Dr. Aaron Hoffman - Lap Band done in Buffalo, NY (Dr. Hoffman)

[JudyAnticola 2]

Bloom, it does not hurt to get a fill, at least it did not hurt me. If you have lost 1-2 pounds a week they may not fill you as that is the expected weight loss. But good luck, let us know.

[debbiemaj 0]

Hello My name is Debbie. I was in the october seminar. I was told in July I would be in the August seminar, Then the septembar one, and nothing. I called everyday like you and nothing. I fianlly went down there and got into thr october seminar, in their defense they did have all my paper work in a folder which made me feel better.

[JudyAnticola 2]

Debbie Maj, please meet us Saturday. We had a big group this past week and it was fun!!

[JudyAnticola 2]

Bloom, how did it go today.

[bandofgold 0]

Hey guys, I'm ready for coffee anytime anyone else is.. thanx val for the boost of confidence..

No they will not keep you awake because they need to intubate, I already asked!

No a fill doesn't hurt.

whew!!!

is anyone going to the meeting, when is it?

[bloomerific 5]

Hey Judy, it went GREAT! Y'all were right, I didn't need a fill, and he's not even sure if I'll need one on Jan. 6th if I keep up how I've been so far. I've lost another 15 lbs. for a total of 75 since the end of May when I first started the program. Insane!!!!!!! So things are great, I'm gonna bump up my exercise, though!

[daniellabee 0]

Good morning, i have my 1st appt at BGH today, the whole 3 hour deal. NOw I cant remember, they said to wear comfortable clothes but do they have you do some kind of excercise or something? I have to go back to work after & I'm afraid I'm going to be sweating my butt off and need another change of clothes...?

[daniellabee 0]

bloom congratulations on the weight loss so far, that is really exciting!

[NBflo Girl 2]

Good morning, i have my 1st appt at BGH today, the whole 3 hour deal. NOw I cant remember, they said to wear comfortable clothes but do they have you do some kind of excercise or something? I have to go back to work after & I'm afraid I'm going to be sweating my butt off and need another change of clothes...?

If I remember correctly, they put me on the treadmill for about 10 minutes and talked to me while I was walking. They also did not set it to a very fast pace so I really didn't get into a sweat. Then she brought me to a couch type piece of furniture ( no back on it ) that she tested my strength of my legs and arms. It was strenuous for me -- my arms mostly, but not enough to break a sweat.

Good luck today. The group are all very nice. I will be there also for my last weigh-in at 1:30. Peobably won't see you.

shar

[NBflo Girl 2]

Hey Judy, it went GREAT! Y'all were right, I didn't need a fill, and he's not even sure if I'll need one on Jan. 6th if I keep up how I've been so far. I've lost another 15 lbs. for a total of 75 since the end of May when I first started the program. Insane!!!!!!! So things are great, I'm gonna bump up my exercise, though!

Bloom... great news !! Wish me luck

shar

[debbiemaj 0]

Hey Judy! How are you? Will you still be walking if it rains??? If your going to be there I will go. I had the stomach flu last saturday. yuck! How is linda doing? hope to see you Saturday. I go for my first appointment Wednesday the 12th at 1230. I'm so excited.

[daniellabee 0]

ok I swear I am cursed when it comes to all this. I was supposed to have my 1st 3 hour appt toady at BGH. BUT I just left work early, got on the thruway & then got a message on my cell phone that the NP was sick & they cancelled my appt...took me 5 months to get that appt.

So I called and unbelievable I actually get thru to Marietta and she refused to give me a specific date for a new appt, said prob 12/3 but she would send me a letter. So now since THEY had to cancel I have to WAIT ANOTHER 4 WEEKS!! I am just beyond discouraged.

[bloomerific 5]

Oh no!!! That's not fair, you should be able to get in there next Wednesday!!! I would call back and ask to be put on the "cancel" list, so that if someone cancels you can get right in next week.

[vixter 0]

Hi guys, This is bandofgold "band" ... has anyone had problems with there lapband site. I was told i had to re register and could not log on for nothing, and when i tried my user name bandofgold, it said it was already in use and no matter what i tried, nothing worked. so now I am vixter. tried to set it up as it was before, but had to change the user name!!!!!!!!!!

any way, congrats to you Bloom, way to go!!!

I opened my mouth to soon, i was down to 226 and now I'm up to 229. I am so discouraged, i swear if i didn't starve myself and eat only protien, i would never lose. I am even walking twice a day. I don't know what i'm doing wrong, but hopefully i will get over it soon, and start losing again.

When is the next meeting, anyone got a date?

thanks all and talk with you later.

[buckets62 0]

Hi everyone, What's up with the web site? I'm scheduled for surgery on Friday. It really went fast. I seen Dr. P on Oct 20th. I'm down 20 lbs and ready. I bought EAS at Sam's club the other day it's ok but not a frozen ice cap. I Wish. Is it ok to chew my Viactiv when I'm on liquids? Is any Soup ok if I strain it ? They gave me a suggested schedule on how to get all my liquids in. Did any of you follow it or any suggestions. Do you get a foley? See you soon.