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:

Betsy, do yourself a favor.. start the prep early like around 1 or 2 at the latest !! I did and was done running to the bathroom by around 8 or 9. If you start any later, you will be running to the bathroom all night and you won't get enough sleep.

shar

well all, called lisa this a.m., and told her i can't take this anymore, on mothers day, took my meds at 8:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m., i brought up something without effort, and when i took it out of my mouth, it was my protonix!!! with the name clearly marked on the pill along with the coating, just like it came out of the bottle! anyway, the earliest they can get me in for the barrium swallow is mon. the 18th @'8:30... i just hope i'm tight and don't have a slipped band like he suggested a few weeks ago..i'll keep you guys posted...vicki

here is hoping u are just tight vicki

thanx val, me too

Vicki,

It really upsets me that they didnt look into this earlier. I would think that they would make a problem a higher priority!

Good luck on monday and let us know

Rain

Oh my gosh whats this feeling???

Oh wait its restriction!!

Im actually full of of four ounces of yogurt I cant believe it.

I went to see Dr Hoffamn yesterday and I got a 1cc fill and Im feeling pretty good about it. Cant wait to see what lunch brings. I lost another 7lbs not my best but better than not losing, Im really hoping that this fill will jump start my weight loss

Rain

Rain,

i was too restricted so they took out .5 cc and now i need more restriction, lol. i see hoffman next week so now i think i need more. hopefully he will agree

anyone want to walk tomorrow morning at delaware park...just let me know

Anyone going to BGH on the 22nd ? I'm Going for another fill.. Felt some restriction from the last but not much weight loss. This is # 6 (fill) !! Maybe this will be it !!

shar

im going on the 19th if anyone will be there. im hoping that put some of my unfill back in....im eating so much it seems

Good morning ladies,

It's me LiveLoveLaugh Cynthia I've been missing in action for some time now and I have to confess to some things. Seems since my partial (large)unfill in Jan/09 from being a bit over filled that day. I'm back to some bad habit's. I'm snacking at night before bed, eating beyond full, eating some slider foods or just not taking the time to think about my choices. At first I thought I won't say anything to the post since I'm a ashamed at admitting to all this, but heck why should I do that??? I need to reach out and ask for some help. I'm standing still in my weight loss at this point, I have some wonderful supporting friends that KNOW JUST HOW I FEEL..... So I'm asking for some help!! I see Dr. Hoffman tomorrow morning @ 8:15 for my second fill since that Jan. unfill. I know I just need to find that sweet spot once again to re-start weight loss once more, just I wish my head hunger was turned off like it was when I had that Sweet spot back in early fall.

I believe that the Wed. meeting is this week May 20th? Will anyone be there this week?

Thanks for letting me vent......

Hi Cynthia,

I'm planning on being at the support group meeting as long as I have a babysitter.

See ya there( I hope)

Rain

I'm going to plan on being there Wed. night for the meeting.

The start time is 6:00?

Cynthis,

thats what we are here for. we need to support one and other. id like to go to the support meeting this week- i just dont remember what time it starts..i think its 630 pm...can someone let me know

Hi I was googling lap band in wny and found this site and was hoping you guys could answer some questions???? I went to my family dr today and he said he would recommend this procedure and gave me Dr.Caruana name but Im seeing alot about Dr. Hoffman,so now Im not sure who I should go with. Also I have to change my insurance because they seem to only take Indepent Health and I have Fidelis. If any one could please give me some idea of what I should expect for getting approved for it and also about the surgery and how much do you loose on an average. Thank you for taking the time reading this.