I am new to this site and my surgery os to be on September 8, 2008. I am so excited! I am also nervous and looking for a buddy. I live in Buffalo, New York. I am having it done by Dr. Viilianco at Synergy Bariatrics. Thanks.

Hi Nicole, I am usually on another thread but I like to search around once in awhile and I found your post. I too live in Buffalo, South Buffalo to be exact. My surgery is October 13th. It could have been September 22nd but I was busy. It has been a long process but I think I am ready. Actually I would have said I am ready but I was at the beach last week, eating more than usual and am having trouble getting back on track. I am a "light weight" and don't have a whole lot to loose - perhaps 60 total pounds would make me happy. I go to Buffalo General and will have Dr. Hoffman as my surgeon. It will be interesting to hear the perspective of a patient of another surgeon.

Let me know if you want to chat.

Linda

Hello Iam new to this site happen to see your also from Buffalo I had my surgery in July 1,2008 by Dr Forbes at Bflo General Iam excited about finding this site kinda need someone to talk with who is going through or has already had the procedure !

Hi Jen, I would be happy to correspond. But I also want to let you know of a site here with all patients of the CWL clinic at Buffalo General. Do a search for Lap band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman).

The first question I have is how are you doing since surgery. I am still waiting. It is October 13th. But I have been very proactive doing research, reading books etc. I am starting to get nervous. Do you go to the support meetings. I have been to the last two. the next one is September 17th at 6pm. Another thing is that a group of us walk on Saturday mornings at 8am. Dr. Hoffman started the group. Next, do you know who your new doctor is yet? Welcome to 20 questions.:thumbdown:

I am anxious to hear your progress.

Iam doing good since surgery I have lost 20lbs its a slow process,I have gone for 1 fill so far I go for my 2nd in 2 weeks.Some days I can eat more then other days and some days I can eat very little its weird.I wish I would have known sooner about the Delaware park walk something I would have definatly been interested in Oh well summer is just about over will have to catch you guys next summer;-)

My new dr is gonna be Dr Posner have'nt really met him yet but I do remeber him from the seminar and he seems very good.

Hey no excuses. We still walk. This is Buffalo! I hope we walk as long as possible. I don't think the group has gone through a winter yet. I know I will be there this Saturday at 8am. It goes so fast when there is someone walking with you. We talk lapband the whole time. Last week there were four of us. Consider joining us. I will be at the hospital 3 Mondays in a row for pre op, weigh in, and surgery. Preop work is September 29th. Keep up the good work. I hope I lose 20 pounds in the first 9 weeks! Right now I think I will be afraid to eat anything but I guess if I get hungry enough I will. Any tips for a soon to be bander would be apprecited. Right now I am at the age where I have to stop my hormones before surgery. Not looking forward to the side effects! There is a support meeting next Wednesay at 6pm that I plan to go to also. Are you going? It would be great to see you there.

I have not yet attended a support group meeting but Iam considering going,do I need to RSVP or just show up?

Your surgery will be just find for some reason I was'nt nervous at all the day of my surgery before I knew it I was in recovery I dont remeber much,first week at home was a littel rough I actually enjoyed being on the liquad diet I had a hard time going back to solid food,I still cant believe its over and done with the surgery was the easy part I think now is the hardest trying to eat right and excersise.

Hi Jen, I see you went to the other site. Read past posts and you will find a lot of good information and people struggling with the same issues as you. You are suppossed to RSVP for the support meeting but I know people don't. I forgot last month. They are on the third Wednesday of the month at 6pm and are held on the first floor. There is a door to the left of the coffee vendor that says do not enter and you enter anyway. The number to call is 859-1168. They last between 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Was any of the 20 pounds you lost pre surgery? If not you are really doing great. I am down 20 pounds since first weigh in and I suspect I will lose some on Phase 1 the week prior to surgery.

Do you have any comorbiditys? I am looking forward to "curing" my diabetes and perhaps getting rid of my CPAP machine.

I have done a lot of research and read countless books. I have been on hold for a few weeks as I am extremely busy with work (I run a non profit and live where I work so I am lucky that I can work all day and night ) but as soon as it is over, Sept 23rd, I am going back to reading up on the procedure. Being afraid of compliance I am also seeing a therapist/nutritionist. She asked if I was nervous about losing weight and my new body image. I didn't think I was but from what I read a lot of people look in a mirror and still see an obese person. I know when I shop or look at catalogs I still lean towards items that are blousy or full rather than fitted.

Hope to meet you at a support meeting or in the park walking.

Hi Linda

The 20lbs I lost is after surgery and 10lbs before surgery so Iam actually down 30lbs.

I have/had sever astma about my only sickness and since the surgery Iam just about completly off all my astma meds which is a super plus