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:

You have to meet with the dietician twice. First time at the 3 hour and then once again so she can weight you and check your progress with SBeach.

Not everyone has met twice with the dietician. Rainwi did not mention it so I was wondering if she had to go twice. One person that I talked to did not even go to the 3 hour blitz, not sure how he worked that out. My 3 hour is Monday, but since my insurance does not require the weight loss I am hoping to see Hoffman soon after the 3 hour blitz. I guess I will know Monday. Actually Rainwi was able to get through it in about 3 months, I am hoping for the same since I already have insurance approval.

How are you doing with it all?

Judy, don't worry about questions---that's what this place is for!!! :sad::biggrin:

I have to wait much longer for my surgery (looks like September) so that I can get a lower BMI because I'm a bigger candidate than most but that's okay to me...I'm kicking butt on SoBeach right now! I'm a week in and it's quite possibly the best "diet" I've every been on!

I'm hoping that my 2nd dietician appointment goes smoothly, then my 2nd nurse practitioner appt. and finally seeing Dr. Hoffman in August. I can't schedule my surgery until mid-September, though, because of the new school year starting. :eek:

:sad: Hey kids!!!

I had my 3 hour blitz today and it was a little nervewracking at first because my thyroid is so off and stuff so when she said we had to get it under control I got really nervous and she asked me some question about my doctor and it set me off and I cried a little (because my doctor's an ass), so my sister had to explain how sensitive I can be, etc. Plus my blood pressure was through the roof because of the nerves, but everything worked out in the end. I loved all three women who work with the patients in the clinic.

I have to go back next month with the nutritionist, then back again with the NP in July because I need to lose about 50# (I'm bigger than most lap band peeps) in order for surgery to happen. I've got to have a venous doppler for blood clot detection, one more giant blood work workup, my medical clearance, and I'm good! I also made my Dr. Hoffman appointment for August because I'll be gone so much in July. So I'm looking for a mid-September surgery date, I hope!

I spent about $150 on new food so I can start South Beach tomorrow and I'm totally psyched!

Thanks for all of the support, everyone! The process is taking longer than I had hoped but that's okay. I'm patient and I understand why. :eek:

Bloomerific, how are you doing on South Beach? Great I hope!!!!

I will start it Monday. I only have to lose 10 pounds, but it will probably be the hardest 10!!!

lol, posted at the same time!!! Random!!! :sad: But again...SoBeach is SO easy for me. Then again, losing weight has never been the issue...it's the keeping it off!

Judy, don't worry about questions---that's what this place is for!!! :sad::biggrin:

I have to wait much longer for my surgery (looks like September) so that I can get a lower BMI because I'm a bigger candidate than most but that's okay to me...I'm kicking butt on SoBeach right now! I'm a week in and it's quite possibly the best "diet" I've every been on!

I'm hoping that my 2nd dietician appointment goes smoothly, then my 2nd nurse practitioner appt. and finally seeing Dr. Hoffman in August. I can't schedule my surgery until mid-September, though, because of the new school year starting. :eek:

I guess you answered my question even before I could get it typed!! I think it looks like an easy diet to follow. I am glad you are doing well. I may have to wait until August. There is a slight chance I can get it done in July, but I will know more Monday and for sure I will let you know!!

You sound so positive, it is so nice to hear. The support pre-surgery has been great!

Judy,

I did also have to see the dietician twice.

Well I saw my PCP today and she is giving me a referal to see Dr Hoffman.She also wants me to get bloodwork done to check my thyroid and sugar level. Im excited that she agreed and can't wait to schedule my first appt with Dr Hoffamn

Well I saw my PCP today and she is giving me a referal to see Dr Hoffman.She also wants me to get bloodwork done to check my thyroid and sugar level. Im excited that she agreed and can't wait to schedule my first appt with Dr Hoffamn

Awesome, Bugs!!!

You will have to go through a 3 hour visit before you see Dr. Hoffman, so after you go to a seminar, you'll be able to see him. Have you applied? Make sure you do that...that's the only way to start the process. :biggrin2: And good luck, every step you get through feels awesome!

After I get the refferal what should I do ? I figured I would call his offcie and go from there. If you have any advice . Please let me know.

Have you called to get an application sent to you? If not call 859-7640. They will send you an application. Once you send it back in they will call you to attend a seminar.

Thanks I will do that.

Good luck!!

Had my psych appointment today. Not really sure how it went. He did not seem to think I should be having the surgery, but perhaps that was just my interpretation. I did not expect to come out of that meeting confused.

Any idea why we have to do the psych consult? He said the decision to do the surgery is between me and my surgeon, so I guess his report does not impact on that, but then what are they looking for?

3 hour blitz on Monday, pretty sure all of my tests are done.

Hey, did you all need a chest xray? One of my MD friends said he thought I would need one, but no one has mentioned it.

Judy,

I did also have to see the dietician twice.

Thanks Rainwi. Your time frame and time line was not too bad. I am hoping for a July surgery, so we shall see! I guess it really depends on what testing I have left to do if any.