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Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Nessa259, how did it go? -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Rain will you get the sleve? -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey bru hey rain how are you? Hope all is well. Judy -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I have been walking around pretty discouraged so it was so odd that these popped up in my mail today. Nothing comes without a price so I guess just keep that in mind. I really don't think this is a good time for me to really give advice on this. It seems like it was easier for those that didn't have the band first. Anyway, it sounds like X ray girl has had a great experience so look to her for answers. Wish you the best. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
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Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Sally, so they are doing it in two procedures? When I had mine done he did the removal and the sleeve at the same time, wonder why they changed it? Good luck to you. Funny thing about your story, I was camping with a lady who had weight loss surgery and then had a seizure right in front of me, and it was potassium. Was that you? I cant remember the ladys name but she was a friend of my sister, Betsy and another friend, Holly. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Rain, I had the sleeve and i am still struggling. Gained a few pounds last weigh in so now I am freeked out about everything I eat. All I do is focus on food, what I eat, what I dont eat, UGH. Will it never end? But glad to have lost what I did. -
Obstructed by a "bezoar", has anyone else heard of this?
JudyAnticola replied to Vampyrvet's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My bezoar was removed laproscopically. I just hope it never comes back. I had a leak after and was in the hospital a long time. -
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Information by Dr. Gregg Jossart
JudyAnticola replied to Alex Brecher's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dr. Jossart I had a sleeve then developed a bezoar and then a leak after the bezoar removal. Can the bezoar recur? Once the leak heals do I have to worry forever about future leaks? I am not sure I will ever feel safe, but maybe it will get easier, this only happened 5 weeks ago. -
Obstructed by a "bezoar", has anyone else heard of this?
JudyAnticola replied to Vampyrvet's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I read an article that said there are various enzymes that will help depending on if the bezoar has meat or vegetbles in it. -
Obstructed by a "bezoar", has anyone else heard of this?
JudyAnticola replied to Vampyrvet's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I just had a bezoar removed that formed after gastric sleeve surgery. I had nausea and vomiting for some time but did not seek medical assistance until after I was completely obstructed and did not keep any thing down, even liquids. After the bezoar was removed one of the stitches let go and I had a leak. It was and is a long recovery, but I think it will be a full recovery. Mentally I am afraid every day. It will take me some time to mentally recover. -
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Information by Dr. Gregg Jossart
JudyAnticola replied to Alex Brecher's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Doctor! I had the sleeve about ten days ago. I have pain on swallowing almost everything. I have severe pain after some foods. I am thinking that my gall bladder is causing some problems, hence the few hours of burning pain, but the initial pain on swallowing, even sometime water, what could be causing that? -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
We could meet at Altons Weds on Transit Road again, maybe after work. Val and Nicki might be able to come. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
You had a baby Rain?? Yeah, that would be worth a few pounds to be sure. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
My drain is no longer filling up, but the fluid is draining out of the whole where the drain goes in. Is this ok? I guess as long as it is draining, but it is kind of messy this way. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey Rain, your pic looks great. I had the sleeve 11/8. Feeling good, in somnia tonight though. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I just did the sleeve. Had the band two years ago but was choking a lot. Had the sleeve Monday, and am full of energy today!! -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi Rain, I hear you look great!!! Congratulations. I havent been on much because every time I say something someone else rips my response apart. I figured why waste my time. I am dropping slowly, never had a gain yet but only down about 35 pounds. Take care, hope to see you soon. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
It has been almost a year since my band and I hiccup everytime I eat too fast. -
dont panic, I had my surgery in July of 2008 and it is still not paid for and I have two insurances. And the 27K is only for the surgery, that does not include the surgeon fee.
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Of course medicaid pays for it. It is our insurances that dont pay.
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Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Oh, sorry Bugs, I thought you said you already had a script for the cortisol test. My mistake. You cant have it done without the script from the clinic anyway, but you do have to have it before surgery. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Bugs, you need to have it before your surgery so they can rule out any cortisol production problems. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Everyone has to have it before the surgery. You may have to have a second test if the result is abnormal, so dont be surprised. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
JudyAnticola replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I brought the cpap to the hospital but they did not ask about it and I did not take it out of the bag.