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I've just started the whole process with Dr. Graber's office. Would love to talk to other locals :-)

New Hartford, NY at St. Luke's. How about you? I need some new clothes, bur I refuse until after the surgery......I can't wait to start a healthy life!!!!!

You look great! We are our own worst critics. Keep up the great work!!

Hi Anniemay! I'm stuck in cold...windy upstate NY near Utica! When the doc told me that I was good to start....I quit smoking then and there. I finally have hope and something to reach for! I so want to do normal stuff with my girls....and just be healthy!

Hi ladies! I started to gain like crazy after my second pregnancy I've tried so many different diet plans and lost the same 10-20 # over and over. I've been thinking about WLS for almost 3 years, but had lots of reasons why it was not a good idea. Finally this winter my two girls went skiing with their Dad while I got to sit like a lump in the lodge for 5 hours.....big, sad sigh. At 47....the time has come to end this! I want to feel good, be healthy and do things with my girls before its too late. I am blessed to have my husband's insurance so it was easy to meet their criteria. So far, my surgery is scheduled for May 20th. I still have to meet with psych and the Nut. I can't wait!!!! :-)

Max206, are you still around? I'm there too? Did you end up having the sleeve? I finally have a date but was wondering who you went to?

Wow....I don't want to have to "shrink" but it does help with BMI :-) good luck. I finally meet my surgeon next Wed....I can't wait!!!!

I'm just starting the process, but I'm 5' 4 1/2" and currently weight 255#. My highest was 260#. I wear 24W bottoms and 2-3 X tops. Ughh.....sigh... I dream of shopping in the misses section.:-)

Oh that stinks!!! Maybe you could write it all down for the doc....lol. Good luck :-)

Hi! I'm just starting the process too. Once I made up my mind.....I just can't wait to set a date! I want to get on and start my new life! Good luck to you :-)

Hi Annie! I'm fairly new too. I don't even get to meet with the surgeon until March 6th :-( Sad to say....I was a skinny little kid but after 2 wonderful kids and time I ended up over 100# more than I should be. Welcome and keep in touch with us all. It seems like a very welcoming bunch of folks :-)

I have only told my husband so far. I am a nurse in a doctor's office and you wouldn't believe how my coworkers act towards the patients who have had gastric surgery done. Very catty...nasty comments, etc. I really don't want to tell any of them, but my absence will be noticed as we are not that big. Funny though...with each passing day...I care less. I'm a very personal person though and just wish I could disappear fora few weeks :\

I can't wait to ski again and go hiking! Last hiking trip....I thought I was gonna drop in front of my two young girls.

It is nice . There are so many different people with lots of advice, experience and kind/uplifting words. I am just starting too. Good luck with your journey :-)

Hi everyone!!!! Can't believe I found a nurses forum :-) My name is Dorothy. I'm from upstate NY (near Utica). I've been an RN for 18 years having worked ICU and corporate jobs for most. I currently work as a pediatric nurse :-)...love it! After having two girls later in life....just couldn't loose the weight and ended up gaining more. It's taking me a couple years, but I have my initial consult with my surgeon next month. I long to hike...ski...and just fit in amusement park ride with my 8 and 10 year olds. I just can't wait to start a new, healthy life.

I am so happy for you!!! :-) If you've come this far....I know you can do it!!!! Thank you for your encouragement...I really appreciate it.

Congratulations!!!! I thought of going to Syracuse, but I hate to have the 1 hour commute back and forth. Did you have any problems post-op? Was it hard to get your insurance to cover the procedure?