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:

WOW i was beginning to think that noone reads these posts, lol. I dont drive so i cant make it to the meetings, but i wil be glad when the weather gets warm enough to start walking and doing the outdoor stuff i love. Gardening, swimming, and just plain outdoors. I am still struggling with food choices, but trying to be good. Seems like stuff gets stuck more often now, ( i need to slow down i think)

I see dr. hoffman next month and hope i lost a few more lbs.

Hi Rosebud. Sounds like you are doing good. 50lbs is a lot! It is difficult getting the type of support we need from these bariatric surgeries from our loved ones. They really do'nt understand how we feel. Now that the weather is breaking it'll be good o start walking. You should come to the support group meetings... You'll find plenty of support there too :-)

WOW i was beginning to think that noone reads these posts, lol. I dont drive so i cant make it to the meetings, but i wil be glad when the weather gets warm enough to start walking and doing the outdoor stuff i love. Gardening, swimming, and just plain outdoors. I am still struggling with food choices, but trying to be good. Seems like stuff gets stuck more often now, ( i need to slow down i think)

I see dr. hoffman next month and hope i lost a few more lbs.

Email - so we can be buddies. I don't get out much or get around easy. oecjcs@roadrunner.com

I just had a fill. See Dr. Hoffman in 8 weeks.

So, I'm finally back on the website. I haven't been on in several months. I was banded on 5/25/10 and I'm down 78 pounds! A little over 1/2 of what I need to lose. The last couple of weeks my band has been really tight, but I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks. Going back tomorrow, but I am going to be SORE!

When exactly is the support group again? I've been meaning to go, but just can never seem to make it. How is everyone else doing?

Hi everyone! I just got my surgery date today! Getting banded on May 10th by Dr. Posner! It's been a long hard road. I have lost 16.2 lbs in 5 weeks and I am so ready for this surgery!! It's starting to feel real finally.

Hello

I am just beginning the process of getting the lapband at Buffalo General. I have my seminar date of April 28th and was wondering how long after the seminar did you get banded? I have heard many different stories that you could go a month after and as long as 6 months after. Just trying to get an idea of the time frame.

Thanks!!

went to see dr. hoffman yesterday, (saw the nurse insead) the band was to tight, i gained 3 lbs, i am so friggen fustrated. I hear all the stories of all the weight loss, i am stuck at the 50 lbs and i was hoping at my 1 year mark i would be closer to my goal of 75. ugh. I need to get out and walk more and excercize. i just hate doing it alone, and no money to join the gym. feeling lost

Hello

I am just beginning the process of getting the lapband at Buffalo General. I have my seminar date of April 28th and was wondering how long after the seminar did you get banded? I have heard many different stories that you could go a month after and as long as 6 months after. Just trying to get an idea of the time frame.

Thanks!!

Hey!

My timeline went and is going a little like this.

Jan 27th I had my seminar.. I started the paperwork in October!

Had my first appointment at BGH on March 1st which is with the physical therapist, nurse practitioner, and dietician

Had my 2nd appt with the dietician on April 7th

Had my surgery consult appointment on April 11th with Dr. Posner

At that point everything was in order and I FINALLY got to schedule surgery, which is going to be May 10th!

Once the ball started rolling, it went quickly. I didn't really hit any major speed bumps and they were all very shocked with how quickly I could get the whole pre-op process done but it is possible to get it in less than 4 months from the seminar date! They do take their sweet time with calling you so don't be alarmed lol.

Good luck!

Hello

I am just beginning the process of getting the lapband at Buffalo General. I have my seminar date of April 28th and was wondering how long after the seminar did you get banded? I have heard many different stories that you could go a month after and as long as 6 months after. Just trying to get an idea of the time frame.

Thanks!!

Hey!

My timeline went and is going a little like this.

Jan 27th I had my seminar.. I started the paperwork in October!

Had my first appointment at BGH on March 1st which is with the physical therapist, nurse practitioner, and dietician

Had my 2nd appt with the dietician on April 7th

Had my surgery consult appointment on April 11th with Dr. Posner

At that point everything was in order and I FINALLY got to schedule surgery, which is going to be May 10th!

