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:

Ya know this has been an issue since back in Sept. 07 when I first went to him for my surgery. He has had so many problems with the staff @BGH. I'm going to suggest you contact him ASAP. Go through his personal Sec. Lisa @ 859-4024 let her know you want to talk with him. He is way to good and dedicated to this program for this to happen. Please don't let this issue slip past. Make your voice be heard to improve the department there. Will you give an example of whats been happening? If you need support let me know.

Cynthia

I don't know what anyone can do? I did cancel the surgery yesterday. The person I spoke to told me that some members of hie staff are mean on purpose. I told her that with me I wasn't having it.:wub:

Well that's not a good enough excuse. Noone on his staff has the right to do that to anyone. They may think it's okay and work for some. Not everyone needs that type of care or lack of.... You have come so far we can help support you on what ever you decide. I really believe Aaron needs to know his staff is doing this... Remember he's in charge and he's out for the best for all his patients. He can't correct or fix what he's has no knowledge of when he's not around.

I just talked to Dr. Hoffman and he told me that people have complained about this staff member. So I'm considering having the surgery anyway.

I just talked to Dr. Hoffman and he told me that people have complained about this staff member. So I'm considering having the surgery anyway.

That is GREAT Bugs, My computer is going in for some work for a day or so. If you need to talk, call me at cell 507-3636. I also have had some problems there with specific staff. IF i can help, let me know..............vicki:cursing:

I believe you should, don't allow this bully to keep you from the healthy life you want and deserve. I tell you what. If you ever want to book our appointments back to back since I go in every 6-8 weeks I'll help or join with your appointment and this staff member will never ever bully or make you feel the way you do right now ever again. Would this member be Barbra?

Thanks Vicki and Live Love Laugh for your support. I have my first post -op appt on the 28th of July. I will call you Vicki if I need :wub: you thanks. It 's Kim the fill in nurse

Edited July 15, 200917 yr by bugsbuni70

Thanks Vicki and Live Love Laugh for your support. I have my first post -op appt on the 28th of July. I will call you Vicki if I need :wub: you thanks.

You are very welcome Bugs. Good luck!!!!!

Thanks Vicki. What kind of pain meds should I use for after the surgery?:wub:

Bugs,

Im glad to hear you are going to go on with the surgery. Its your life and no one should make you change your mind. I think that the band is a wonderful tool that can change your life and it would be a shame that someone could take the oppurunity away from you.

As far as pain meds they give you a perscription fro liquid codine. I dont even think I took it more than once. Codeine makes me really nauseous.

Good luck and keep us posted

Rain:smile2:

I'm actually surprised to hear other people have had trouble with his staff - aside from one less then pleasant woman in the sign-in office, I've never encountered this bully.

It's good to hear you are reconsidering though! Don't let a miserable bully derail what you want!

Post surgery they gave me liquid Lortab. it worked, but made me veeeerrrrrryyyy sleepy.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to bring for the day of surgery?

Not that much to be honest. Loose clothes going in you can wear going home. This is what I had with me. Your in recovery most of the morning/midday and the following morning you go for the swallow test and the next thing you know your going home. Oh reminder at your pre-op have them write all your scrips and fill them before going in for surgery. This way you have it once you get home if you need it!!

Slippers & Robe of course.

Book (you may not even read it).

Sleep apnea machine if you require one. Theycheck!!

Undies (change)

Brush & tooth/paste

Lip balm & small size lotion - you get really dry after surgery.

Thanks for the list .

wow bugs...if it doesnt feel right then you shouldnt do it..if u are uncomfortable with the staff maybe u should try another physician group. i can tell you that prior to surgery one of the np was very nasty to me but i didnt let her attitude stop me. i will pm you with my phone number and if you want to talk you can call me

val