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

[buckets62 0]

Hi everyone. The holidays are here and so are the temptations. The breakroom at work always has something to eat. I've tried to avoid it. I'm going to pour through my weight watchter recipes and try to have some healthy foods in my fridge for me. I also plan on buying some frozen low cal meals to eat if I'm in a hurry. I haven't been eating alot but I'm eating wrong- I want to have a healthy routine in place for the new year. WE WILL ALL LOOK AWESOME THIS SPRING!!!

[bugsbuni70 1]

I hope we hear soon too. Im not sure how to schedule the pysh appt. If you anything let me know.

[daniellabee 0]

I am so upset. I found out today that my husbands job did decide to change insurance companies after all, they told them a month ago they werent changing it but....they did anyways. I cannot believe this. So as of Jan. 1st its changing, and my surgery was tentatively scheduled for end of January. This new insurance company wont cover it because they consider it "experimental". This is horrible.

I left a message for Marietta to see if there is any way to get it moved up before the end of December but I think at this point it'll take a miracle. This really sucks.

[istra 0]

This new insurance company wont cover it because they consider it "experimental".

that is horrible! i'm so sorry, i really hope you can get it all to work out...

[vicki's band 0]

I am so upset. I found out today that my husbands job did decide to change insurance companies after all, they told them a month ago they werent changing it but....they did anyways. I cannot believe this. So as of Jan. 1st its changing, and my surgery was tentatively scheduled for end of January. This new insurance company wont cover it because they consider it "experimental". This is horrible.

I left a message for Marietta to see if there is any way to get it moved up before the end of December but I think at this point it'll take a miracle. This really sucks.

daniell, Call dr hoffmans secretary and ask her to talk directly to hoffman and i am sure he can move your date up, seeing the circumstances have changed.. I am so sorry, I hope it all works out for you, I will pray for you. vicki

[daniellabee 0]

thank you I'll try that today.

[NBflo Girl 2]

I am so upset.

I left a message for Marietta to see if there is any way to get it moved up before the end of December but I think at this point it'll take a miracle. This really sucks.

I don't think Marietta can do anything for you.. You need to call dr hoffmans office asap.. they will need time to get the approval from the present insurance and tentativelly schedule the surgery prior to the end of december.

Good luck

shar

[daniellabee 0]

i got ahold of Lisa Dr Hoffmans asst. and she's going to look into it, so I'm still hopeful. Good thing I had already got all the major tests out of the way already.

[lindatatu 0]

Daniellabee, good luck on the insurance. I just found out my insurance is changing and will cover less and they are cancelling my husbands. Since he is in the middle of a health crisis that could be very bad but thank goodness he is eligible for medicare. The whole health industry seems to be in an upheaval! My insurance approval (Independent Health) only took a few days.

[lindatatu 0]

I just returned from my 6 week visit. Since I already eat everything I didn't get an diet changes. Two things I did hear where no tanning where the incisions are (someone was asking about going to a salon) and dont' focus on the numbers. I go back on January 13th and I asked Dr. H what he would like me to weigh then and he said he doesn't care just as long as I don't over eat and exercise.

I lost 18 pounds since my pre op weigh in and my A1c is down from 7.9 pre op to 6 AND I haven't had any diabetes meds since surgery! Even though I confessed to some overeating and mistakes he made me feel he was very proud of me.

[bugsbuni70 1]

How do I schedule a pysh appt?

[ewee72 0]

Hi,

I live south of Buffalo in Olean. I am having the band done in Rochester on 12/9 (wish I would have known how wonderful Dr. Hoffman was before choosing Rochester - oh well). I have so many questions and would like to talk to someone in person. Would you be willing to talk? You can email me at jem_74@hotmail.com

Thanks!

[NBflo Girl 2]

How do I schedule a pysh appt?

Call 716-689-3333 -- Suburban Psych Associates.. 85 Bryant Woods South (off 990 from the 290 ) Check to see if your insurance needs a referral. Call asap.. I had to wait about 3-4 weeks for an appointment. Just tell them that you need a psychiatric consult for preparation of bariatric surgery. Drs Hoffman and Posner uses this group.

Good Luck

shar

[bugsbuni70 1]

Thanks for the info, I left a message on their machine.

[vicki's band 0]

I just returned from my 6 week visit. Since I already eat everything I didn't get an diet changes. Two things I did hear where no tanning where the incisions are (someone was asking about going to a salon) and dont' focus on the numbers. I go back on January 13th and I asked Dr. H what he would like me to weigh then and he said he doesn't care just as long as I don't over eat and exercise.

I lost 18 pounds since my pre op weigh in and my A1c is down from 7.9 pre op to 6 AND I haven't had any diabetes meds since surgery! Even though I confessed to some overeating and mistakes he made me feel he was very proud of me.

Linda, congrats on your wt. loss. I was there today same time you were, I asked for you and they said you were already in a room, so didn't get to see you unfortunately. Did you get a fill today? I didn't, he said no fill before holidays, cause he didn't want anyone getting stuck.. but I did manage to lose 12 lbs since 6 weeks ago, so I feel pretty optomistic. wish we could have met, talk to you later. vicki