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 got mine on Broadway in Cheektowaga 683-6699. I have Independent Health and it was 50/50 split. I pay $40.00 a month for like 1 year I believe. I still have three months to go for payment. Once they had my scrip from my doctor for my air levels it was fast I believe.

Bloom try calling them and ask about how fast they can get yours to you. Explain your having the surgery and see if they can have you one by Friday. 683-6699. Let me know..... I'll still meet ya for my case anytime!!

Oh and it's called Respiratory Services of WNY

3229 Broadway St.

Cheektowaga, NY14227

683-6699

Dear bloom, Sorry, put my foot in my mouth along with all that food as usual (about the childbearing stuff) anyway I was in a crazy mood yesterday and hope you know no concerns are trivial, cause we all worry about different things. the nail polish thing is for the pulse ox they put on your finger to register how much oxygen you have in your blood, and also to check blood return when they press on your nail and it turns white and then back to pink again. but hey!!!, your on your way to thin and it is so exciting and I'm with you all the way. you are going to do great. try to worry about your clothing allowance, cause your going to have to buy all new stuff. isn't that terrible, ha ha...talk to you guys later, and by the way whoever was asking about c-pap, I have been on it for about 1 1/2 yrs and i use it everynight, it was better than waking up gasping for air, and i got it at apnea care, there is one in west seneca and amherst...good luck

p.s. If they know you have apnea they told me if i didn't bring my machine, they would cancell my surgery. so I took it....

Edited September 9, 200817 yr by bandofgold

Bandofgold.... Man your doing awesome........

Thank you! thank you! thank you! LLL I'm not getting much support here at home with the other half, so I appriciate your support very much... Dr. H contributes it to the pool, I go the Greenfield nursing home on Broadway in Alden for Aquatic therapy and it seems to be helping alot, even with the knee and back pain. I go two times a week. you also are doing awsome and I hope this doesn't slow down anytime soon, but if it does, it does, as long as it doesn' go up!!

Your working your tail off girl..... I used to do pool work outs twice a week also when I lived in Hawaii that's the time I lost over 168 lbs. Only to move back to Buffalo and gain it all plus some.....Grrrrr

Oh that hubby has a twist of unsecure feelings right now. Wait he'll soon come on board and reap the benefits of your new found bod and energy....

I doubt it LLL. first, were not married, and 2nd he is 68 yrs and there are no benefits if you know what I mean lol... But I got you guys, and thats enough for me. thanks vicki

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Hmm perhaps he knows his time is limited... LOL,LOL,LOL

Hi all!

Saw Dr. Hoffman today and I am scheduled for surgery Oct 6th! So now I have gone from "I can't wait til surgery is scheduled" to "OMG am I doing the right thing? isn' that too soon...maybe I should wait..."

DH is laughing at me...says I'm a nut case and everything will be fine! Don't know what I would do without him!

Where'd y'all get your machines? How long did it take; like am I not going to be able to get it in time?

I'd like to have it *just in case* but if I can't then I'll be chatting with you, LLL

I got my machine at the doctors office the same day I got the results of my sleep study.

Where'd y'all get your machines? How long did it take; like am I not going to be able to get it in time?

I'd like to have it *just in case* but if I can't then I'll be chatting with you, LLL

I got my machine at the doctors office the same day I got the results of my sleep study.

Linda, what machine are you talking about getting in time? I thought you had your CPAP. I am confused!!!

See you Saturday?

Let us know how you make out Bloom, but certainly we can get you one for show. If you have sleep apnea you should get a machine, you are at high risk of stroke if you do not use your machine.

However, if you do not have one yet, how can they expect you to bring it? If you were diagnosed recently?

I am so excited for you.

Hi all!

Saw Dr. Hoffman today and I am scheduled for surgery Oct 6th! So now I have gone from "I can't wait til surgery is scheduled" to "OMG am I doing the right thing? isn' that too soon...maybe I should wait..."

DH is laughing at me...says I'm a nut case and everything will be fine! Don't know what I would do without him!

Dee H. You will not be sorry!! Honest.

Linda, I got my machine right away at apnea care, there is one in west seneca and amherst, they are really great and will help you I'm sure..vicki

mmmmmm, perhaps your right LLL! ha, ha, ha,......

Edited September 10, 200817 yr by bandofgold