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:

Hi everyone, been out of town and out of touch.

I have so much energy!

I have a lot of energy also...so much so that I started learning how to bowl (they call me "gutter-ball girl") but that'll change once I learn what i'm doing LOL

Here is a good link for a yoga pose that's suppose to help dislodge food stuck in the pouch:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/downward-facing-dog-really-got-me-unstuck-85292/#post1114675

It's only happened a few times, but I've definitely gotten on the floor and done the DD!

Big Gurl, thanks for the tip. I hope to never need it but it is good to know and something I will definitely keep on file!

Hi guys,

Who has an appointment tomorrow (tuesday) at @3pm?

I just wanted to see who'd be around and how long the wait would be. Last time I had an appointment at 3 I was in the waiting room for almost 2 hrs!!! how annoying.

hey everyone does anyone know when the next support meeting is

Well I had my post op appt last tuesday, I kept forgetting to write about it. I lost 9 pounds during the week after surgery. So I'm down 23 in total & very excited about that. That 1st week of liquids was hell, and I'm not doing to good about pureeing my foods. I keep just eating softer things. I still really do not feel any restriction & think I can eat more than I should b able to so I'm trying to make sure I limit myself even if the band doesnt do it.

I cant wait for my 1st fill, i thinks its Feb 10th. Hope everyone is doing good. Sorry I forgot to ask them when the next support group meeting was.

Daniellabee - way to go!!!! - don't count on February being your first fill - they take a lot into consideration. I haven't had a fill yet and my surgery was October 13th.

Rain, my appointment is 1pm.

China - support group meetings are always the third Wednesday at 6pm. That would be the 21st.

grrr if this double post im sorry the page keeps timing out on me!!

So i finally had my seminar last week and they said they will call me tuesday with my first appointment. im excited! it sems like i have been waiting forever. Linda i think we may have met! I walked at the park and the mall with you and my coworker that had her surgery the same day of yours if im not mistaken. now that im truely on my way i will be walking more often. Also where are the support meetings? And should my support person come with me or can he stay home?

Hi Betsy, sure I remember you. In fact I was just thinking about you and also wondering if I would see Christa tomorrow. We seem to be on the same schedule. The support group meetings are at Buffalo General off the lobby between the gift shop and the coffee shop. No support people are necessary.

Hi all...I too have an appointment tomorrow at 2:30. Hopefully I will get my first fill!

Hi all...I too have an appointment tomorrow at 2:30. Hopefully I will get my first fill!

uh oh, I also have an appt at 2:30 tomorrow.. I hope it won't be an all day affair, as it seems he has us back to back and at least two of us at the same time. Hope to meet some of you tomorrow. good luck all................vicki

Hi Betsy, sure I remember you. In fact I was just thinking about you and also wondering if I would see Christa tomorrow. We seem to be on the same schedule. The support group meetings are at Buffalo General off the lobby between the gift shop and the coffee shop. No support people are necessary.

i really hope they do the fill. They wrote it on my appt card & when they were scheduling it they said it would be my 1st fill. Well I guess I'll just wait & see.

I think its almost a good thing I'm back to work now. I find it easier to stay on a schedule & not think about snacking so much throughout the day. I'm trying to figure out though what kinds of healthier things I can snack on. Before I used to eat a lot of nuts and celery & now I'm not supposed to eat those for awhile.

Any suggestions?

Danielle

We will have to see at our appointments. There are three NP's so they will probabley take care of us for the most part. Seeing the doctor will be a bonus. My appointment is 1pm.

I gave Nicki my 3 pm appointment, yes, he is over booked. Last time I had a 3 pm I got out at 5 or so. Rain, you and I were there together. I wish I was coming so I could see you all. I am traveling and Nicki needed an appointment.

Daniellebee-rule of thumb is that if you lose 1-2 pounds a week you will not get a fill, they do not want you to lose any faster. I do not know anyone that got a fill on first post-op, although you could be the first. But if your average weight loss (not just the last week) was 1-2 pounds a week, you almost certainly will not get one. Just dont want you to be disappointed.

I will be gone all next week so I will not be at support.

Hi Betsey--did not find my purse yet, but when I do it is yours! See, I remember you! good luck.

We will have to see at our appointments. There are three NP's so they will probabley take care of us for the most part. Seeing the doctor will be a bonus. My appointment is 1pm.

hey everyone does anyone know when the next support meeting is

Hey China and All :

I had an appointment yesterday at 2:30 -- didn't get out until about 4:15. Its ok because I had alot of questions and I hadn't lost almost anything for about a month or more. Anyway, Lori gave me a fill of 3cc. Apparently when you have the Realize Band, they insert the band w/o any saline and if you need a fill, it holds 9cc altogether when you need it. Lets see what happens now. I have to be on liquids and pureed for awhile now just like in the beginning but w/o the new surgery sensitivities.

I spoke to the girl who gave me the next appointment and she said that it is the 21st @ 6pm and there will be one in Feb also. But, the next monthly meetings (from March on ) will be for the Gastric Bypass patients along with the Bandsters together in one meeting. Previously, they met on separate evenings. I really don't know if they are so shortstaffed that they have to do that but I can't see how we would get anything out of those meetings. They all have different problems than we do with their malabsorption and all. I think also their diet is different too as they don't have to watch calories or fat intake and we really do.

Oh well, hope to see you at the meeting, weather permitting.

shar