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Hello! I'm pre-op VSG on Long Island (NY) but due to my work schedule, I won't be able to have the surgery done until December 23...the day before Christmas Eve (guess I won't be eating any holiday goodies THIS year!)

The only problem now is that I have waaaay too much time to worry about all the possible complications! Still, I want to stay positive. I have jumped through all the pre-PRE-op hoops (before I could even GET a surgery date), but I am still waiting for my insurance to approve me. Anyone in Western suffolk, south shore? My surgeon is Dr. Atwa of East Setauket. Anyone have him?

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Hempstead, NY here. Surgery is next week @ Mercy Hospital

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I'm extremely nervous, can't wait to get it done.

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Hello... I'm from Riverhead, New York

I'm going through the hoops for 3 months as per my insurance. I'm having my surgery with Dr. Paayal Mehta at Peconic Bay Medical Center. I'm hoping for a late December surgery as well. Please keep us posted throughout your journey.

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I started going through the hoops with her several years ago, but I just wasn't ready. I'm glad to find some Long Island and city peiple too! It's great te hear about people all over the country, but it feels comforting to have some familiar places show up too! I will be watching your journey as well. Dr. Mehta came very highly recommended by a mother of one of my students years back. If I was ready, I probably would have stayed with her.

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Please keep me posted on how it goes. How is the liquid diet going for you?

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liquid diet is not bad. Started replacing 1 meal with liquid in July(+ 48-64 oz water), after initial meeting with Dr.. Went to 2 meals inn August and 3 in mid-Sept. this way the transition to all liquids was easier. Something to consider. I think the brutally hot weather during those months aided my Water consumption.

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She's amazing and so caring. I'm beyond afraid because I have a blood clotting disorder. She and my team of doctors have assured me that they will take care of me. I have faith that all will work out I can't stay this weight anymore. Best wishes friend????

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Interesting! Definitely planning ahead. Which meal did you start replacing first?

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dinner. I usually eat a decent Breakfast and try to make lunch the biggest meal, giving the rest of the day to attempt to burn it off. Which made Breakfast the second meal to replace. Seemed to work for me dropped 20-25lbs before pre-op diet.

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