http://thinforlife.med.nyu.edu/

I'm in NJ but am willing to take the drive for the best.

I used Them from NYU , it will be worth the trip. Excellent doctors and hospital!

Hello everyone' date=' I'm considering working with the doctors at NYU. My pcp says that they are the best. I'm just starting my pre-approval 6 month diet. Can anyone offer me some advice on how that process goes? I've been dieting all my life and I'm kind of annoyed with the 6 months pre-approval diet. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.[/quote']

Use the 6 months to your advantage! Work out a lap band appropriate "diet" - 3oz Protein 2/3oz veggies 2oz carbs or 1 cup of food! I had to do 6 months, I was infuriated because I've already been through so much. However, thank god I did! I was 150% prepared the post surgery dietary changes. I lost 76lbs since my pre-op diet in january 2013 and I know that I what I learned during my 6 month nutritional counseling is what prepared me for and helped me do it!

Also, I suggestion would be to work with a nutritionist that has knowledge of weight loss surgery. Midtown Nutrition is very good and they take most insurances.

Use the 6 months to your advantage! Work out a lap band appropriate "diet" - 3oz protein 2/3oz veggies 2oz carbs or 1 cup of food! I had to do 6 months' date=' I was infuriated because I've already been through so much. However, thank god I did! I was 150% prepared the post surgery dietary changes. I lost 76lbs since my pre-op diet in january 2013 and I know that I what I learned during my 6 month nutritional counseling is what prepared me for and helped me do it!

Also, I suggestion would be to work with a nutritionist that has knowledge of weight loss surgery. Midtown Nutrition is very good and they take most insurances.[/quote']

Thanks so much. That's a smart idea, I didn't even think of that. Once I hear 6 month diet I got emotional.

I have my first appoint on 7/24 with Dr. Shack. Tomorrow I have my psychological appointment and I so nervous.

Thanks so much. That's a smart idea' date=' I didn't even think of that. Once I hear 6 month diet I got emotional.

I have my first appoint on 7/24 with Dr. Shack. Tomorrow I have my psychological appointment and I so nervous.[/quote']

I have Schwack!! He's awesome!!!! You're going to LOVE him!