and read for the first 22 pages. Then I realized it was 114 pages and thought OMG i can't do this! it's 1 am already! lol.

Anwways. I'm from the buffalo area also, I'm in Riverside and I just started my adventure in WLS and I'm looking to make some WLS friends.

My dr has recommended the Lapband over gastric bypass. And I've gotten in touch with Dr. Viglianco's office. I'm waiting on my doctors approval letter and a blood test to be sent to them in order to get my first appointment.

I've got alot of questions and I'd love to talk first hand with someone who has BTDT with the lapband.

If anyone is intrested in being a mentor and helping me in this journey I would LOVE to talk to you.

My email is magg0607@yahoo.com Please email me and we can talk!

thanks for reading and hopefully i'll get to know some of you soon!

Michelle