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

[NBflo Girl 2]

hey everyone does anyone know when the next support meeting is

Hey China and All :

I had an appointment yesterday at 2:30 -- didn't get out until about 4:15. Its ok because I had alot of questions and I hadn't lost almost anything for about a month or more. Anyway, Lori gave me a fill of 3cc. Apparently when you have the Realize Band, they insert the band w/o any saline and if you need a fill, it holds 9cc altogether when you need it. Lets see what happens now. I have to be on liquids and pureed for awhile now just like in the beginning but w/o the new surgery sensitivities.

I spoke to the girl who gave me the next appointment and she said that it is the 21st @ 6pm and there will be one in Feb also. But, the next monthly meetings (from March on ) will be for the Gastric Bypass patients along with the Bandsters together in one meeting. Previously, they met on separate evenings. I really don't know if they are so shortstaffed that they have to do that but I can't see how we would get anything out of those meetings. They all have different problems than we do with their malabsorption and all. I think also their diet is different too as they don't have to watch calories or fat intake and we really do.

Oh well, hope to see you at the meeting, weather permitting.

shar

[daniellabee 0]

I gave Nicki my 3 pm appointment, yes, he is over booked. Last time I had a 3 pm I got out at 5 or so. Rain, you and I were there together. I wish I was coming so I could see you all. I am traveling and Nicki needed an appointment.

Daniellebee-rule of thumb is that if you lose 1-2 pounds a week you will not get a fill, they do not want you to lose any faster. I do not know anyone that got a fill on first post-op, although you could be the first. But if your average weight loss (not just the last week) was 1-2 pounds a week, you almost certainly will not get one. Just dont want you to be disappointed.

I will be gone all next week so I will not be at support.

Hi Betsey--did not find my purse yet, but when I do it is yours! See, I remember you! good luck.

thanks judy I'll keep that in mind.

[RAINWI 4]

My appointment is today at 3 but this time Im coming prepared with a book, my ipod and a cheese stick!!! I hate waiting. see some of you soon

[BetsyLynne 0]

"Hi Betsey--did not find my purse yet, but when I do it is yours! See, I remember you! good luck.

Your a sweetie. I will probally be walking this weekend if the fiancee doesnt have to work. Poor guy works so much. I was told that i will get a call today to schedule my first appoiontment. I was told by other patients not to hold my breath! So im wondering if they dont call should i call them?? I dont want to be a pest but i want to get started!!

[lindatatu 0]

I am anxious to hear about everyones appointments and tell about mine but no time now. BUT before we get concerned about the changes in the support group meetings I asked today and the reason they are changing them and trying them as one meeting with both Lapband and Gastric Bypass is no shows up for the GBS support group!

[lindatatu 0]

It was good seeing everyone at the clinic yesterday! I saw Dee and Rain and met Vicki finally. Vicki it was good to meet you and talk.

I did not lose much weight but Dr. H said since I joined a gym I was gaining muscle and probably lost more that I thought. Well I put on dress pants this morning and they are too big! So he is right. I am glad I didn't let the two pound weight loss upset me. He also said that people traditionally gain 10 pounds over the holidays so if I lost 2 I really lost 12! LOL. I told him I was going to a Lapband Conference and he asked if I was going to tell everybody how great my doctor is!

I got a fill. Dr. H said he didn't think I needed one but he would leave it up to "the girls". I had Barb. Since it was my first she checked on what was in there and I had 1.5 cc, she added 2cc so now I have 3.5 restriction. I have a luncheon this afternoon. I will have to wait and see how it affects my eating. I will have to be extra careful. I do not want to embarrass myself!

How did everyone elses appointment go?

[RAINWI 4]

Well, I lost 11 lbs so Im pretty happy. It was a lot of hard work and will power and of course excercise. I also got a fill of 1cc because I can tell Im getting hungrier a lot sooner and I can eat way too much. Apparently my port is not as easy as everyone elses. He pushed on me and poked me for over ten minutes saying things like ... this is weird, this moves more than I would have expected. Fun times. I feel like a squashed banana. I had to call off from work today because Im sore and barfy. I have tried to eat and I can only have a few forks full. Im happy, I just have to get my brain to stop when Im full. Dont want to stretch out my pouch!

Talk to you guys soon

Rain

[lindatatu 0]

Rain, pretty photo! Congratulations on the weight loss. sorry your fill was so difficult. You can practically see my port! I was filled just a few hours before you and was able to eat chicken and green Beans for lunch today. I am full!

Yesterday Dr. H didn't seem to concerned about my 2 lb weight loss and said since I was going to a gym I probably lost more weight but gained muscle. Gosh darn, I put on my dress pants for todays luncheon and they were big!!! I guess he was right!

[bugsbuni70 1]

My Psych appt is tomorrow .

[RAINWI 4]

Linda,

2 lbs is better than nothing especially with the dreaded holidays. You should ask them how much your body fat has changed since your last appt. I think that would be a good indicator of you building muscles. They told me yesterday that I had lost 4% since the last visit.

[daniellabee 0]

Well, I lost 11 lbs so Im pretty happy. It was a lot of hard work and will power and of course excercise. I also got a fill of 1cc because I can tell Im getting hungrier a lot sooner and I can eat way too much. Apparently my port is not as easy as everyone elses. He pushed on me and poked me for over ten minutes saying things like ... this is weird, this moves more than I would have expected. Fun times. I feel like a squashed banana. I had to call off from work today because Im sore and barfy. I have tried to eat and I can only have a few forks full. Im happy, I just have to get my brain to stop when Im full. Dont want to stretch out my pouch!

Talk to you guys soon

Rain

great job on the weight loss! How long was it since your last fill? Was this your 2nd fill?

[RAINWI 4]

Danielle,

I think that the last time I had a fill was in September. Yesterday was my 3rd fill. I've been trying to follow week one of South beach since Mid November and I think that is the reason that I did ok with the weight loss. South Beach is hard but it does work if you can get rid of those pesky carbs!

[bugsbuni70 1]

I had my psych consult today and it went well.

[BetsyLynne 0]

While I am waiting for them to call me with my first appointment is there anything i can do? My PCP had me do blood work and i will be doing the 24 hour cortisol test monday. What else can i do in advance?

[daniellabee 0]

While I am waiting for them to call me with my first appointment is there anything i can do? My PCP had me do blood work and i will be doing the 24 hour cortisol test monday. What else can i do in advance?

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.