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:

Dr. Hoffman also did his surgery.

I never thought I would like the ricotta cheese thing until I did it...now I'm like, addicted. It's like the inside of a cannoli or something. I mean, I know that's marscapone but still!!! I'm big on almond flavoring. Mmm.

Bru--I'm glad your husband's out and feeling okay!!! Yay!!

Judy--I think I'm eating too much as well, I have a feeling that things aren't going to go well at the dietician check-up. I've had a few off the wagon days but for the most part I've been good. Outside of ONE day, no bread-no potatoes-no rice. I've stuck with phase 1, I think maybe I should go to phase 2 to see how I do. I dunno. It's all so frustrating.

Hi Everyone, sounds like everyone is doing AWESOME! I like the ricotta recipe, i'm going to try it.

I never thought I would like the ricotta cheese thing until I did it...now I'm like, addicted. It's like the inside of a cannoli or something. I mean, I know that's marscapone but still!!! I'm big on almond flavoring. Mmm.

Bru--I'm glad your husband's out and feeling okay!!! Yay!!

Judy--I think I'm eating too much as well, I have a feeling that things aren't going to go well at the dietician check-up. I've had a few off the wagon days but for the most part I've been good. Outside of ONE day, no bread-no potatoes-no rice. I've stuck with phase 1, I think maybe I should go to phase 2 to see how I do. I dunno. It's all so frustrating.

Bloom, let me know how you do at the weigh in, if you do not do well I will go back on nutrisystem or something like that. I do not feel like anything is coming off. I am only at 1.5 weeks though. I do need more exercise.

Hi Everyone, sounds like everyone is doing AWESOME! I like the ricotta recipe, i'm going to try it.

Loraine, team captain, you are back!!!!

I just mixed the ricotta with a sugar free pudding mix of chocolate and put in chopped almonds. Almost like a canoli filling. It is good.

I also make the sugarfree jello, dry, with cottage cheese and SoBe approved Cool whip. Great!!!

I have a feeling though that at the end of this month I will never eat cottage cheese or ricotta again though!

Val, I am registered for the Breast cancer walk on Saturday too. Do you think we can do the 3.5 miles with Hoffman and then another 3.5 miles for the walk?

I will plan on meeting you at 8 at the Juicery unless I hear otherwise from you. Depending on who comes perhaps we should Walk over to the Rose Garden and Casino as our 8 am walk, then we would not have to move our cars? I am game for whatever you want to do. Christa will be at the walk (Komen) as well.

Anyone else want to join us at the Susan Komen walk?

Judy thanks again for the application . I filled it out I'm just waiting for the referral from my PCP . I hope I get in.

Hey guys, I need some input. I am kind of getting cold feet, probably just nervous but, can you guys tell me how this has changed your life. Not just because you look better and everyone tells you that you look good, that is a real bonus of course, but what else have you gotten from it or what do you expect from it. How will it change your life?

I will probably go to the support meeting next week with Nicki and Loraine and will ask the same question.

I am bummed out and went for Indian food tonight. My first real carbs in two weeks. I think I will get back on the wagon tomorrow though.

I nervous about this too. After I filled out the weight loss history portion of the application I worry the doctor will think I didn't try long enough on each diet plan which was about six to seven months . But I'm also worried that I will have problems after and will it really help my issues. My biggest problem I have right now is trying to figure out if it will make my back feel better enough I can excerise more often than I can right now.

Thank for letting me get this out. I would appreciate any advice .

I nervous about this too. After I filled out the weight loss history portion of the application I worry the doctor will think I didn't try long enough on each diet plan which was about six to seven months . But I'm also worried that I will have problems after and will it really help my issues. My biggest problem I have right now is trying to figure out if it will make my back feel better enough I can excerise more often than I can right now.

Thank for letting me get this out. I would appreciate any advice .

Bugs, at the seminar they will discuss the impact of the band on back pain. But think about it, whatever hangs out in front pulls on your back. I have back pain today more than usual. I do exercise a lot and it helps. I go to a class called Jazzercise a few times a week. If you or anyone is interested let me know. You can always go to a first class for free. There are ladies of every size and age. Currently classes are held at Transit and Clinton as well as Ridge and Abbott.

How long you have been on diets previously seems to differ by insurance. Even if you have to go on a diet for your insurance, the whole process takes 4-5 months anyway so you have time to try again.

Have a good day.

Dr. Hoffman also did his surgery.

How is your guy today? In much pain?

Hope he is doing well.

Brubear,

How is your husband doing?

Bugs, at the seminar they will discuss the impact of the band on back pain. But think about it, whatever hangs out in front pulls on your back. I have back pain today more than usual. I do exercise a lot and it helps. I go to a class called Jazzercise a few times a week. If you or anyone is interested let me know. You can always go to a first class for free. There are ladies of every size and age. Currently classes are held at Transit and Clinton as well as Ridge and Abbott.

How long you have been on diets previously seems to differ by insurance. Even if you have to go on a diet for your insurance, the whole process takes 4-5 months anyway so you have time to try again.

Have a good day.

Judy .Because the back injury is permament thats one of the reasons why I don't exercise. But ok then so maybe they will think I'm a candidate. thanks for listening and the advice.

Hi Judy! I was reading your blog about having cold feet! I am sooooo excited about this surgery. I'm not in it to make me look better, I'm in it to FEEL better. I'm only 43 and have had diabetes for about 4 years, along with that I have high blood pressure and high cholestrol. I look at this as a new lease on life. I can't wait to feel like i'm 20 again. My dad has been a diabetic for about 40 years and last year was started

on dialysis, for his kidney failure, which is a complication of diabetes. So its ok to be a little nervous but look at the out come. A healthier YOU

My hubby is feeling good, still alittle sore at incision sites, but good. He actually went back to work today. He also learned the hard way not to drink too fast. Nausea, dry heaves and sweating.