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Hi- I know of Dr. Ferzli (Staten Island Univ. Hospital) from attending conferences on Laparoscopic Surgery- I don't know anyone who's had surgery by him, but I do know he has a superior reputation among surgeons and his colleagues report that he is technically excellent. Hope this helps.

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Thanks for the reply, I was banded by Dr. Ferzli on 8/12/03. I went with him because of his reputation. I had a different doctor in the begining and switch to him because of everything I read about him. If anyone is in the NY, NJ area I highly reccommend him. List several times in the New York as one of the top docs.

Thanks

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Hi Shirleevee,

What part of the Island are you on. I was raised on SI.. left last yr and moved to NJ, I used Dr. Ferzli because of his reputation. When did you have it done and how much are you down. I am 8 weeks out and sometimes struggling with not losing enough weight. I actually have gained a lb. I had one fill and I am scheduled for another on 10/30.

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I live in Great Kills for the last 30years. I had the surgery 9/30/03 and have lost 16 1/2 lbs. I do not feel hungry most of the time, but have encountered some struggles. My staples were removed this past Wednesday and I have another appointment in a month....

Regards,

Shirlee

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I grew up in Oakwood, I attended IS24 in Great Kills 20 or more yrs ago.

You sound like your doing great. I had my surgery on 8/12 I lost 33 lbs but I have not seen the scale move in over a week.. and I am hungry, trying none the less . I have joined Curves so hopfully this will jump start my platue. Again you sound as if your off to a good start. Keep up the good work

Laura

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Hello Laura,

Such a small place this Staten Island......although not any more ; too crowded for me. I am so happy to have started off this good because I am an over 50 Bandster with a medical condition that limits my exercise.........but I am trying..... I am off to Pa. to visit with the grandkids, have a great Sunday....

From what I have been reading, plateau...ing is normal. Some say the weight loss eventually catches up. I hear Curves is a great place.

Keep in touch,

Shirlee

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Shirlee, to small for me also. One of the reasons I left.. My daughter just started HS and I did not want to have to send her to any of the schools on the Island.. Do not have any regrets.. although I am on the Island at least twice a month to see my family.. it's only half hr drive for me.

I will keep in touch and hope you do the same.. it's nice to know we are all going through the same thing.

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Hi Laura,

I just returned home from Pa. I tried to write to you from my sons computer but forgot my password to log-in. Oh well, too tired now, we'll talk soon

Shirlee::cool:

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