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

[val 7]

judy,

when they put the bands in they do have some Fluid in them. hoffman told me that

[RAINWI 4]

Judy,

I left at about 4:50. My word that took forever!! 2 stinking hours of waiting to see the doc for 3 minutes. No fill either. Well Im trying to do better with what I choose to eat its not all the band I have to do more work also.

See you tonight

[jlalor2003 0]

i'll see ya there sweets! will be interesting to meet you all! damn, i might have to try to look good. not just a routine visit huh. lol

[jlalor2003 0]

well just got on the scale this morning. somehow i gained half a pound? what the #$%^&* how did this crap happen? I have to stop this stuff. I think i'm addicted to my scale now. Does anyone else miss being able to chew food? UGH!

[daniellabee 0]

:thumbup:well I am really excited, I started South Beach phase one a few days ago & starting exercising on my lunch break and I have lost 5 pounds. I almost started crying when I put on my pants (which of course had been a liiiitle too snug lately) and they are lose! I have actually been comfortable sitting here at work all day in regular work clothes. It feels great.

I dont even have this panicky feeling about Thanksgiving anymore, like I know I dont need/want potatoes or bread. Lets hope it stays that way till next week. I'm trying to get to the meeting tonight as long as my husband gets home from work in time to stay home with our daughter. Hope to meet everyone:)

[bloomerific 5]

China---congrats!! I'm so happy for you, yay!!! We'll have to chat about stuff soon!

Jason---don't get on that scale, brotha! It just messes with your head and usually wrong anyway. Trust only the scale at the clinic until your next appointment. Getting on the scale once a week or so is okay to monitor your weight but honestly---i've found it's more important how I feel, how healthy I am, how my clothes fit, etc. I got on the scale the morning of my last appointment and it was 3 lbs. off---to the positive, so when I got to the clinic, I'd lost more than I'd thought. Stupid scale, messing with our heads. Life will be much better when you get to soft solids, and you'll appreciate the food so much more. We've all been there, I got SO sick of pureeing everything...even at my best friend's wedding I ate a plate of professional pureed food...filet mignon, chicken pesto thingey, carrots, and a pureed baked potato. Ridiculousness.

I'm constantly thinking I've stretched my pouch because I get weird pains and I've overeaten a couple of times non-intentionally (on the phone, walking around, just felt like I wanted more). And I can really feel my port now so of course I popped it off. Or, maybe I've just lost weight there :rolleyes2: At least I've got my humor!!! :tongue2:

[JudyAnticola 2]

Rockettes was great! Linda reminded me that you would not be at the meeting. Will we try to walk somewhere Saturday? I will see you next week for sure at the Trot anyway.

[JudyAnticola 2]

Hi China, Rain told me you were there but I was in a room and did not get a chance to talk to you.

[JudyAnticola 2]

Yes, that is what I thought. I think the nurses are telling the patients that they are not restricted after surgery. We need to start logging our questions and submit a list to Hoffman so things can be clarified. Wonder if he maybe decides on a case by case basis and that some do not have anything in.

This young lady that I met was hoping for a fill on day 7 post op because she was told she had nothing and she figured what the heck? I told her to be careful as I was pretty sure whe was restricted somewhat. I did not want her to choke thinking it was just like her regular stomach.

[bloomerific 5]

Judy---I'm still waffling on the Trot for this year. My sister seems to think otherwise but I hurt SO badly last year. I was barely able to shop the next day, lol! Of course I weigh about 80 lbs. less but still. I get really competitive and don't want to be last. We'll see.

--Sally

[vicki's band 0]

Judy, sorry, but it looks like a no go for tonights meeting. I somehow left my hatch open and left the light on in my car all night and now the battery is dead. A friend is coming after work to help me either jump it or get a new battery. Boo h oo, I was so looking forward to meeting everyone tonight. Have fun..vicki

[JudyAnticola 2]

You wont be last, there are 10,000 people. many of them just there for fun. I came in 7000th.

[china 1]

Hi China, Rain told me you were there but I was in a room and did not get a chance to talk to you.

i wish i would have known u where there i'd love 2 talk 2 u.

[china 1]

i wish i would have known u where there i'd love 2 talk 2 u.

also thank u bloom n yes we really do need 2 chat. Call me soon.

[val 7]

it depends where u guys go- i prob cant go to the galleria. my friend donna is getting married that day, so it will be a busy day. if u go to thepark count me in otherwise ill go to the gym

val