Looking for ppl in or around the NY area

I'm from Long Island and was banded in August 2010 at NYU. Just recently underwent plastic surgery' date=' a month ago tomorrow, to remove excess skin on my tummy and arms.[/quote']

Hi. I'm 33 was banded in 2009 had two revision and finally the band taken out this past Wednesday. Had so many complications but lost a lot of weight from 255 lbs went down to 125 from size 24 to size 2-4 at one point I was a 0 but i looked bad.....MY journey was not healthy at all. With empty band I kept vomiting couldn't eat sometimes drink. Over years I have developed anemia. Ultimately I think my body was fighting the band. I do have have loose skin on my stomach and I hate it. My arms are a like flabby also. I'm in queens ny. Was curious how was the tt experience and where did you get it done. Thx for all the info. SYLVIA

Hi. I'm 33 was banded in 2009 had two revision and finally the band taken out this past Wednesday. Had so many complications but lost a lot of weight from 255 lbs went down to 125 from size 24 to size 2-4 at one point I was a 0 but i looked bad.....MY journey was not healthy at all. With empty band I kept vomiting couldn't eat sometimes drink. Over years I have developed anemia. Ultimately I think my body was fighting the band. I do have have loose skin on my stomach and I hate it. My arms are a like flabby also. I'm in queens ny. Was curious how was the tt experience and where did you get it done. Thx for all the info. SYLVIA

Hi Sylvia. My tt and arm lift was done by Dr. Thomas Sterry. I would highly recommend him - he is very personable and he takes the time to make sure you know everything before you go into surgery. He even stayed with me and rubbed my arm as I was being put under for my surgery, which was very calming. Overall, it wasn't too bad of an experience. I am 4 months post op and just about all the swelling is down. The arm scars are a little annoying, but I know that they should fade over time. I am very happy with the results. If you want to know more, please feel free to ask.

Staten Island here! Was banded on 6/14/2010 at NYU, Dr. Fielding

Staten Island here! I'm 3 months banded.

Hi Lisa , I'm from Staten Island too. I was banded in jan 2013 at NYU . When were you banded. How are you doing, with your band?

Hi everyone. I am brand new to the forum. Just went to my first visit. Going to North Shore Manhasset.

Hi everyone. I am brand new to the forum. Just went to my first visit. Going to North Shore Manhasset.

Hi Mary. Welcome to the site. I don't want to discourage you in anyway, but I did want to let you know that I've known a lot of individuals who were banded at north shore, who either had problems with the band, or had to have their band removed. I was banded at NYU in 2010 and I've been told that a lot of patients from north shore will have the surgery, then switch to nyu for follow up appointments. Make sure that when you get the surgery that you go for follow-ups and adjustments. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help! Good luck!

Hi Sylvia. My tt and arm lift was done by Dr. Thomas Sterry. I would highly recommend him - he is very personable and he takes the time to make sure you know everything before you go into surgery. He even stayed with me and rubbed my arm as I was being put under for my surgery, which was very calming. Overall, it wasn't too bad of an experience. I am 4 months post op and just about all the swelling is down. The arm scars are a little annoying, but I know that they should fade over time. I am very happy with the results. If you want to know more, please feel free to ask.

Hi Qtjan5. Dr. Ren did my surgery in January. I've been thinking that once I get to or near goal, I'd like to have cosmetic surgery as well. My tummy, thighs, and boobies will all need a little help. Is Dr. Sterry at NYU as well or does he work out of another hospital in the city? I'd like to keep his name for future reference. I'm down 54 lbs. but need to lose at least another 50 before considering cosmetic surgery.

Hi Qtjan5. Dr. Ren did my surgery in January. I've been thinking that once I get to or near goal' date=' I'd like to have cosmetic surgery as well. My tummy, thighs, and boobies will all need a little help. Is Dr. Sterry at NYU as well or does he work out of another hospital in the city? I'd like to keep his name for future reference. I'm down 54 lbs. but need to lose at least another 50 before considering cosmetic surgery.[/quote']

Dr. Sterry is out of Mount Sinai, however, he does a lot of his surgeries at a surgical center on the upper east side. He is located on Park Avenue, at 79th street. Dr. Ren and Tammy (in the office at NYU) both recommended him. Keep up the good work!

staten island here also!! i was banded on oct 5 by dr.schwack at nyu

Dr. Sterry is out of Mount Sinai, however, he does a lot of his surgeries at a surgical center on the upper east side. He is located on Park Avenue, at 79th street. Dr. Ren and Tammy (in the office at NYU) both recommended him. Keep up the good work!

thanks for the info and encouragement!

Welcome :-)

Hi Angelize, how r u? I also was banded from Dr. Schwack , at NYU..... And also come from S.I. How r u doing with ur weight. Loss?

From Long Island, banded march 18th 2013

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Hi Angelize, how r u? I also was banded from Dr. Schwack , at NYU..... And also come from S.I. How r u doing with ur weight. Loss?

hi primadona!! im doin good....dr schwack is great,always willing to answer my million and one questions! lol last month i saw dr,kurien for my fill,and i think she filled me too much! going tomorrow for a little unfill! my weight loss has been pretty steady,between 1-2 lbs a week,which dr schwack says is great,so im happy!!

SI here also, I was banded by Dr Fielding @ NYU in 2010 but Dr Schwak does most of my fills, how are you guys doing?