Staceyb2121

It took me 6 month but that was because of insurance weigh ins. So I would say it depends on your insurance unless your self pay.

New York Bariatric Group is fantastic.. I’ve used Dr.Garber and Dr. Holliver but im sure all the surgeons in their practice are fantastic. I’ve been with that practice since 2012 and they are great from the office staff, nurses, pa’s, and surgeons :)

I forgot to say I’m in Long Island:)

Hey, I’m Stacey. I was banded in 2012, then sleeved last month.

Hey.. I've had Tummy Tuck (July 2015)after loosing 125 pounds with the lapband, it slipped I gained some of that weight back and revised to the sleeve in February. I have had no problems besides know I have a bunch of little scars on my stomach.

I had my one moth today. I lost 10 more pounds for a total of 26 from pre op and 17 from surgery.

1 hour ago, NYCNomad said:

@Staceyb2121 &@Missrut718 - what has been your overall experience with NYBG? Dr Holliver seems great but I’m not a fan of the nutritionalist. Also, how did you feel going directly to purée after surgery? It was a bit much for me and I stuck with shakes and yogurt. Adding Soup and eggs this week.

I have been a patient of NYBG for about 6 years and that office has been nothing less then fantastic, I can't say enough good things. Of course, I don't really see the doctors unless its surgery or an endoscopy but the staff is great. I really just see the PA, Nicole. I also saw Sharon for the nutrition consult and for my first follow up. I email a lot and my questions are always answered pretty quickly. As for soft foods, I didn't have any problems and stayed on all Protein soft for the month and just started solid protein,

How are you doing/feeling?


HW: 296
SW: 277
CW: 268
GW: 150
Sleeved 3/12/18

I am feeling good, back to normal besides the fact that some days I am absolutely exhausted but it’s getting better. Wednesday is my one month visit. Our stats are around the same. Hw286 sw272 cw253. I am a revision patient though. I had the lapband for 5 Years and revised to the sleeve.

Hey, I am in Long Island and was sleeved by Dr.Holover February 13th

I am having the lapband removal and then a couple months later I am having the sleeve. I was told they have to be done separately

Hi Everyone,

My Lapland removal was just approved by the insurance company. I was just wondering how the recovery is for the Lapland removal? I am trying to anticipate how many days of work I need to take off.

Thank you in advance

Wow!! Congrats you look awesome and I bet you feel great! Are you working out and how often? I just started my journey and I am looking for tips and suggestions to help.

I started going to the gym very early in my journey. I workout about5-6 days a week for about 1- 1 1/2 hours and it has truly made a difference in my weight loss. I have been doing a combination of strength training and cardio. It's crazy the things I couldn't do in the beginning but can do now!

Any secrets or tips that you did will help us congratulations you look fab

Awesome! Thanks for sharing & congrats! To see that scale under 2...anything is amazing! Please share any tips or encouragement for us that are just beginning our journey

Hi Nicole- this journey has probably been the hardest things I've ever done and stuck with. I'm 25 and there's always temptations! I do struggle daily still but I lean on my friends for support. The feeling of success is worth it! I started going to the gym very early in my journey and built a strong support system there. I truly believe that working out has helped me so much. You can do it! If you need anything or just need to talk , message me

Awesome! Thanks for sharing & congrats! To see that scale under 2...anything is amazing! Please share any tips or encouragement for us that are just beginning our journey

Hi Nicole- this journey has probably been the hardest things I've ever done and stuck with. I'm 25 and there's always temptations! I do struggle daily still but I lean on my friends for support. The feeling of success is worth it! I started going to the gym very early in my journey and built a strong support system there. I truly believe that working out has helped me so much. You can do it! If you need anything or just need to talk , message me

wow wow wow!!!

You look incredible!

BTW' date=' I noticed you don't have loose skin on your arms, did you do anything in specific? toning or anything?[/quote']

Thank you! Since the very beginning I have been going to the gym 5-6 days a week doing a combination of strength training and cardio. I do have loose skin but it really isn't that bad. As far as weights go I work with a personal trainer and learned a whole bunch of whole body exercises that I enjoy. I change it up all the time!

One year ago today took the first step to change my life. I got the lapband and started my journey to loose weight and change my life. The last year has been a challenge to say the least but today I stand here 115 pounds lighter and amazed with all I accomplished this year. I started my journey at 314lbs. Today I weigh 199lbs, and still aiming for goal:)

I always carry a bootle on the crystal light squeezes in my purse. If I would like to have a drink with friends I order vodka and Water and then just add my crystal light. It's always safe a d doesn't upset my stomach. They're a bunch of favors too

Awesome.... How much did you lose??

I am down 41 pounds so far.

Hi I'm Stacey, 25 and from long island too. I was banded in may of this year if you would like to chat

Hi, I am also in long island and was banded may 21st. It would be nice to meet people in the area that are going through the same thing as me

Are you ready for Tuesday?

Feeling a lot better! Totally off pain meds. Today I drove for the first time and I walked about a mile on the boardwalk . The only thing I can complain about is that I do feel hungry. At least i think!

I feel like u are talking about me lol . Just my right side hurts and today was the first day I could sit up in a chair and not be in pain. I had the single incision too

I'm in Oceanside and was just banded Monday may 21st

I'm on day 4 post op and I. Must say things are getting better! Still sore around my belly button Nd to the right. Believe it or not I hAvent felt my port yet. Every time I try to feel for it my stomach starts to hurt. Is your ladies noticeable by touch?