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

[vicki's band 0]

Hey all

hope you had a good Christmas. Sorry Mia - get very depressed this time of year. I wonder why I am so horrible and alone and it takes all my energy to make sure my kids have a good day. I have not left my house since last Wed.

Vicki - step away from the candy

Twins - I had a couple other surgeries as well, but the banding just about did me in with the gas pains. it was horrible I couldn't move. To this day I also cant drive too long, about 3hrs, without the gas pains starting, what is that about? wish you the best of luck!

Jenn, I am sorry to hear you are sad.. you always seem to be so upbeat and energetic. I too am depressed this time of year with the short days and lack of daylight. I am eating like a wild animal. I am eating everything and anything that doesn't eat me first... Huh? oh well, u know what i mean. No more heartburn, but my pouch is limitless and so I am having a very difficult time staying on track.

Jenn, the snow is heading your way, so stay warm and cuddle with your kids....:biggrin:

[Jennifur 0]

Thanks Vicki

I usually am, so when I get to this point, I pretty much withdraw from everyone and everything. The good thing is before my surgery a few years ago, i worked myself into a state 80% of my life and would stay in bed for days. I'm far from ok, but not in bed and trying to function, can't eat, and taking all i can to drink a little Water, but not in bed.

We are just getting the cold and wind, so I guess I should find something warm to wear.

have a good day all

1 more week and the holidays are over, then maybe we can all get back on track.

New year resolution for me is to lose my last 25lbs by summer

[vicki's band 0]

Thanks Vicki

I usually am, so when I get to this point, I pretty much withdraw from everyone and everything. The good thing is before my surgery a few years ago, i worked myself into a state 80% of my life and would stay in bed for days. I'm far from ok, but not in bed and trying to function, can't eat, and taking all i can to drink a little Water, but not in bed.

We are just getting the cold and wind, so I guess I should find something warm to wear.

have a good day all

1 more week and the holidays are over, then maybe we can all get back on track.

New year resolution for me is to lose my last 25lbs by summer

Jenn, are you still working? Are you eating nothing? Please take care of yourself .

Edited December 29, 2009 by vicki's band

[Jennifur 0]

Thanks Vicki

I just sent you an email

[RAINWI 4]

I go in for my day of reckoning tomorrow. I see Barb since Dr Hoffman is on vacay. I hope I didnt do to much damage this holiday season. Pregnancy seems to give you the excuse to eat more!

[vicki's band 0]

I go in for my day of reckoning tomorrow. I see Barb since Dr Hoffman is on vacay. I hope I didnt do to much damage this holiday season. Pregnancy seems to give you the excuse to eat more!

Oh Rain, I don't have an excuse, and I am eating for you and me. I just ate so much my port feels like its going to explode. I am calling barb tomorrow cause he Hoffman opened the flood gates and I am gaining rapidly. what time is your appt.

[val 7]

and i can hardly eat anything...i know kim gave me too much of a fill. i could barely eat any Soup tonite...

[bugsbuni70 1]

I want to get back on track but I'm having such troubles eating some things and other times I don't feel full. I have an appt. on Jan 13 with Dr Hoffman . I hope everyone is well .

[RAINWI 4]

my appt is at 9 am so hopefully I will be in and out!

[bugsbuni70 1]

My appt is at 8:45 maybe I'll see you there.

[vicki's band 0]

my appt is at 9 am so hopefully I will be in and out!

Just checking in to see how you and bugs made out today..i put a call into barb this morn. but havent heard back. Melissa tried to give me an appt for the 13th but i said i cant wait that long im up 3 lbs since last wed now...

val, i hope you feel better soon.. this is so discouraging...too tight too loose...

[vicki's band 0]

Barb called, said to come in Mon. for upper GI at 10:00. Posner and Haufman are on vacation. they have a new doc, cant remember his name.

[RAINWI 4]

Vicki,

all went well. I gained 10 lbs but thats was to be expected. I think I have it under control now. Barb took out 2 cc's and its so wierd that I can eat a 1/2 a bagel now and not get stuck and have to barf. Its cool and scary all at the same time. I guess I got stuck A LOT and just was so used to it. I had 6cc in my band before she took out the 2 so I was pretty restricted.

I will be interested to hear what your upper GI has to say. Let us know.

[Jennifur 0]

Hi all

Happy New Year, I went to a small house, margarita party last night so I'm going to try to eat, had 2 baked mozz sticks last night and spent the rest of it in the bathroom, I just had a serving of ricotta cheese and sauce ... lets see how that works.

I until this year, extreme stress has always made me gain weight, this year I am in the bathroom 24/7 and last time lost 20lbs. I'm at -10 in a week.

Vicki - Thanks

Rain - that has to be strange, but glad you are doing well

[vicki's band 0]

Vicki,

all went well. I gained 10 lbs but thats was to be expected. I think I have it under control now. Barb took out 2 cc's and its so wierd that I can eat a 1/2 a bagel now and not get stuck and have to barf. Its cool and scary all at the same time. I guess I got stuck A LOT and just was so used to it. I had 6cc in my band before she took out the 2 so I was pretty restricted.

I will be interested to hear what your upper GI has to say. Let us know.

Rain, will they keep deflating you or does it depend on how you feel or weight gain or what...10 lbs isn't bad, seeing i gained 3or 4 in a week.lol...and I am not pregnant. Yeah well as far as the upper GI, dr H. said its hard to tell about exact restriction with the test, so she said if I wasn't too restricted she might give me a smidge, so we will see.

Wow Rain you really were restricted with 6 cc, I cant tolerate 5.5. oh well we are all different...how are you feeling otherwise, keep us posted.:biggrin: