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 saw Dr. Hoffman today and he gave me a surgery date it's 7-20-09. I'm excited and just scheduling all my pre testand getting my c pap machine.

good luck to you

Surgery on Monday. getting nervous!

I hope your surgery went well. I have a question I'm planning on going the Elton John Billy Joel concert on July 24thn but my surgery is on July 20th . Do you think I will be able to go ?

Bugs, everyone is different.. I know a couple of Bandsters that went to the support meeting a day after their d/c from the hospital. I think that alone was stretching it, but if you feel well enough and if you are able to leave the concert if you really need to and get away from the crowds getting out, maybe you could.. I didn't feel myself for about 5-7days later..

I was fine around the house but I got tired easy and just didn't really feel up to going out for any long period of time. But, you may be different. If you go, have a good time and bring your drink with you, maybe take liquid tylenol before you leave the house. I hope your not driving. shar

Bugs,

I think you will be fine, a little sore/tender and you wont be able to eat but you will most likely have a fine time.

Rain and Vicky, how are you both feeling ?

shar

Well I'll answer for Rain. I feel frustrated. I havent really lost any more weight since they took out my fill. I have an appointment on July 8th and hope to get a little of my fill back.

How are you Shar any restriction?

Rain, no, I have no restriction. I just went for my bloodwork yesterday and I have an appt on July 1st. I hope their not stingy and only give me .5cc.. I think I want a whole one. I even think I have gained 2 lbs in the last week and I don't know why.. I hope its just because it hot out and maybe its water ?? I know that when I walk in the morning, my hands swell up pretty bad. its the first time I have actually gained. I am really disgusted..

shar

i dont tnink i have lost any weight either Rain. but suddenly today i cant eat too much so maybe i will start to lose. i have an appt. 6/30- but of course my birthday is the 28th so i better not do too much celebrating...lol

What kind of protein shakes does anyone recommend?

i bought the protein powder at the vitamin shoppe and used that i made my own. i tried the isopure and they were terrible. some of the other ones didnt have enough protein and some were pretty expensive...so i used the protein powder

Hey China,

I see that your tracking your food on another post. Good for you. But what about that fill, too tight? Keep us posted

Rain

Hi Again,

Thanks for the info shar. I got my 3hr app, its on Aug. 5th at 11am.

Rain and Vicky, how are you both feeling ?

shar

hey shar,

I too am very discouraged, I gained the 14 lbs in 14 days, then got 1.5cc put back in but I can eat all I want and more, I dont know what my fill should be now, cause i am at 5cc and no restriction at all. I havent lost any of the weight I gained and might have gained a couple more.

suppose to have an appt on the 7th, but just found out today my daughter who lives in Georgia with husband and two daugters has stage 2 cervical cancer and I cant even think straight right now, might have to fly out any time. vicki:sad: