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I will be done with all of my testing in October so, if all goes well, it looks like i will be having my surgery in November. I am so excited! but a little nervous...and a little anxious...and I am sitting in front of my computer eating pretzels as I type this - crazy, right? I am trying to learn as much as I can about the procedure, about how my life will change and about me and how I use food for things other than nutrients, like eating pretzels in front of the computer!

I would love the nutritionist's number. I went to the one in my surgeon's office but that is in the city, I would love a referral here in long island and Syosset is close to where I live. My surgery is next week! If anyone would like to get together for a sleeve support group, let me know. We can find a place and meet, talk and help guide each other.

Hi all, My surgery date is 11/5 - so excited!!! Anyone in NY?

so glad for all the responses! I went to a local support group the other day and asked for advice and the best thing I heard was "start now"...meaning, start the change in eating now, start the exercise now, get protein shakes and taste them now (although they warned me that my tastes may change post surgery.) Don't wait for the surgery to "change me", start the change now - which is what I am trying to do! I dusted off my sneakers and went for a 40min, walk. I have been eating cottage cheese in the morning and more salads. Small things here and there are making a difference in my mental attitude. I had my stress test today and loved pushing myself on the treadmill. I am feeling so positive and excited!

I think most people look better after the surgery, but when I have watched You Tube videos I have noticed that many people seem drained and tired all the time, like they barely have energy to talk into the camera. Their voice even seems quieter than the "before" videos. I see it in women more than men, the men seem energetic and excited and the women seem to be lethargic and pale. That concerns me!

I live on Long Island too and wanted to jump in and join the conversation (this is my first post on this site) I am 3 months in to my 6 month supervised weight loss and will be using Dr. Roslin at Lenox Hill in NYC. If all goes as planned, I am hoping for a November surgery date. I keep thinking that this is the last summer being overweight and uncomfortable! What support groups does everyone go to? I would love a mentor through this process.