Albany, New York....?

[Holly Clare 7]

Thanks, rensterness85, but a very long time, for #2 dvt may be forever for surgeries, except in emergency. Some other good news, lost another 10 pounds. So, onward and upward!

[rensterness 375]

Well from someone, speaking of myself who has had dvt and a pulmonary embolism, and a stroke, and had the sleeve following these, I would recommend looking into it a bit more instead of just going with the can't have surgery ever or unless it's for an emergency phase. My programs rules are one year. Wish you the best of luck.

[jenniebell00 32]

I am having the sleeve jan 7th at at peters. Glad to finds some other locals

[BrickHouse 358]

I am having the sleeve jan 7th at at peters. Glad to finds some other locals

My care at St. Peter's was great. Stacey (daytime tech) will keep you smiling.

[rensterness 375]

I have officially reached BELOW doctors goal weight! Yippie!! Hope everyone is doing well! :-)

[jenniebell00 32]

That's great! Did anyone have a special pre op diet with dr trivedi?

[BrickHouse 358]

That's great! Did anyone have a special pre op diet with dr trivedi?

The NUT component is the toughest part of the St. Peter's program. Dr. Lemanski is not easy to please. He had me second guessing myself like crazy. It was nearly impossible for me to lose weight pre-op, even with the help of his nutritionist Laurie, due to the huge does of insulin I took each night. Laurie put me on a 1200 calorie lower carb, higher Protein diet with almost no results. Sometimes he recommends Medifast, also.

[jenniebell00 32]

The NUT component is the toughest part of the St. Peter's program. Dr. Lemanski is not easy to please. He had me second guessing myself like crazy. It was nearly impossible for me to lose weight pre-op, even with the help of his nutritionist Laurie, due to the huge does of insulin I took each night. Laurie put me on a 1200 calorie lower carb, higher Protein diet with almost no results. Sometimes he recommends Medifast, also.

He is special that's for sure. I was told only clear liq for 24 hours before surg date. I am scheduled for one week from tomorrow. Reality is setting in.

[WildGrits 101]

Another Patient of Dr Trivedi here.

Question......

When I first met with Dr Trivedi we decided on a loss of 15 lbs. I cleared with Dr Lamanski, he is something else, back in Septmeber with a 20lbs loss. Of course since then I have gained back.

I met with Dr Trivedi for my physical on Janary 13th with a surgery date of February 11th. Do you think if I'm not back down to the 15 lbs he will cancel? I am 8 lbs over but plan on only being like 3 or 4 over by that date.

Since the first of the year I have been back on my shakes to get the weight off but that might not be totally possible in 13 days.

[rensterness 375]

I had Dr.Singh at Albany Medical Center and his practice is very strict with their guidelines. My goal before surgery was to lose about ten pounds. I lost 20, and was almost shitting myself the day before I was to get my date because I GAINED four pounds, which was by my own fault. They were fine with it. They said it happens and it would be different if I lost 20 and then gained it right back. A couple/few pounds here and there happen and are understandable. Hope this helped :-) keep us updated!

Sleeved: October 7th 2013

Start Weight: 250

Current Weight: 170

Below doctors goal weight, 10 pounds till I reach personal goal weight.

[rensterness 375]

UPDATE :-)

Well as the proud person that brought us local folks together I wanted to give an update on my success with the sleeve. I was sleeved just about three months ago, sleeved October 7th, 2013. My weights loss is over 80 pounds. I am very excited, happy, feel amazing, more confident, out going, and for once I feel like a 'sexy man' lol. The first couple pics are day of surgery, second set are after surgery, my current photos.

Sleeved: October 7th 2013

Start Weight: 250

Current Weight: 170

Below doctors goal weight, 10 pounds till I reach personal goal weight.

DAY OF SURGERY:

CURRENT:

[jenniebell00 32]

That's great congrats! Can't see the pics though. I am going in tues for my sleeve. I'm so excited!!!

[WildGrits 101]

For those locals here, please keep in mind the support groups. I had my surgery done at Albany Med and there is a support group every Thursday at 530pm. It's at 25 Hackett Blvd in Albany, first floor. It really is a great group and all are welcome.

First off, AWESOME results. I'm so happy for you.

Although I am St Pete's, I plan on attending this support group also as I think I could use all the support I can get.

[rensterness 375]

Day of surgery:

[rensterness 375]

Current: