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:

Thanks Val and Vicki for the info!

Val- Do you have any suggestion for who I should go to for the psych eval? Could it be any psychologist or does it have to be one that works with BGH?

And Vicki- I am having the band! I am really excited, nervous, anxious etc etc!

Thanks for your replies!

i went to suburban psychiatric associates. i saw a nurse practiotioner and i got in very quick

I just had the sleeve done and am 2 weeks out.. I am having trouble getting the protein shakes down.. someone mentioned the Myplex shakes at Sam's club and someone else mentioned the protein bullets... Any ideas where I can get the bulltets ? is this something in a health food store ? shar

I just had the sleeve done and am 2 weeks out.. I am having trouble getting the Protein shakes down.. someone mentioned the Myplex shakes at Sam's club and someone else mentioned the protein bullets... Any ideas where I can get the bulltets ? is this something in a health food store ? shar

Hey Shar, They do carry the bullets at GNC, the reason i didn't mention them to you is because so many people say they taste horrible. I actually went to buy them and the guy working there talked me out of them saying the taste is really bad. But like i said i never personally tasted them, so if anyone else wants to chime in , do so, cause i would like to hear another opinion....ty vicki

Hey Shar, They do carry the bullets at GNC, the reason i didn't mention them to you is because so many people say they taste horrible. I actually went to buy them and the guy working there talked me out of them saying the taste is really bad. But like i said i never personally tasted them, so if anyone else wants to chime in , do so, cause i would like to hear another opinion....ty vicki

I think i'm going to start stocking up on them now ..even if they are nasty, mix em with a little orange juice and it's all good. Orange juice makes everything taste good. :drool5:

I just had the sleeve done and am 2 weeks out

Hey Shar, how is everything going? Were you able to find a Protein replacement? Where are you at now (puree or still doing liquids)?

Hey Shar, They do carry the bullets at GNC, the reason i didn't mention them to you is because so many people say they taste horrible. I actually went to buy them and the guy working there talked me out of them saying the taste is really bad. But like i said i never personally tasted them, so if anyone else wants to chime in , do so, cause i would like to hear another opinion....ty vicki

i bought this Protein powder from bariatric fusions online...it was really good

hey val are you still online?

I bought the premium shakes at costco but I have to add some cocoa powder to them for more choc flavor... but this week I think I can put a banana in it so maybe it would be ok.. I will try one today... but I am now eating cottage cheese, tuna, scramble egg, bean soup strained, cheese slices, ( they mostly melt in your mouth) .. I guess i could just experiment at 4 weeks out as long as I go slow.... all that I have is protein.. do I really need the shakes ? I go for my blood work on monday so I guess that will tell.. my next appt is on the 17th... anyone else be there ?

I bought the premium shakes at costco but I have to add some cocoa powder to them for more choc flavor... but this week I think I can put a banana in it so maybe it would be ok.. I will try one today... but I am now eating cottage cheese, tuna, scramble egg, bean soup strained, cheese slices, ( they mostly melt in your mouth) .. I guess i could just experiment at 4 weeks out as long as I go slow.... all that I have is Protein.. do I really need the shakes ? I go for my blood work on monday so I guess that will tell.. my next appt is on the 17th... anyone else be there ?

i go on the 22nd

has anyone had Dr Pham?

According to Jimmy Kimmel, there is a cheaper, and more affordable alternative to Weightloss Surgery:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt0X1bYGfyk

Funny!

How are you girls doing with the sleeve??? IS it worth it, any great success?

Hey yeah were all doing great.... I'm down over 50 in just five months so I'm doing awesome.

This sleeve is the best thing I've ever done...... It's so much different feeling than the Band.

You should come to this months support meeting - It's going to be on Thurs. March 17th

A bunch of us Sleevers get together and go out, trying to do it once a month, you're welcome to join us.

Cynthia

How are you girls doing with the sleeve??? IS it worth it, any great success?

Cynthia,

Glad to hear you doing great. Im jealous :wink3:. This band is so fickle and hard to manage. I cant seem to drop any weight!

I know what you mean..... I had my troubles too..... Were you offered the Sleeve? If so jump at this chance to to revised...... Insurance paid for my revistion I have Independent Health and only amount out of pocket was $250.00 for hospital stay...... I'm telling you this is the most troubless way to go and the weight is just melting off..... Even tho we had the band and we had our so called honey moon phase this jump starts the loss and all you need to do is measure your portions out and eat....... No more first bit stuck, fill, unfill... and you know the drill of what can happen with the band.... I loved my band for the first 18 months with over 100 lost but once I had my first probelm it was hell ever since.........

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Cynthia,

Glad to hear you doing great. Im jealous :wink3:. This band is so fickle and hard to manage. I cant seem to drop any weight!