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:

Morning everyone

I'm sorry you are all so frustrated, and trust me I know the feeling - I only lost 25lbs after the first year of rather quick weight loss. I gained a few because I got comfortable and just lost 18lbs and not an ounce in a week and I am still on mushie food and exercising.

Wish I had some good advice other than don't give up and Take measurements! Sometimes you see the difference even if the scale is not moving

Hi Rain, I can come a bit early. Where will you be?

Linda, I can meet you in the lobby of the hospital if thats ok with you. Just tell me a time and I will be there.

Lydiafree - we used to have a group walk in Delaware Park on Saturday mornings but it kept dwindling. When do you walk?

I'm there from 8 a.m. to about 9:30 a.m. Like to get there early so there's parking and it's not too crowded.

When are the support group meetings at BGH? I think that's something I should be getting into. Going this alone is not easy.

Linda,

Sorry never mind! I just found out I cant make the support group meeting I dont have a babysitter. Maybe we can catch up later.

Rain

Linda,

Sorry never mind! I just found out I cant make the support group meeting I dont have a babysitter. Maybe we can catch up later.

Rain

Rain, I love ur new pic, but check out ur profile, I think it is backwards...

HAHA Vicki, That was funny I looked and thought hmm dont you know I Gained 75 lbs with the band!!! I fixed it and changed the pics. (Im bored at work) Thanks for the heads up or people all over would be cancelling their surgery if they thought they would gain.

HAHA Vicki, That was funny I looked and thought hmm dont you know I Gained 75 lbs with the band!!! I fixed it and changed the pics. (Im bored at work) Thanks for the heads up or people all over would be cancelling their surgery if they thought they would gain.

Not so funny or unlikely the way i am going, I weigh almost 20 lbs more now than i did in april...:biggrin:

Hey everybody - we missed you at the meeting. They finally had someone there to talk about the issues we all face with overeating! It was excellent.

Vicki, can you come to the support meetings? I was tired, depressed and just didn't want to go last night but since I said on this site I was going to bring the pb samples I felt I had to go. Boy am I glad I did! It always makes me feel better to hear I am not the only one struggling.

Hey guys

I wish I had someone to go to a meeting with. I hate going alone and have not been. I really should go.

working like crazy and have not lost an ounce in a week.

Im sorry I missed the meeting. Boohoo. Well any ways I got a small fill of .25 yesterday. I havent really eaten anything solid yet so Im not sure if there is any more restriction. I only lost 2 lbs since my last appointment and really want to be in onderland before I go back in October.

Hey everybody - we missed you at the meeting. They finally had someone there to talk about the issues we all face with overeating! It was excellent.

Vicki, can you come to the support meetings? I was tired, depressed and just didn't want to go last night but since I said on this site I was going to bring the pb samples I felt I had to go. Boy am I glad I did! It always makes me feel better to hear I am not the only one struggling.

you know Linda, I always say I'm going to go and then when it comes time I either forget or just don't feel like going...

I too am depressed and have no motivation. I just can't believe this is soo hard, I thought I'll get the band and lose the weight. Ha! Oh well dont want to discourage any new comers, so I will shut up now.

Who was at the meeting, and what did they share with you guys. and what is this pb surprise, I want to try it..

I just went back in my history and I weighed 119 on jan. 1st and now this am I was 213. that is only 6 lbs in 9 months!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys

I wish I had someone to go to a meeting with. I hate going alone and have not been. I really should go.

working like crazy and have not lost an ounce in a week.

Hey Jenn, I hear your frustration, but look at the bright side, you only have 19 lbs to go, you are doing great!!!!

Hey everybody - we missed you at the meeting. They finally had someone there to talk about the issues we all face with overeating! It was excellent.

Vicki, can you come to the support meetings? I was tired, depressed and just didn't want to go last night but since I said on this site I was going to bring the pb samples I felt I had to go. Boy am I glad I did! It always makes me feel better to hear I am not the only one struggling.

I hate missing the meeting too. I could have really used the support. I think i've gained 5lbs since my last appt and I dont go back until sept 15th grrrrr

Who was the guest speaker?