Hello,

I was wanted to know if there is any Long Island, NY banders out there. I had my band placed 9/22/10 doing good so far just having a hard time with the soft mushy foods. Also feel like I am not getting enough Protein :smile2:. I've also started bike riding which I must say hasn't been easy since I am so out of shape :frown: but I am pretty sure it will get better. When it starts to get too cold out I am going to start the gym. I look forward to hearing from any Long Islanders :crying: how are things going for you and if you have any suggestions to help me along would be greatly appreciated :tt2:

When I made my appointment for my consult I had absolutely no plan to actually go thru with the surgery. I went to pacify my family and coworkers. but once I met Dr. Geiss I knew then and there that I was going to do it... You are going to LOVE him. he has a great staff and wonderful support groups.

I had my lapband surgery done by Dr. Geiss in 2007. I lost 70 lbs then put back on 15. Back then, Dr. Geiss used a 4cc band and I've been maxxed out in terms of my fills for about 6 months now. I exercised like a beast to get 15 lbs off this past Spring and Summer but I fell off the wagon and the weight came right back on. I was hungry, eating wrong and felt helpless because I thought I failed. Both the band and I stopped working. I'm going back to Dr. Geiss to get a revision so he can put in the 10cc band on November 11th. He's a competent Dr. and his staff are very supportive. I really like my PA Mariam and there's another PA with brown hair and glasses who's very sweet also.

BTW, part of my problem could have been the fact that I only went to 1 support meeting. I was doing weight watchers for support because it was closer (which is a great program) but weight watchers rules and bandster rules are not quite the same.

I forgot to mention....I'm between houses right now in Valley Stream and Uniondale.

Hi there:

I am in Ronkonkoma, NY and was banded on 3/29/10. I have a suggestion for a fantastic tasting protein shake, called Premier Protein. It is available @ Costco and tastes fantastic! Stats of shake: 1g sugar, 3g fat, 160 calories and 30g of protein. I hope you are feeling well.

Joan

Hi! I am also in Ronkonkoma!!

I also like the pure protain drinks- 7-11 has them so if you need something on the run, its a better option.

I had my surgery Nov '09 with Dr.Cussatti at Good Sam. I am alomst at my 1 year and down 110 pounds.

I can only speak for myself but, I absolutley suggest joining a gym. I cannot commit to exercising on my own at home, to many distractions, to easy to half ass it. I go to NYSC in smithtown and it has become a commitment- I know all the ladies there and if I miss a day they ask me what happened, it helps keep me motivated and the instructors will not allow me to half do anything:tt2:

Guess i'm doing something right:thumbup:

Exercising is definitely a must! I know its tough to think about especially when you may not even be able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded but start off slowly. Matter of fact, while you're in the hospital the nurses force you to get up and walk the halls (mainly to avoid blood clotting, gas pain, etc.) a couple of times. Walking was my exercise for the 1st 2 years but now 3 years in I'm able to jog a couple of miles.

Hi all!

I'm in Yaphank and was banded on March 24th 1020 in Riverhead by Dr. Paayal Mehta. I have lost about 74lbs so far. I love my surgeon and my band! :huh2:

Congratulations Amy! That's an outstanding outcome.