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:

Oh, thanx for the tip Jenn, I've been useing heavy whipped cream...lol and dont forget the slivered almonds for protien and fiber...:smile2:

Right back at ya... that sounds good too

Lets see if I can get this to work, this was brand new, I want to have the outlines re-done I think because they don't stand out that much since the scabs came off

ok lets see if this works, I blew it up

just barely...i def need a fill

I absolutely love moons and stars.

Ahhh thats what that is (avatar).. I thought it was a Dolphin ... I really need some sleep haha:rolleyes2:

Edited September 4, 200916 yr by BigGurlX

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Very nice Jenn.. the colors show up very nicely

thank you

it is not as dark anymore - i might have the outline re-done in another darker color, not sure yet

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I LOVE your tattoo Jenn :smile2: Thanks for sharing it with us.

Thanks

I have a few more, I seem to get one every year... or add to one I have, next one I am adding more to my foot to finish it off

Wow! I was surprised to find a thread on here just for Buffalonians! I'm in Kenmore and I just started the process. I have Independent Health and I have filled out the application and had my Dr. recommendation for medical neccessity sent over the Synergy in Williamsville. One of my fiance's friends was banded through that office, but I wish I had known about Dr. Hoffman! Either way, I am ready to get started. I have to admit though, I am very nervous about the surgery. I have never had surgery and there is just something very daunting about going to sleep, afraid that I will not wake up again.

So, do I have this process right? I filled out the application, sent my Dr. recomendation in, have my psych apt on 9/9/09 (at 9AM, wierd) and then I just wait for the surgeon to schedule a consulation and then they will submit to insurance? I called the insurance company to get the guidelines and they actually said this is becoming more and more common so they have seen shorter approvals. I even saw a comercial for it on TV!!! Do I have this procedure right? Any other advice other than to keep making phone calls to check progress?

Any advice would be appreciated!! Oh, and how do I find out when the seminars are available. Is it monthly, couple times a month, once every 2 months? I need to get started!!!

So happy to find a local support group!! :sneaky:

WELCOME NESSA. GREAT TO HAVE A NEW MEMBER!!!:sad:

I saw a brand new # on the scale this a.m. I had to step on twice I was so confused. I hope it keeps up.

LOL Rain

I hit 188 the other day, I thought I was dreaming... I almost cried. Last night I looked at my before pic and that wasn't even my heaviest... I really grossed myself out

I saw a brand new # on the scale this a.m. I had to step on twice I was so confused. I hope it keeps up.

I keep bouncing between 208 & 209 :thumbup:... I just want to be one something.........:thumbup:

PS. keep up the good job girls,,I am so jelous. did i spell that right?

Vicki

I swear I was 203-205 for 6 months. Now I'm stuck at 188 -190 but i'm in onderland so i'm happy. It will go down this week, TOM just visitd

You guys have any great plans for today?

I am marinating chicken and going to throw it on the grill... I have mastered it so I can actually choke it down. That is it, other than getting ready for school.

My daughter and her family came over cause I ordered 6 yards of topsoil , duh... so they are helping us spread it around. I made potato salad, corn on the cob, and green salad, and chicken. I ate chick, green salad and 2 spoons of potato salad, everything got stuck. I don't know whats up with this band, im either too loose or to tight on any given day...