Karen85

Hey everyone. I am from queens, ny and I wanted to know if anyone had their surgery at NYU hospital? I would love to get to know people that go to the same place i had my surgery! It would be great! And maybe we can all meet up for the NYU lap band support groups every month that they have.

Hey everyone. I am from queens, ny and I wanted to know if anyone had their surgery at NYU hospital? I would love to get to know people that go to the same place i had my surgery! It would be great! And maybe we can all meet up for the NYU lap band support groups every month that they have.

Maybe we should try to get an nyu meet up going maybe for the monthly support group and maybe dinner or coffee after? I just can't go this month :/

I finished my first 5k this past weekend! The race was for Challenge Obesity and it was cool to run alongside other runners who had lost 100+ lbs. Crazy to think that 1 1/2 years ago I couldn't even walk 2 blocks without being completely winded. I'm so grateful for my health and just wanted to share.

I had my first fill 4/17. There was zero pain and my doc didn't use anything to numb the area. It was a breeze.

I'm a newbie so maybe I shouldnt comment but maybe start logging your food with my fitness pal. I didn't realize how many calories I was taking in until I logged it. A workout friend can help u get back to the gym or just out moving. Its easier for me to go when I have a buddy. . . Good luck!

At about seven months out, I changed how I ate. Went to two meals a day and two very small Snacks. Just changed to try to only eat when hungry. Drank a lot more Water and exercised a lot more. Went to exercising every day for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. That jump started me and I lost 155 pounds by my 14 month point.
Try to change it up a little. No Liquid Protein either!

From what I've read...there are some pretty significant signs that something is wrong or you might have a band slip. After I was banded I too had a lot of anxiety, there is something new in your body and you have no idea what's going on in there. Try and relax, I'm sure your fist fill will go great.

Hi I also used Dr Schwack from NYU. Recently banded. They are awesome.

down 50 lbs banded in dec

Just under 6 weeks and I have lost 45 pounds since Pre-op diet. I have not really felt hunger or had a problem so far. Very grateful. I exercise 20-30 Min cardio every morning and then add weights at least 2x per week. Thanks for your sharing.

Very simple advice... Follow the rules!!
I do exactly what my surgeon and nutrition told me to do.
1 cup of food or 3oz Protein and 2oz veggies
2-3 times a day.. 1 Protein Shake on gym days.. And plenty of water!!
It is very hard in the beginning. Yes it does feel like the end of the world.. It does get discouraging.. But it does pay off!!
Your band is only going to work if you enable it to!

Down 46lbs and feeling great!!!

Dr. Schwack is excellent!

Hey Liz i will definitly let you know. . I hope they don't cancel aprils support group

Hey everyone. I am from queens, ny and I wanted to know if anyone had their surgery at NYU hospital? I would love to get to know people that go to the same place i had my surgery! It would be great! And maybe we can all meet up for the NYU lap band support groups every month that they have.

I will be 6 post op tomorrow...I am down 39lbs...I'm still healing...I have good days and bad but I won't give up...I will be praying for your speedy recovery

The first 4-6 weeks after surgery are for healing, not losing. Weight loss generally comes once you're back on a regular diet and can eat regular foods. So, don't be discouraged if you don't lose right away.

I believe any weight loss is a success. Be proud you lost 3 pounds.
Just keep doing what you're supposed to do and the weight will come off.
Best wishes.

when i was leader in a weight loss support group, i had the members bring in their scale. yes i did for real. i got on 10 different scales and had at least 7 or 8 different numbers. the scales vary as does the weight. just because theirs showed one number yours showed another, does not mean you did not do well...you are still very early after surgery......just keep doing what you are doing as it will show (maybe not by numbers lost yet) but by inches and you beginning to feel better. rojo was and is right.....the first 4-6 weeks your body is recovering from major surgery and you are swollen and if you remain patient, you will wake up to a big number loss (but i bet your inches loss is going fantastic) and if you are losing inches, you are losing weight.
ps: who can say what whom is suppose to lose. we are all different with different body types/things going on. you lose like you are suppose too. dont worry about anything else. doing good to me you are.

Thanks everyone I really needed that
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Don't worry it will come off and never give up! Your doing great!

My goal right now is to be 199! I am 8lbs away! And my long term goal is to be 140