Debbie664 2 Posted June 19, 2012 I'm in Medford. Was banded by Dr. Garber on June 4th. Things have gone well.....am down 10 lbs. Hello Dora I was banded march 26 with dr holover in the same group. I'm down 42 pounds already. If you want to share any recipes or thoughts I'm here . Hope to hear from you . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dora24 4 Posted June 19, 2012 Hi Debbie, Things have gone really well. I am 2 weeks out today, feeling like myself again, plus I am down 10 lbs. My goal is to lose 10 lbs per month.......trying to be realistic, so I'm pleased. Am still in the mushy stage, but I have found things pretty easy. Just trying to stay focused and listen to my body! Any challenges I should be aware of when I transition to Phase III? Dora Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayneD 31 Posted August 3, 2012 Wantagh here. Has my first visit with Dr. Vorha. Did the cardiologist, pulmonary, X-rays, just have the Psych Counsel left next week. Then back to see Dr. Vorha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayneD 31 Posted August 3, 2012 On my first visit to Dr. Vorha he gave me a tentative date of Sept 20th. One of my concerns for approval is I don't have 3 years previous Doctor reports noting my weight. I haven't been to any Doctors. Hoping that will not matter for approval. Also pulmonary dr didn't send me for the sleep apnea test because after our discussion at the appt he didn't feel I needed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara005 70 Posted August 3, 2012 On my first visit to Dr. Vorha he gave me a tentative date of Sept 20th. One of my concerns for approval is I don't have 3 years previous Doctor reports noting my weight. I haven't been to any Doctors. Hoping that will not matter for approval. Also pulmonary dr didn't send me for the sleep apnea test because after our discussion at the appt he didn't feel I needed it. Same things happened to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melz 10 Posted August 4, 2012 Heyyyyy.... I'm on Long Island and will be banded Aug 9,2012. My doctor is Dr. Geiss. My mind hasn't stop racing. I love reading the weight loss success stories!!! Congrats to all of you!! Xoxo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melz 10 Posted August 4, 2012 You're very lucky.... The apnea test was torture...lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melz 10 Posted August 4, 2012 I'm in Oceanside and was just banded Monday may 21st Awesome.... How much did you lose?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staceyb2121 30 Posted August 4, 2012 Awesome.... How much did you lose?? I am down 41 pounds so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeBlueHeron 87 Posted August 7, 2012 Hey y'all -- I'm out in the Hampsters. I know, the East End isn't REALLY Long Island.... Getting banded August 27 down in Tijuana, but doing follow-ups with Dr. Allam in Southampton. Nervous and excited. You all sound like you're doing so well! Gives me hope. Blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christinek 2 Posted August 8, 2012 I am hoping to find someone to share or help me with this process. Hi Mara, I'm on Long Island, Ronkonkoma. I also had surgery with Dr. Ahmad on July 23. Doing really well. I've started the mushy stage of food. Saw the doc today and lost a total of 14 pounds so far. Feeling pretty good. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara005 70 Posted August 8, 2012 Hi Mara, I'm on Long Island, Ronkonkoma. I also had surgery with Dr. Ahmad on July 23. Doing really well. I've started the mushy stage of food. Saw the doc today and lost a total of 14 pounds so far. Feeling pretty good. Good luck to you. Hello! I see him on Thursday, hoping to get my surgery date then! Have you been to a support group meeting? I've been to a couple, I really like them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christinek 2 Posted August 8, 2012 Hello! I see him on Thursday' date=' hoping to get my surgery date then! Have you been to a support group meeting? I've been to a couple, I really like them.[/quote'] I went to one support group before surgery. Kind of difficult with my work schedule. Hoping to get to another one soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xobklynqt143 5 Posted August 8, 2012 im not from LI, im from brooklyn, we are looking to move out there so that should count? lol........im getting banded Sept 5 and Dr Geiss is doing my surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kah1213 311 Posted August 9, 2012 Heyyyyy.... I'm on Long Island and will be banded Aug 9,2012. My doctor is Dr. Geiss. My mind hasn't stop racing. I love reading the weight loss success stories!!! Congrats to all of you!! Xoxo. good luck melz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites