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:

she can use mine rain

Thanks Veronica,

I think she will be all set. If there are any glitches I will let you know.

Hows the weight loss coming. Any progress.

rain,

ive lost a couple of lbs. i had the flu a couple weeks ago..a lot of vomiting. and its really weird yesterday. i was soooo tight..could hardly eat anything...for lunch i had about 5 spoonfuls of soup and was stuffed. dont know what is going on...but today seems better. oh and im in onederland now...i finally reached that milestone. im renting a place in longbeach the week of 8/15-8/22 and u and ur family are more than welcome to come for the day if u want...actually anyone is welcome

I was 7 lbs a away from onederlan last week but now im up a few. I think its that time of the month. There is no way I could have gained 4 lbs in a few days. I get so close than I get so far. Its frustrating but Im happy with my last fill. I can eat bread and other things that made me get stuck before. Now I just have to eat slow and be careful. I think thats perfect b/c than I dont feel like im missing out.

Is long beach in canada? It sound like a nice little vacay for you.

Hi all, just wanted to know if there was a meeting tonight?? if so what time and where??

rain,

ive lost a couple of lbs. i had the flu a couple weeks ago..a lot of vomiting. and its really weird yesterday. i was soooo tight..could hardly eat anything...for lunch i had about 5 spoonfuls of soup and was stuffed. dont know what is going on...but today seems better. oh and im in onederland now...i finally reached that milestone. im renting a place in longbeach the week of 8/15-8/22 and u and ur family are more than welcome to come for the day if u want...actually anyone is welcome

Hey Val,

The same thing happened to me. I'm getting over a bad cold (bronchitis) and doing liquids/mushies. Today I had 8 oz BOOST and was only able to get through abot 60% of it. I was able to finish off the 40% after about 20min... but I feel nice and full.

I had my appt yesterday and lost 4lbs! I aint too mad about being sick. lol

Have fun in long beach!

yes long beach is in canada..you look great rain..i actually weigh less now than what i did when i graduated college...lol

I think that the meeting was last week but dont quote me I wasnt there.

I see Dr Hoffman on Tues July28th .I feel pretty good the GNC protein shakes I bought are good. It's the hardest part so far.

it was last week rain

I have some pain in my side besides that I'm going well. I am hungry . Any suggestions to make it through?

Bugs, when did you have the surgery.. If it was recent, the pain is probably the gas..It took me all of about 10 days to get rid of the pain and it really wasn't always in the same area.. After a couple of days of the surgery, I was hungry too.. I had alot of cream of tomato soup.. it really saved me.. But everyone is different.. it'll be ok soon. good luck

shar

Thanks I just started Tomato soup today and it does help. I have tried some cream of wheat too. I was banded on Monday so I know I shouldn't have pureed foods but I can keep it down .:cool2:

Thanks I just started Tomato soup today and it does help. I have tried some cream of wheat too. I was banded on Monday so I know I shouldn't have pureed foods but I can keep it down .:cool2:

Hey Bugs... glad you got your surgery!

You should really try to just stick with the liquids until they advance you to puree. The reason for the liquid diet is to keep your pouch from churning and possibly popping a suture. Plus the swelling needs to go down.

Towards the end of the week, I think you get to do puddings?? You should call Jeanne to see what you can have to stave off your hunger.

Good Luck! :smile:

I'm sticking with just liquids from now on , I see Dr Hoffman on Tues next week anyway. I can hang on until then.