hey guys.... i am a fellow nyc bandster as well. i had my surgery with dr. ren on may 26th. she is top notch. the nurses who work for her are great as well, the receptionists are a little unorganized and overwhelmed it seems. i think i have been doing well so far. it has been almost 6 months and i am down around 65 pounds. i have never been this small, at least not as an adult and i feel great. i am hoping to join a gym or something soon so i can have a more regimented exercise schedule. swimming is what i want to be doing. glad i found this place. hope i hear from some neighbors