NY - NYC/Long Island

[laney 172]

First, congratulations on your weight loss!!!! You must be so happy that is 10 pounds a month that is awesome!!!! Way to go!!!

No, I have not gotten new clothes yet since my weight always was up and down. I have different sizes in my closet. I am hoping by Dec18th which will be 4 months post op. I am almost down to 200 pounds. I have 21 pounds to go. I feel like I am loosing 2 pounds a week now. Having no thyroid and my meds getting adjusted seems I am loosing slower, but I am okay with it hopefully means I will keep it off. I am walking a lot looking to join a gym for the winter months.

Funny, your family is over by were I live and my sister lives in East Meadow and she just had twins!!!! So, I have been going there a lot.

I would like to meet up one day and just speak to someone that understands what we are going through.

HA! How funny that is! Twins?? I can't even imagine! My youngest two were 22 months apart and that's as close to twins as I could ever handle lol We'll definitely have to meet up! As supportive as everyone has been, I have found that only someone who has had surgery truly understands everything.

2 pounds a week is great! I have hypothyroid so I completely understand about feeling like your weight loss is slower because of it but you are doing really great! Your body has a lot of adjusting to do with calorie intake, med adjustments, physical activity adjustments. It sounds like you are doing fantastic!! That's about what I was at 2 months post op. I wasn't sure if that was good or not because you saw some people were still losing 3 or 4 pounds a week at that point but I've since learned that everyone is different and I try not to get hung up on what everyone else is doing.

I remember my surgeon telling me that if you don't change what you were doing physically, don't expect things to be any different then they were pre-surgery so that has been a bit motivation to work hard to stay active. I read that joining a gym is good because lifting weights (using machines with weights) is very helpful because while your building muscle you're body will continue to burn calories even at rest which is some thing cardio can't do for you. I have a gym in my office building so I have been going there 3 days a week during my lunch time. Last week I joined a yoga class that starts next week for 6 wks at work. I got sick pretty sick about 6 weeks ago and haven't been doing any exercise and I feel it. Not on the scale, but my body feels weaker and less energetic. I was also walked several times a week which I started again this afternoon. I have a desk job and just sit at my computer all day so I'd take a 15-20 min break around 3ish and take a walk and walk my dog after walk for another 15-20 min.

I also have hypothyroidism, diagnosed when I was a toddler. Suppose that might have been a factor in gaining weight when I was younger, but *I KNOW* what I put in my mouth...I can't really blame my poor non-functional thyroid, now, can I? Have you had to change your dose yet?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

[laney 172]

Yes, my Endocrinologist just lowered my dose this week. I was on 200mcg and now 175 mcg. Dr said I was overactive now due to the weight loss. Also, said the levels change with weight loss. I will be on it the rest of my life because I no longer have a thyroid. I go back in 8 weeks for blood work and to see how much more weight I lost. It most likely will be decreased again after my blood work.

[ginabee38 91]

Yes, my Endocrinologist just lowered my dose this week. I was on 200mcg and now 175 mcg. Dr said I was overactive now due to the weight loss. Also, said the levels change with weight loss. I will be on it the rest of my life because I no longer have a thyroid. I go back in 8 weeks for blood work and to see how much more weight I lost. It most likely will be decreased again after my blood work.

I'm also a lifer with my thyroid meds (Synthroid). My endocrinologist said my dosage would be lowered as I lose weight...right now I'm at 250mcg (2 of the 125mcg dose), so it will be great to lower my dose to where I only need 1 pill. Between this and my diabetes meds, hopefully I will save some money on meds. I know that RNY has a higher success rate for diabetes than the sleeve, but I really don't like the idea of rearranging my organs. If my diabetes numbers can be reduced and controlled by 1 or 2 pills, I'm ok with that.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

[lisacaron 5,075]

Hi All!

I have been pretty much MIA as I have been dealing with some extreme family and personal issues.

I see many of you are from Long Island, and that's great! If you would like to try and schedule a meet up I am thinking the Outlets in Deer Park might be a great place to do that!

I know they have some open and common area's that we could sit at and chat!

Let me know how everyone feel's about that location and what might be some good dates....? Oct. 22 or 23? 29th or more into November?

It's been a while since we have had a meet and greet, and it would really help me get back into the swing of things!

[gowalking 10,790]

Sounds great! How far out are you two?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

That sounds great! How far out are you two?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hi Gina. I'm almost four years out from lapband. January will be my 'bandiversary'.

[laney 172]

I am interested in getting together October 22nd can work after 2 pm because I work until 1 or October 29 can also work for me. Be great to meet and chat with others that have gone or going through the sleeve surgery.

[ginabee38 91]

I am interested in getting together October 22nd can work after 2 pm because I work until 1 or October 29 can also work for me. Be great to meet and chat with others that have gone or going through the sleeve surgery.

I can do either the 22th or the 29th, but after 3.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

[ginabee38 91]

I am interested in getting together October 22nd can work after 2 pm because I work until 1 or October 29 can also work for me. Be great to meet and chat with others that have gone or going through the sleeve surgery.

I can do either the 22th or the 29th, but after 3.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Actually, those are both Saturdays, so almost anytime can work.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

[laney 172]

Both of those days work for me also just after 2pm since I work until 1. We can meet at Tanger or there are two nice coffee shops in the town of Babylon. Babylon Bean or there is a new one a few stores down from the Cold Stone which is just past the train on the left side. The newer one has excellent coffee.

Let's see what works for whoever would like to meet up.

[ginabee38 91]

That sounds great! Anyone else preop?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

[Yardsleever 81]

I am new and also on long island. I am pre-op. It is great to have local support. I would be interested iin a meet up.

[ginabee38 91]

Welcome! See the thread above...a meet-up is in the works!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

[laney 172]

Hi, I am post -op 2 months on October 18th. Look forward to supporting both of you through your journey. I am available this Saturday from 2pm on.

Let me know if this coming Dsturddy can work to meet up. All are welcome pre op, post op and vets.

[ginabee38 91]

Thanks! That would be great to meet up with some locals!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

[Yardsleever 81]

Both of the dates mentioned would be good for me. It will definitely be good to get the support of those who have done this before us! Look forward to meeting everyone.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App