Hi I 'm from NY also but Long Island. We both know how big it is. It was on the news today ,that "what do you think about making it another state. yada yada just what we need, an what will that cost. I hope to banded soon and just want to say " I know how your feeling". We can do this.......I have to see a psychologist and go for one more hart test after tomorrow. I got clearance today from the pulmonary Doc.I wish you the best keep in touch. I would love to know how things are going.