Once the ball started rolling, it went quickly. I didn't really hit any major speed bumps and they were all very shocked with how quickly I could get the whole pre-op process done but it is possible to get it in less than 4 months from the seminar date! They do take their sweet time with calling you so don't be alarmed lol.

Good luck!

Hi Girls,

I just wanted to say hi and to tell you all that Im on this low glycemic eating plan with no flour, sugar, artificial sweetners and Im doing really good. I have lost 11 lbs in 3 weeks and I have gotten rid of most of my cravings. Yes, it was tough at first and I did a 3 day detox where I only ate veggies and fruit but it seems to be working. Im back in my smallest size pants and Im actually looking forward to weigh myself these days!

Rain, what is the eating plan - just what you said? I don't eat much or any of that (flour, sugar or artifical sweetners) My cravings are horrible, especially at night. If I could stop the night time eating I would be in good shape!

Hi Girls,

I just wanted to say hi and to tell you all that Im on this low glycemic eating plan with no flour, sugar, artificial sweetners and Im doing really good. I have lost 11 lbs in 3 weeks and I have gotten rid of most of my cravings. Yes, it was tough at first and I did a 3 day detox where I only ate veggies and fruit but it seems to be working. Im back in my smallest size pants and Im actually looking forward to weigh myself these days!

Linda,

just google low glycemic eating plan. Im doing the plan for Lifestyles transitions but its just based on Low glycemic eating. I can tell you that I was a SERIOUS candy eater. Like a 1lb a week of gummys and I dont even crave them anymore. I used to eat a gallon and 1/2 of icecream a week but not anymore. It feels like a plan that you could live with. Lots of veggies some fruit and Protein. Pretty much anything in its natural form not packaged. Of course I still eat a cookie here and there but Im not like attacking people for a donut like I used to. I have been losing 2 lbs a week and lost 5 on the 3 day detox. This week on wednesday the 27th I get my offical body fat loss and can let you know if you are interested in the figures.

Thanks Rain. I have also been interested in a detox but don't know which one is safe for a diabetic.

just google low glycemic eating plan. Im doing the plan for Lifestyles transitions but its just based on Low glycemic eating. I can tell you that I was a SERIOUS candy eater. Like a 1lb a week of gummys and I dont even crave them anymore. I used to eat a gallon and 1/2 of icecream a week but not anymore. It feels like a plan that you could live with. Lots of veggies some fruit and Protein. Pretty much anything in its natural form not packaged. Of course I still eat a cookie here and there but Im not like attacking people for a donut like I used to. I have been losing 2 lbs a week and lost 5 on the 3 day detox. This week on wednesday the 27th I get my offical body fat loss and can let you know if you are interested in the figures.

If he is so great why hasn't anyone reviewed him?

http://www.lapbandsurgeonreview.com/aaron-hoffman/

Just curious!

Hey everyone!!!

I haven't been here in FOREVER!!! But just an update...I was banded in September '08, and I have lost about 140 lbs. So I'm at about 320. Then I started having issues last summer, but nothing that I thought wasn't just me chewing enough or something. Or talking while eating. I then had two seizures in a month, and both times I had seriously low potassium levels, something that triggers seizures.

So, I just started driving again, and the week before I did, I was waking up at night coughing, throwing up every day, so I made an appointment to have an upper GI. Well, the barium went NOWHERE so I guess that's what's wrong! I was basically malnourished, not eating properly...and mind you, only had 1.5 CCs in my band because I've always been wicked sensitive.

Dr. Hoffman decided right then to have me come up to the 2nd floor, and we made plans to have my band removed and revised to a sleeve. So my band removal is May 14th and my sleeve will be made on June 25th. Right now, my band is empty which ticks me off, but I'm in such a routine that I haven't changed my eating habits. This is a good thing!

I'm really excited to get the sleeve done, he said that if he would've been able to do the sleeve, he would've done it to me rather than the band. I'm in that small percentage that has issues! Glad to see that some of you have had it done and are happy. I'm all about the slow process with the band, but once it glitched...nothing else came off. So I'll be loving life at this time next year, for sure!

Hope all has been well with all of you!

--Sally

For those of you who have had their band removed, how long did it take? Dr. Hoffman said it's an outpatient procedure, but how long were you out of work? I was planning on the week because of the wound sites and stuff...any clue?

I wish there was a thread for him on verticalsleevetalk!!!

--Sally