daniellabee
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About daniellabee
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31 years old
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South Buffalo
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NY
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14220
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daniellabee started following Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary daniellabee!
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Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Well I havent been on here in a fwe weeks. I went in for another fill 2 days ago. It had been 2 months since my last appt & I went up .5 lbs. I guess thats not bad but not good either. I dont know what my problem has been, its like that self-sabotoging part of me is coming back. I've been really bad about drinking with meals, not every time but a good majority of the time. So I get the lecture for that which I really needed. Its frustrating I was doing really good on SB & exercising before the surgery then everything went all haywire after the surgery & it threw me all off. I really need to start reading this site more regularly it really does give you a lot of encouragement & remind you to stay on track. I'm trying not to get discouraged, I've lost about 24 lbs overall but its just stopped. Since the fill I cannot get anything down. It has been extremely painful. I'm really not full but just after taking about 2-3 bites and chewing ALOT it still gets stuck. Any suggestions on things that may go down easier but are still higher in protein?? I really do not want to get any fluid removed unless its an absolute last resort. Thanks for letting me vent:) Danielle -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
its funny that you mention it may drown out the noise. I used mine constantly in the hospital because my roommate snored so loud I thought i was losing my mind...It really helped. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
For anyone who's had the surgery already...Do you remember how long it is before you can have salad?? Never thought I'd say this but I really miss salads for lunch. I go for another appt on tuesday, its my 2nd since the surgery & I'm sure I've gained weight. I feel no restriction still and am able to eat anything which is actually not really good. If anything I think i feel full longer. Its still a struggle psychologically to not eat when your not hungry. I really really hope they are still going to give me a fill. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I was told before surgery any multivitamin would b good. After surgery you have to use the chewables. I hate the flintstone vit. so I use Viactiv chews, they're pretty good. Also you'll have to take 2 addtnl calcium chews, I just got the Target brand and it seems just as good. (The caramel ones are the best:) I think you just have to make sure you get at least 600mg of calcium. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Make sure you make copies of everything you or your doctor sends in to them, things tend to get lost or misplaced for a little while. It may take awhile to get into the seminar too. Dont get discouraged, it took me 4 months but others only 1-2 months. They only have the seminar 1x per month. Then they ususally call you w/in 1 week to schedule your 1st 3 hour appt. I would try Dr Ron Lelito for the psych appt. He is on Main St in Williamsville. He was pretty good & direct, he's very familiar with the process & what info BGH will be looking for. A lot of other ppl on this site went to see him too. I would call now, it took me a month to get my appt with him. I wouldnt go crazy getting any unnecessary tests done too early, at your 1st appt they will tell you exactly what they need from you. Everyone's is a little different depending on your medical backround. I had to have a sleep study, psych test & an EGD since they were concerned about my problem w/acid reflux. If you've had any other major tests done recently, even like a colonoscopy they will want that doctor to send them copies of all the results. Hope that helps, good luck! Danielle -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Call to schedule the psych consult, mine took a month to get in. If you think there is a possibility of sleep apnea you could ask you doctor to recomend a sleep study. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
great job on the weight loss! How long was it since your last fill? Was this your 2nd fill? -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
thanks judy I'll keep that in mind. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
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 -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
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. -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I found it was really easy to make a couple scrambled eggs with cheese on them. I always said I never had time for breakfast but i found it literally dsnt take more than 2-3 minutes. Sometimes I would chop up some green/red peppers ahead of time & saved them in the fridge & then just took a little as needed. That helped to save time in the morning. Or I liked to take 1-2 slices of l/fat deli meat (no bread) & just put a little bit of mayo, a piece of romaine lettuce & slice of red pepper & roll it up. Those were pretty good & easy to eat on the go. At the very least maybe grab a handful of unsalted nuts. I always tried to have a piece of part skim string cheese on hand. It helped to fill me up a little when I would be dying to grab something quick & easy from the dreaded vending machine at work...hope this helps a little. Danielle -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Ok its only been 3 days since the surgery, but i feel absolutely no restriction whatsoever. Do you feel it when just on liquids? I can drink an entire glass of protein shake & skim milk & not feel a thing & not really feel full. I'm confused since China is also not able to even get in enough liquids.............?? -
Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)
daniellabee replied to loraine's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Kathy, Send it in with the application, also dont forget to send in as much info as possible (any recent bloodwork, tests, sleep study etc). Danielle