Hello everyone! I'm new...pre-op from Long Island

[ginabee38 91]

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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[myhealthmylife 1]

Hi. I'm From Brooklyn NY. My date is December 12. I don't think I'm worried just overly excited lol. I'm having mine at BELVIEW hospital I. Manhattan

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[ginabee38 91]

That's great! December seems far away, but I'm sure it will be here before we know it!

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[SAL421 48]

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

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[ginabee38 91]

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

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That's great...I'm so excited for you! How does it feel, now that it's so close?

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[SAL421 48]

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

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[ginabee38 91]

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

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[sandy1010 15]

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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[ginabee38 91]

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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[ginabee38 91]

Ooops! *people, not peiple!*

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[SAL421 48]

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.

[ginabee38 91]

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

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[myhealthmylife 1]

December is close but I think about it everyday lol

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[sandy1010 15]

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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[SAL421 48]

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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