brubear

My husband and I both see Dr. Hoffman, he is new to there practice. He is wonderful.

No problem sleeping here either. LOL The seminar is March 6.

Sent in the paperwork and am set up for the seminar. They told me I will get that confirmation in the mail(for seminar). I already had the psychologist visit. Did they have you do a sleep study?

I just met Dr. Hoffman today, and he is wonderful. What insurance do you have? After the seminar what is the next step in the process?

That is good to know. I thought the band was good forever. Then I read a website that said 10 yrs. I figured who better to ask but someone who has a band. thank you for the info

I have a puppy so I am taking him outside every hour, and freezing.

I was just wondering, I thought the lap band could stay in place forever(if no complications), but I read some where today that it can only stay in place 10 years. Is this true. Actually this has no barring on me getting it done, but its nice to know

I would'nt mind meeting you guys there.

I hear ya. Really want my band. I feel as though I need something. Meaning some type of tool to lose the weight. Diet and excersice just is not enough to keep it off for me.

Caruanas office still does not have a lap band surgery. Well I called in Jan and they said they may have one in a couple of months.

Cynthia if you don't mind me asking, you work at Buf gen. I completely agree with you on all your points, lap vs. gastric.

Wonderful. I called and got an appointment for next week!!!!!! I am so excited. THANK YOU for all your help and advice.

Paperwork has been in for about 3 weeks , still waiting for the call for the seminar. I left a message to see where I stand, but the message says they call back on fridays. I think Dr. Hoffman is the doctor for me. I really like the great results you have had. I need to lose about 120 pounds give or take, lol.

It also kind of bothers me that a doctor would downplay the band, considering that it is better to lose the weight slowly and safely. I would like to keep my anatomy intact. I actually went through the process with Dr. Caruana for rny, and was approved by my insurance company even had a surgery date. I started looking into the Lap band and have decided that this is my best choice. I have researched rny and lap band and feel it is the individuals choice. Who knows you better then yourself. I feel it should not be entirely the doctors choice.

I think a support group is very important. Its nice to talk with someone who is going through the same things you are.

I didn't look into strong. sorry

that is so funny, but your right you showing yours could help ease some peoples fears

I really think you should be proud of yourself. You are doing AMAZING!! Good for you. Also thank you for all the helpful info.

What pretests are required by dr.hoffman

I am so happy to hear how well the band is working for you, it must be very exciting to see those inches dissapear. In answer to your question, I also have Independent Health. Does Dr. Hoffman make you go on a pre surgery diet? Also what pretests does he have you do? Sorry for all the questions, but its so nice to hear from someone who has had it done, and has done so wonderfully.

Hey any help would greatly be appreciated. Your doing great!!!! Congrats. I can only hope to have the same results.

Thank you for all the information. I now know what to expect. I did call Dr. Hoffmans asst. Lisa. She said to wait it out and hopefully they will call mid feb to set me up for the seminar in March. I am hoping they do, its hard to wait once you have your mind made up.

Hi, I am from Buffalo and have seen Dr. Caruana. He is wonderful, however at this time I was told that he does not do Lap band. How long did it take to get an appointment with Dr forbes? I sent in my paperwork 3 weeks ago, and still have not heard anything. Any suggestions