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 think I only needed the ice when I was in the hospital, so the frozen vegetables might not be such a good idea there! I can not remember if I needed it at home but I was probably just too lazy to go down and get ice when at home, LOL. It was really helpful in the hospital right after the surgery though, I think it relieved the pain as well as the drugs (well, almost). I just remembered that my skin burned from the cutting and stretching and how great the ice made it feel, but they had to change my bed since it dripped all over, which is why I suggested a few baggies or the ice sheets from Walgreens.

We will be thinking of you Bloom, write when you feel better. I bet you will be on line with us on day 2!!!

YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

Judy---how long were your preop things? I've just trying to plan my day tomorrow. :lovechoc:

I think about 2 hours. Bloodwork, EKG and chest xray. Saturday might be faster but you never know.

If you have a health care proxy bring a copy with you, otherwise you will have to complete it again. Just thought of that.

hey everybody,

no real updates my way just wanted to say hey and see how everyone is doing. i have started reading this book about lap band called weightloss surgery with the adjustable gastric band by robert sewell and linda rohrbough its a good book. but i like reading it here better. take care everyone

also does anyone know when the next support meeting is? i would like to attend one.

Pre-op went really well for me, but the nurse had to poke me twice with what seemed like a really big needle. My arm still hurts!!!!

What I didn't know and I just found out was that they catheterize you! I mean, I get that while you're under they would want your bladder under control--sort of. I mean, I freakin' sleep and don't pee! What makes them think I'm gonna pee on the operating table? And seriously, couldn't they take it out before I wake up?

All the RN had to explain to me was "tube in bladder" and I was done for the rest of the convo; I only half listened after that. :shades_smile:

Other than that, I go for my medical clearance on Monday, last weigh in on Wednesday, and boom...here we go!

Those of you talking about ice---what are these flat ice things y'all are talking about?

Bloom,They dont catherize you until your under in the operating room. At least thats when they did it to me. It didnt hurt to get out but if you dont pee by a certain time they say they will put it back in. It might sound like no big deal but I had the hardest time peeing after the surgery. I would sit in the toilet for an hr just to try to get a little tinkle out. I think that the anesthia affected my bladder so bad. I think my roomate must have thought I was crazy I had the urge to pee so bad but nothing would come out. I hope this is not the case for you. Good luck and I didnt get any ice bag I only got the ice chips to eat!

Ugh, just the thought of them putting that up there just grosses me out, lol! When do they take it out...I don't want to wake up with it in me!

Sorry, I think at this point I'm just finding things to freak out about.

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I still don't know if I'm accepted into the program it's so frustrating. I have been calling for two weeks . I'm not sure what to do.

bugs....do NOT give up; they are SO swamped up there it's ridiculous. Keep calling, keep calling, keep calling, is the best advice I can give you. I looked through my stuff to see if there was any numbers that I had, I've just got 859-1168 on my the Kaleida card they gave me. I have Dr. Hoffman's number but that's not gonna get you anywhere with getting your first appointment.

Bloom,

they take it out when your awake. Sorry. But it didnt hurt.

Here are a couple more numbers in case you don't have them.

859-3196 & 859-2067 good luck getting them today on a Monday.

Don't give up calling, just hang-in there!!! Best wishes!!

Rain--thanks for the info. I just don't get it, I didn't have one for my tonsillectomy! I guess that's because it wasn't a major organ surgery, though. :thumbup:

LLL--hello! I'm in my "freakout" stage!!! :cry_smile:

Bloom all right now... Knock it off!! You're doing just fine!! Just think your in the hands of Dr. HoffMan.... He's the top notch Doctor for lap-band in Buffalo.... It's all smooth sailing from here!! Being nervous is very normal. You have us all here supporting you all the way!! Don't even think twice about all the medical so called things that you should feel will expose you etc..... They are so wonderful and will keep you and all your proceedures discreet. I know being as a big girl myself that some of the exposure makes it that much harder to think of some of the exposure. It's nothing like what you think it's going to be..... Once it's over your going to make a huge sign and say gosh why was I so worried about this and that..... The pain, exposure and anything else making you worried. If you need anything let me know, I'm just a stone throw away!!

Edited September 8, 200817 yr by LiveLoveLaugh