Tons of jeans and casual pants available. Message me and we can arrange a try on party! I'll also serve tea but no cake. I now wear size 12 and still loosing.

Lisa in a beautiful NYC -- on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

that is the size i'm into and going into right now, only thing I live in mass

is that Ok with you? would you want to mail them if you knew i could use them?

let me know?

--icestorm12132008

Oooh, I'm definitely in!!! I'm in NYC too and am wearing an 18 (slightly loose) but see 16 coming up! I'm in Hell's Kitchen, work in midtown.

Should have mentioned that most of the jeans/pants are shorter lengths! I am only 5'3" (part of the reason my excess weight was such a problem)!

NYC people, message me and I'll give you my address and we can arrange to meet.

Lisa in NYC

Ice storm- where in mass? And what sizes

Do you need? I might be able to help.

i currently reside in milford

I can currently ware a Laynebryant size 16, but it's wickid loose and the same thing with the zanadi jeans (fashionbug) size 16. Still not thin enough for "regular" sized misses clothes yet i'm in the grey zone.

For tops it's not so bad i can ware a 14/16 and it's tight(got wide shoulders and boobs still) and a size 18/20 hubby says looks sloppy but i think it look fine.

Hey NYC girl--- I'm nowhere near those sizes but I both live and grew up on the upper west side. It's strange, but its comforting to know my neighbors include bandsters.

Congratulations on your losses. Where we're you banded, and how long ago? My surgery date is October 15 at NYU.

Oooh' date=' I'm definitely in!!! I'm in NYC too and am wearing an 18 (slightly loose) but see 16 coming up! I'm in Hell's Kitchen, work in midtown.[/quote']

Hi all you NYers I live in the west village and having surgery at NYU oct 22nd. Anyone want to get to know each other in person? I'm feeling like I want a big apple bandster posse.

And also, I am giving away all my size 18 summer stuff bc planning on being smaller next summer. Anyone need?

I'd love a NYC get together. The only thing is, and I know it shouldn't matter, is that I will be the heaviest one. That said, I'd like to meet you all.

Hi all you NYC gals. I did a search on 'Manhattan' and saw this thread. I'm newly banded...Dr. Ren did my surgery a week ago. So far, I'm doing well...feeling OK and managing as well as possible on the all liquids. I have made some modifications...I'm drinking thicker soups to help fill me up...and pureeing some of the ingredients....veggies and such and putting them back into the soups. Also added a couple of spoonfuls of pastina again to fill up. No problems so far and went today to Food Emporium to buy some items for the mushies stage. Sugarfree pudding, instant cream of wheat, Ritz crackers for after mushies. Can't wait to put some tuna or egg salad on a couple of ritz crackers for lunch. Never would have thought I'd long for egg salad...but never thought I'd be getting a band either. Would love to hear from any of you regarding how you are doing...what kinds of experiences you all are having, and things like going out to dinner....which is such a part of living here as you all know. Have you gotten together? I'm going to try to make it to the support group at NYU...do any of you go there? I'm also going to join the Y finally after talking about doing so for many years. I have arthritis in my knees and exercising in the pool is better for me than walking/biking. Would love to hear from some of you fellow city dwellers.

Hi all you NYC gals. I did a search on 'Manhattan' and saw this thread. I'm newly banded...Dr. Ren did my surgery a week ago. So far, I'm doing well...feeling OK and managing as well as possible on the all liquids. I have made some modifications...I'm drinking thicker soups to help fill me up...and pureeing some of the ingredients....veggies and such and putting them back into the soups. Also added a couple of spoonfuls of pastina again to fill up. No problems so far and went today to Food Emporium to buy some items for the mushies stage. Sugarfree pudding, instant cream of wheat, Ritz crackers for after mushies. Can't wait to put some tuna or egg salad on a couple of ritz crackers for lunch. Never would have thought I'd long for egg salad...but never thought I'd be getting a band either. Would love to hear from any of you regarding how you are doing...what kinds of experiences you all are having, and things like going out to dinner....which is such a part of living here as you all know. Have you gotten together? I'm going to try to make it to the support group at NYU...do any of you go there? I'm also going to join the Y finally after talking about doing so for many years. I have arthritis in my knees and exercising in the pool is better for me than walking/biking. Would love to hear from some of you fellow city dwellers.

. If you get the address for a support group in Manhattan, please let me know. Thanks! All the best to you!

. If you get the address for a support group in Manhattan, please let me know. Thanks! All the best to you!

Hi Bubie. There are two support groups run out of the hospital. One is for new bandsters and one is for those who are a year or more out. Did you have your surgery at NYU? If yes, the office can give you info. If not, let me know and I'll find the phone numbers for you.

Hi Bubie. There are two support groups run out of the hospital. One is for new bandsters and one is for those who are a year or more out. Did you have your surgery at NYU? If yes, the office can give you info. If not, let me know and I'll find the phone numbers for you.

. Thanks, the numbers would be great! I'm getting banded on Thursday,getting nervous and excited!!! I also, thought there was an informal NYC support meeting where people on fro NYC from this board were meeting.

. Thanks, the numbers would be great! I'm getting banded on Thursday,getting nervous and excited!!! I also, thought there was an informal NYC support meeting where people on fro NYC from this board were meeting.

I'm trying to find an informal support group for NYC folks but nothing specific so far. Just a few threads for NYC folks like this one. If you can find something more, please let me know, OK? I've been in touch with some of the NYC folks but no face to face that I can find. The info is below for the support group from the hospital. I'm a week post-op and was also very nervous about the surgery...all those gas pain horror stories...and nausea and bloating, etc. I can tell you that I had very few issues and have been feeling better and better each day, and so far no issues with the liquid diet either...even with thicker soups and a little pastina to help fill me up. I've been hungry at times but have gotten through it with ice pops, or the Protein shakes and the soups. Good luck and please keep me posted on your recovery.

0-12 Months After Surgery

Third Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m..

Location: 550 First Avenue, Skirball Conference Room. Take the "D" elevators to the 2nd Floor.

Our Office:

Phone: 212-263-3166

I'm trying to find an informal support group for NYC folks but nothing specific so far. Just a few threads for NYC folks like this one. If you can find something more, please let me know, OK? I've been in touch with some of the NYC folks but no face to face that I can find. The info is below for the support group from the hospital. I'm a week post-op and was also very nervous about the surgery...all those gas pain horror stories...and nausea and bloating, etc. I can tell you that I had very few issues and have been feeling better and better each day, and so far no issues with the liquid diet either...even with thicker soups and a little pastina to help fill me up. I've been hungry at times but have gotten through it with ice pops, or the Protein shakes and the soups. Good luck and please keep me posted on your recovery.

0-12 Months After Surgery

Third Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m..

Location: 550 First Avenue, Skirball Conference Room. Take the "D" elevators to the 2nd Floor.

Our Office:

Phone: 212-263-3166

Thank you so much! I will let you know how everything goes on Thursday, I'm hoping all be well!! And maybe one day we can meet up at a coffee shop in Mahattan to talk and review this whole process and our new journey!

Thank you so much! I will let you know how everything goes on Thursday, I'm hoping all be well!! And maybe one day we can meet up at a coffee shop in Mahattan to talk and review this whole process and our new journey!

yes, I will be looking for your post when you are back online. Again, best of luck. Also...I've been conversing privately with NYTeacher who also posted in this thread and she had her surgery a few months ago and has been very helpful with her experiences in terms of what comes next. Maybe we can all meet up at talk about this. Or maybe I'll see you at the support group. Take care and see you on the other side!