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

[lindatatu 0]

China the next meeting is August 20th at 6pm at Buffalo General. It is on the first floor to the left of the coffee shop. The door says do not enter but you can enter. I enjoyed my first one. I see Dr. Hoffman on the 19th so I should have my surgery date by then.

[china 1]

thanks for letting me know maybe you can come there so we can meet to. will talk with every one on wenesday going to nyc for 2 days.

[JudyAnticola 2]

Bru and Rain, how are you and your husbands doing? Can we get an update?

[RAINWI 4]

Hi Judy,

Well heres my update. After the 1st week I lost 8 lbs and was going up and down the same 8 lbs. But finally about 2 weeks ago I started to lose some weight. Since the surgery I have lost 14.5 lbs. Its been 8 weeks since my surgery. I can eat @ 2 cups of food with no problems. I have only gotten stuck one time and have never slimed or PB'd. I go to see Dr Hoffman on the 26th and hope that he will give me a fill. So far I am very happy with the band because it definately stops me from over indulging like I used to.

[JudyAnticola 2]

Everyone is seeing Dr. Hoffman on the 26th!! I was supposed to but I had a work appointment so I am going in September. Too bad, because then I could meet all of you! Sounds like you are doing well. I am doing ok, but am having a hard time breaking some bad habits, like eating in my car, I get sick everytime I do that. I am glad I did this as well. I agree, I have cut my intake way down. I was hoping to lose a little faster but it is going down anyway. I do not think about eating all the time either, which is nice.

Take care, thanks for the update.

[BigGurlX 0]

Big gurl, you are going to the psych a second time? He did not have me come back, perhaps he saw right away that I was crazy!!!

Let me know what happens the second time.

I finally got a chance to see Dr Lelito..... He was pretty cool, nice guy.

He said he thought I was making the right choice for "myself" with the band :thumbup: (I don't have a problem with slow weightloss and actually prefer it).

I think he's having broblems with BC/BS paying for the psych evals ...he got about 20 of em being held up in BC/BS limbo:huh2: I went online today to check to see if BC/BS paid for my eval... it does'nt show a claim filed and I know the girl in his office called for a pre-auth when I was in there a couple weeks ago.

I'm going to give BC/BS a call next week to make sure they pay for his services!

[bugsbuni70 1]

I haven't heard from Dr Hoffman's office . Hopefully soon.

[china 1]

hi every body back from my mini trip had a nice time. so how is every one feeling.? when i got back i had a letter waiting from me from the clinic inviting me to the seminar. was very happy about that. also made an appointment with dr.L go there on the seconde of next month.

question for all of you that have already done the surgery did you get any books. i have been looking into purchasing 2. "the lapband companion, and some cook book. just was wondering if any one had any suggestions. also who will be attending the seminar this month.?

[JudyAnticola 2]

Bugs, call the clinic about the seminar, since China just got an invite to the seminar perhaps you will be getting one soon. China, what day is the seminar?

[bandofgold 0]

hi every body back from my mini trip had a nice time. so how is every one feeling.? when i got back i had a letter waiting from me from the clinic inviting me to the seminar. was very happy about that. also made an appointment with dr.L go there on the seconde of next month.

question for all of you that have already done the surgery did you get any books. i have been looking into purchasing 2. "the lapband companion, and some cook book. just was wondering if any one had any suggestions. also who will be attending the seminar this month.?

I purchased a book called Weight loss and the adjustable gastric band by Robert Sewell, I also got the south beach quick and easy cook book. take a look and see what you think.

[china 1]

the seminar is 8-21-08 at buffalo general at 6pm.

and will check about the books today going to the book store. thanks for responding everyone.

[bugsbuni70 1]

Thanks for telling me . Is there a certain number I should call ?

[bloomerific 5]

Heyyyyyy everyone!!!!!

I had my appointment with Dr. Hoffman this morning, first I met with Barbara...it was like a cheerleading session, seriously! The fact that I lost 40 of the 50 that was asked of me was like a celebration down there! It was awesome. Dr. Hoffman is AMAZING it was so cool to finally meet him face to face. I GOT A SURGERY DATE!!!! September 15th at 9 a.m. SO EXCITED!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!

[JudyAnticola 2]

Way to Go!!! You will be at the park with us in no time!

[JudyAnticola 2]

Where do you live in Lockport? I just went to a concert. I want to go to Jane and Company. We could meet for a healthy lunch?