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 had my first real fill today. He put in 1.5 cc in addition to the 3 he said he put in during the surgery. I can tell the difference already. Had a cup of cream soup for lunch and was very full. YEAH!

I was wondering how long everyone has waited to hear from Dr. Hoffman's office. It's been at least a month.

Rain--that's awesome!!

Bugs--I would call again. You should've heard by now.

Thanks bloomerifric

hi China, no unfortunately I live in lancaster, but if I can I will be at the next support group. Hope most of us will be there so we can all meet. I got my second fill today, 1.5cc the Hoff said he wants to fill small amounts 8 weeks apart so we can adjust to the south beach diet and lifestyle. oh well, I think I could adjust More If I was restricted more!!! we'll see.............

Rain,

I got my first fill today. the np told me i had to go back on liquids, but didnt say for how long. dr hoffman told me to go on pureed then soft. what were u told

val

China,

hang in there. dont get frustrated because the process is long. sorry i havent called u- been crazy, but i do want to get together. i will pm u my number and give me a call because id love to get together and walk. i have to exercise everyday, its the way my metabolism is

val

hi everyone,

val ok girl i wanna start walking again. and why did they put u back on liquids?

bandofgold just let me know and can you ask for more to be put in. let me know when the next support meeting is and i will come.

also called today to see if i could get a appointment could not get through. left a message with someone named brenda ricks. does any one know the number that u call to make an appointment.

i think because initially there can be some swelling and they dont want anything to get stuck- because then i go to mushies and then soft

hi everyone,

val ok girl i wanna start walking again. and why did they put u back on liquids?

bandofgold just let me know and can you ask for more to be put in. let me know when the next support meeting is and i will come.

also called today to see if i could get a appointment could not get through. left a message with someone named brenda ricks. does any one know the number that u call to make an appointment.

China, dont worry, now that you went to the seminar they will call you with a date, probably in a week or so. You will probably be seen within the next month. At this point you can not just call for an appointment, you have to wait until they put you on the schedule as they start scheduling the new people soon after the seminar. How many people were there at the seminar?

Hoffman will be off for two weeks in September I heard, and Dr. Forbes is gone, so it may be a little slower. You are on your way now.

If you have not heard from them by next week then I would call again. I am sure they are working on the schedule-that is what they do after a seminar.

For me, surgery was 5 months after I applied, 3 months after I went to seminar. I had all my testing done and insurance approval, so it went a little quicker. I would guess it is about a six month process. Plus you have to lose your 5% weight.

I know how frustrating it is, I was at the top of the frustrated patient list!!! It will come fast. For me I am now at a 16 pound weight loss after 5 weeks.

i think because initially there can be some swelling and they dont want anything to get stuck- because then i go to mushies and then soft

Val, did they have the old scale back or were you on a different scale?

Hi Val,

I didnt even see a nurse I only saw Dr Hoffman and he said mushies. I think that the hospital is going to be even harder to get through to. Brenda quit so now they are missing someone to even answer the phones! Im glad I got it done when I did because I think that its going to be a long wait sorry!

China, I went to the same seminar Judy did and my surgery is not until October. It could have been Sept 22nd but that isn't good for me and then Dr. H is going out of town for two weeks. Patience is the name of the game. It is a prelude to the rest of our journey when we must be patient with our weight loss and progress.

BTW you haven't heard from me cause I am on vacation. Wont be back at the computer until I am home. I am at the libray now in Ocean City, MD

it looked like the old one judy

the np said liquids and he said mushies- who knows? i stayed on liquids for yesterday and today- tomorrow will start on pureed.

when i went for my appt yesterday they were so busy they couldnt give me my next appt and told me to call. it will be fun trying to get through!