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:

Hello My name is Debbie. I was in the october seminar. I was told in July I would be in the August seminar, Then the septembar one, and nothing. I called everyday like you and nothing. I fianlly went down there and got into thr october seminar, in their defense they did have all my paper work in a folder which made me feel better.

Debbie Maj, please meet us Saturday. We had a big group this past week and it was fun!!

Bloom, how did it go today.

Hey guys, I'm ready for coffee anytime anyone else is.. thanx val for the boost of confidence..

No they will not keep you awake because they need to intubate, I already asked!

No a fill doesn't hurt.

whew!!!

is anyone going to the meeting, when is it?

Hey Judy, it went GREAT! Y'all were right, I didn't need a fill, and he's not even sure if I'll need one on Jan. 6th if I keep up how I've been so far. I've lost another 15 lbs. for a total of 75 since the end of May when I first started the program. Insane!!!!!!! So things are great, I'm gonna bump up my exercise, though!

Good morning, i have my 1st appt at BGH today, the whole 3 hour deal. NOw I cant remember, they said to wear comfortable clothes but do they have you do some kind of excercise or something? I have to go back to work after & I'm afraid I'm going to be sweating my butt off and need another change of clothes...?

bloom congratulations on the weight loss so far, that is really exciting!

Good morning, i have my 1st appt at BGH today, the whole 3 hour deal. NOw I cant remember, they said to wear comfortable clothes but do they have you do some kind of excercise or something? I have to go back to work after & I'm afraid I'm going to be sweating my butt off and need another change of clothes...?

If I remember correctly, they put me on the treadmill for about 10 minutes and talked to me while I was walking. They also did not set it to a very fast pace so I really didn't get into a sweat. Then she brought me to a couch type piece of furniture ( no back on it ) that she tested my strength of my legs and arms. It was strenuous for me -- my arms mostly, but not enough to break a sweat.

Good luck today. The group are all very nice. I will be there also for my last weigh-in at 1:30. Peobably won't see you.

shar

Hey Judy, it went GREAT! Y'all were right, I didn't need a fill, and he's not even sure if I'll need one on Jan. 6th if I keep up how I've been so far. I've lost another 15 lbs. for a total of 75 since the end of May when I first started the program. Insane!!!!!!! So things are great, I'm gonna bump up my exercise, though!

Bloom... great news !! Wish me luck

shar

Hey Judy! How are you? Will you still be walking if it rains??? If your going to be there I will go. I had the stomach flu last saturday. yuck! How is linda doing? hope to see you Saturday. I go for my first appointment Wednesday the 12th at 1230. I'm so excited.

ok I swear I am cursed when it comes to all this. I was supposed to have my 1st 3 hour appt toady at BGH. BUT I just left work early, got on the thruway & then got a message on my cell phone that the NP was sick & they cancelled my appt...took me 5 months to get that appt.

So I called and unbelievable I actually get thru to Marietta and she refused to give me a specific date for a new appt, said prob 12/3 but she would send me a letter. So now since THEY had to cancel I have to WAIT ANOTHER 4 WEEKS!! I am just beyond discouraged.

Oh no!!! That's not fair, you should be able to get in there next Wednesday!!! I would call back and ask to be put on the "cancel" list, so that if someone cancels you can get right in next week.

Hi guys, This is bandofgold "band" ... has anyone had problems with there lapband site. I was told i had to re register and could not log on for nothing, and when i tried my user name bandofgold, it said it was already in use and no matter what i tried, nothing worked. so now I am vixter. tried to set it up as it was before, but had to change the user name!!!!!!!!!!

any way, congrats to you Bloom, way to go!!!

I opened my mouth to soon, i was down to 226 and now I'm up to 229. I am so discouraged, i swear if i didn't starve myself and eat only protien, i would never lose. I am even walking twice a day. I don't know what i'm doing wrong, but hopefully i will get over it soon, and start losing again.

When is the next meeting, anyone got a date?

thanks all and talk with you later.

Hi everyone, What's up with the web site? I'm scheduled for surgery on Friday. It really went fast. I seen Dr. P on Oct 20th. I'm down 20 lbs and ready. I bought EAS at Sam's club the other day it's ok but not a frozen ice cap. I Wish. Is it ok to chew my Viactiv when I'm on liquids? Is any soup ok if I strain it ? They gave me a suggested schedule on how to get all my liquids in. Did any of you follow it or any suggestions. Do you get a foley? See you soon.

thanks I'll see if i can get thru today