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:

i'm so excited that it's finally here i keep checking the mail box for the invitation. just happy to that she had already told me and that i was on the list to attend. feels like the ball is finally comin around. i have to go for my seconde sleep test tonight. then the only thing i have left to do is go to get that phyco test. does anyone know of a good one. if so please list there name and #

I am attending the support meeting. It will be my second one. I am not banded. As far as the psych evaluation I see a lot of people on this site went to Dr. Lelito. Don't know his number.

hi linda hope to see you there will post what i will be wearing the night before so we can meet. and went back and found dr. letilo's # will call monday to schedual an appointment. trying to get every thing done before i see the dr so all i have to do is focuse on the weight loss.

I am hoping to attend as well. I have to travel for work the next day but I think I will be able to come to the group and drive to work too. We will see--I am one of the oldies of the group, not as easy as it used to be, LOL.

I went to Lelito and it went well for me.

I just tried to eat part of a hamburger, I still eat too fast when I am home alone. Just walked in from a trip and tried to wolf it down. When will I learn? I did stop before the pain though, but still had one bite too many. Ugh.

judy i hear alot of people say they still eat to fast. i have been trying to do the chewing thing at least 20x's but i cant only make it to 10 before i swollow. keep at it and you will be alright.

I went back to eat a little more and it got stuck, I have been throwing up since. I think it is back to soup or cottage cheese for me for a few days.

what are u trying to eat? or maybe try smaller bites

It was hamburger, but it was a little over cooked. It is truly my fault, I was not even sitting down eating, I was on the run as usual. Probably why I was fat to begin with.

I went back to soup last night and today I just had eggs with cheese and tomatoes.

You are right though, too big and too fast. And when I cook my own burger it is not as dry, this was from a restaurant.

I am learning, slowly it seems!!!

Val, forgot to tell you, your hair cut looked great. did you do it this week?

yes just got it done

thanks judy

I hope to attend the meeting this month, but my other half is having a procedure done by the Hoff, not lapband and I am not sure if I can make it, It is the same day as the meeting, but I will shoot for it...

Vicki, wow, Dr. H. is sure a busy guy-seems like everyone is seeing him the week he gets back to work!

How are you doing with the band? I went to the fair tonight, only had some battered vegetables. It sure if different without the eating, but I had fun. When my husband was alive he ate everything there, he loved it, and I would have a bite of everything he bought. No room for too many bites now, but I enjoyed myself. Spent more money on "stuff" then food.

It is good to know there is still life after the band! Just a little different focus. Have a good week, hope to meet you soon.

Hey Judy, good to here from you, i also went to the fair and your absolutely right, It was different without the food, saved alot of money, but was sure tempted. I had chicken fingers, was a little worried about the batter, but sometimes you just have to make the

"best" choice. Are you going to be at the next support meeting? let me know, I would luv to meet you...

hi everyone i to am attending the seminar this month but, would like to go 2 one of the support meetings please let me know when the nent one is

China the next meeting is August 20th at 6pm at Buffalo General. It is on the first floor to the left of the coffee shop. The door says do not enter but you can enter. I enjoyed my first one. I see Dr. Hoffman on the 19th so I should have my surgery date by then.