looking for new bandsters in buffalo ny ?

regi61 · March 28, 2008

i have decided to do the lap band with Dr Hoffman-- he seems the most available and I would like it done asap (i've been trying to get the band done since jun'07.. ) I cant wait to see this tool working with what I already do with exercising and eatting correctly-- feel free to email me-- we are in this together to get to out healthest wieght

msgigle · March 29, 2008

Hi regi61 I to will be banded by Dr hoffman. i will find out my date on APR 15 went for a visit on MARCH 26 i lost 7lbs on southbeach 7lbs to go before next visit iam so happy i could dance a jeg.and i will be able to pick a surgery date. am still having a little bit of a hard time. because i carve. bread, sweets. and rice. but its coming along slowly but surely. am looking forward to the surport meeting on APR 9th at 6pm i all so got go back to another semenair on APR 3rd because my surport person doesnt live with me so their making me bring my daughter.and sister again because she didnt sign in on jan 17th. so it a process other than that . am done except the 7lbs. before the 15th of apr. how is it going for you? and have you ever talk with DR hoffman?

lindatatu · July 3, 2008

HI- I have posted before- I have my referrel but I am still working on the paper work- Sad I know-My Dr is referring me to Dr POSner but I am not sure what Dr I really would like-
I would love to chat with you all about your results and imputs or for those who have been yet where are you in the process?

Lovingheart, are you still out there? I too live in South Buffalo and am in the process of the LapBand system. My doctor will be Dr. Hoffman at Buffalo General. I would love to talk.

lovingheart · July 3, 2008

HI I am still here- I went to the seminar with posner and my first appt is not even untill late aug- I am dissapointed my friend went and she already had her appt and and plan on surgery asap-

What about you-? When are you going? etc- lets talk!

lindatatu · July 3, 2008

HI I am still here- I went to the seminar with posner and my first appt is not even untill late aug- I am dissapointed my friend went and she already had her appt and and plan on surgery asap-
What about you-? When are you going? etc- lets talk!

Hi Lovingheart, I sent my application in March 12th. I was at the hospital on April 1st so I went up to the 15th floor to check on the application. I was told I would need a psych eval and a TSH so I immediately took care of both. I was invited to the May 1st seminar where we were told we could come in and get weighed and once it was officially recorded we could start on SB Diet. I got weighed on May 6th. Because I was going on a cruise I did not start the diet until May 27th. I had my "3 hour blitz" which was only 2 hours on June 24th. I was assigned Dr. Hoffman which after reading how much every one likes him I was pleased. I have to have a colonoscopy and Dr. Hoffman is doing that on July 10th (because others have tried and not been successful). I go back to the dietician on July 22nd and my first appointment with Hoffman is August 26th. They say you are scheduled for surgery 2-6 weeks later but I am having a big event on September 23 so I do not want it until after that. I have to be in high gear for a few weeks to get ready for it.

When you say your first appointment isn't until late August do you mean with the surgeon or the 3 hr appointment with the NP, PT, and nutritionist?

I was extremely successful on SB and almost lost too much weight to qualify. I am not allowed to lose another pound. Which is very hard for me. I guess just so I weigh the same at the appointments I will be okay.

I plan to go to the July 16th support meeting at Buffalo General. I am trying to learn as much as I can before hand. I love this site.