Anyone else in NYC?

[Dibley Dawn 84]

Aw, thanks MzNelly, very kind of you.

[DWINK!00 0]

@MzNelly What hospital will you be going to

[MzNelly 4]

I most likely be having my surgery done @Maimonides

[DWINK!00 0]

It will be here before you know it... I know mine went by so quick

[MzNelly 4]

I am an anxious excited ball of energy right now. I go for my sleep study on Thursday and next week Friday. I have my 3 in 1. So i see the nutritionist, psychiatric and gastroenterologist (not sure if i spelled that right). I'm happy they offer the 3 in 1 i can get everything I need to get done on one day @ one location. I love being efficient

[lee_nyc 0]

I am an anxious excited ball of energy right now. I go for my sleep study on Thursday and next week Friday. I have my 3 in 1. So i see the nutritionist, psychiatric and gastroenterologist (not sure if i spelled that right). I'm happy they offer the 3 in 1 i can get everything I need to get done on one day @ one location. I love being efficient

Oh nice, I wish columbia had a 3-in-1...i was running all over the city trying to cover all the appts without missing too much work! Thankfully I got it done in just a coupld weeks and now just a few weeks until surgery date. I like the "closet bander" too...although i'm not closeted, but i've only told a small group of people.

I'm in the financial district...so not far from bklyn! Good luck with getting through the whole process and getting a date set!

[MzNelly 4]

I am doing the surgery with my mom, so she, my aunt and a close friend knows. I haven't told my bestfriend which was strange now that i think about it. She's an amazing person but she's the typical girl who eats a ton and doesn't gain a single pound and i personally don't feel she'll contribute anything to my process as a whole.

As for the rest of my family, i love them to death but they are somewhat judgemental and dont know how to keep information to themselves. So they are not allowed on this journey with me....

@Dawn you had your surgery today I hope your making a speedy recovery=)

Random thought: I was just thinking i need a buddy/mentor when i get banded but i want someone close that we can maybe meet up once in a while to just sit and chat. I've learned that surrounding your self with likeminded goal really pushes you to succeed

[Jammy 24]

Oh that's great! I'm having it done at Columbia Presbyterian. I meet the surgeon on Wednesday to set the surgery date.

How's your experience been with Cornell so far? Do you have a date in mind you're hoping to have the surgery done?

Hey There,

I see you are going to Dr. Schrope. I am seeing her as well, but I'm going to see her at Valley Hosp. in NJ. I work at Columbia and decided that I'll go there for my after care, but the actual surgery I'm having done in NJ. I have my consult with her on Wed. Was there much time between your consult and the date set for surgery? I'm hoping to get this done before the summer hits (and before my nerves get the best of me!). All the best to you. Stay in touch!

-Ivy

[daisyysiad 1]

[phatgirl 2011 1]

Hi all...

I'm a may bandster, my name is Amber and I'm in my last month in my twenties. lol I'll be 30 the end of june. Had my surgery done on 5/23 at Montefiore Hosp in the Bronx, NYC. Interested in chatting with like minded people.. hope all have been well and successful with their banding so far.

[BandedKitten 0]

Park Slope, Brooklyn here. Had mine on 5/12 with Dr. Gorecki at Methodist Hospital. I chose him because he's done a lot of these surgeries and has had no serious complications in years. He is one of the most respected bariatric surgeons in nyc along with dr. ren, etc. There is a free support group at the hospital 2x a month.

I'm Thrilled that i had the band---the post-surgery pain wasn't bad and my scars are already fading. I'm very happy.

Banded Kitten

[SkinnyInside=) 5]

I live on Long island. 4 years post op and down 220 pounds

HI! im in long Island ! meeting my surgeon for the first time next week !! =)

[Alli789 0]

HI! im in long Island ! meeting my surgeon for the first time next week !! =)

Hey! Im from LI and just had my surgery last week! Who is your surgeon??

[SkinnyInside=) 5]

Oh hi !! I have Dr.Gadeleta over at North Shore .It's a long drive but I really like him !!

So how are you feeling ? Tell me everything !!

[Alli789 0]

Oh hi !! I have Dr.Gadeleta over at North Shore .It's a long drive but I really like him !!

So how are you feeling ? Tell me everything !!

haha ok here we go-

I used Dr. Geiss at North Shore Syosset. So I actually had a rough time for the first 5-6 days. I think i had a reaction to the anesthesia because i was soooo nauseus in the hopsital. Also, the gas pain is the worst part. Its like you have bad heart burn everywhere and shooting pains through your back, shoulders, and mid section. But by day 4 that subsided for me. The trick is walking around and standing up so the gas can be released.

I also reacted to the Protein shakes so I had to eliminate them. I used carnation instant bfast no sugar added instead of the medifast (which was recommended), which works and tastes great. I honestly wasnt hungry AT ALL until about day 6 (crazy I know!).

I got the single incision which I am VERY happy with- looks like ill be scar free pretty much. But I did get a hematoma (blood clot) under the incision. Not nearly as bad as it sounds. I was just bleeding a lot from my belly button so I went to see the doc. He tried to drain it as best as possible and now Im on antibiotics.

The last day or 2 Ive definitely started to feel like myself. The uncomfortable weird feeling you'll have definitely goes away. As soon as you feel ready try to get outside and walk a little (in the morning before its too hot!) And definitely stay hydrated!!

If you have any specific questions def let me know, im an open book!!!