Anyone from NYU Langone Weight Loss ?

[AbbieL 63]

I'm in Huguenot.. I had 1 fill and I lost 39lbs so far.. I still feel like I'm "dieting" but I think 1 more fill will put me in my "green zone"

Wow 39lbs is great, congratulations!

We should start an nyu group on here.

[BandedMarco 5]

Hey everyone. I am from queens' date='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. [/quote']

Hey everyone I'm actually having surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Kurian I wasn't aware of a group meeting that woild be cool. I've just been meeting people thru instagram and youtube and getting support like that. Well keep me in the loop

[gowalking 10,790]

Hey everyone I'm actually having surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Kurian I wasn't aware of a group meeting that woild be cool. I've just been meeting people thru instagram and youtube and getting support like that. Well keep me in the loop

Good luck BandedMarco. Welcome to the forum.

[dani_nyc 224]

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 :/

[gowalking 10,790]

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'd love to do that dani. I don't get to the Wed. support group...I usually have PT that conflicts with the meetings. We should check with the other ladies on our 'Hi' thread like NYCTeacher, and Bubie, Karen, etc. I also invited two new folks to that thread who I met surfing the forum. Mark is on the UWS and Zinhaa is on Long Island. Turns out she and I went to the same middle and high school in Brooklyn.

[Qtjan5 17]

Hi all! I was banded by Dr. Ren in 2010. I absolutely love the practice. Hopefully I'll see you all at the annual dinner Cruise around NYC this summer.

[Padanelle 2]

I'm approaching my 4 yr anniversary. Best thing I ever did! Dr Fielding was my surgeon. The entire support team is great!

Joan

[NYC1992 135]

I'd love to do that dani. I don't get to the Wed. support group...I usually have PT that conflicts with the meetings. We should check with the other ladies on our 'Hi' thread like NYCTeacher, and Bubie, Karen, etc. I also invited two new folks to that thread who I met surfing the forum. Mark is on the UWS and Zinhaa is on Long Island. Turns out she and I went to the same middle and high school in Brooklyn.

Upper East just to correct (not a big deal) haha.

I'm approaching my 4 yr anniversary. Best thing I ever did! Dr Fielding was my surgeon. The entire support team is great!

Joan

Congrats! I had him too on May 6.

[SashaWLS 412]

Hi everyone! I also had Fielding and would be happy for a meet up!

[mich24 1]

I live in Staten Island and will be having Lap Band surgery this summer with Dr. Fielding. I am so nervous!!

[dani_nyc 224]

I live in Staten Island and will be having Lap Band surgery this summer with Dr. Fielding. I am so nervous!!

I'm from Staten Island too! Which part?

[AbbieL 63]

I'm from Staten Island too! Which part?

I'm also in Staten Island, Oakwood. Would be great to have a meet up in the city sometime.

[Mdg76 0]

Hey there, Just had my first consultation a couple of weeks ago. Still up in the air but leaning towards doing it. Have to go through the entire 6 month process of trying to get approved now, but nervous. Would love some insight on the band. I'm someone who's battled weight my entire life and food is an addiction. Sick and tired of the yoyo dieting and constant feeling like crap. Would appreciate any and all info on the band, life after etc... My surgeon is Dr. Schwack.

[gowalking 10,790]

Hey there, Just had my first consultation a couple of weeks ago. Still up in the air but leaning towards doing it. Have to go through the entire 6 month process of trying to get approved now, but nervous. Would love some insight on the band. I'm someone who's battled weight my entire life and food is an addiction. Sick and tired of the yoyo dieting and constant feeling like crap. Would appreciate any and all info on the band, life after etc... My surgeon is Dr. Schwack.

Welcome. I had Dr. Ren as my surgeon. I was banded on January 14th and I've done very well. I'd like to lose a total of around 120 lbs. and I am a little more than half way there. I've lost 63 lbs. so far. I had a powerful motivator to have the surgery. I have severe arthritis and was risking being able to walk at the weight I was before being banded.

Most of the folks on this site have been through the same thing food wise.....food addiction, yoyo dieting, overeating, etc. We're all fat for pretty much the same reasons.

Just so you know, some folks do better than others. This is still a diet..or a lifestyle change...whatever you want to call it. But I have found that the band keeps me fairly satisfied between meals and I am eating just a fraction of what I used to consume. I must must must measure out my food and I keep a food diary so I can know just what I'm eating. I've gotten more info on this site than anything the nutritionist or even the doctor provided at the office so keep reading while trying to stay away from the horror stories.

Good luck on your weight loss journey. If you are motivated and eat per the rules...small bites, chew well, eat slow...you should be fine. FYI, I can't give you any advice on stuck episodes or productive burping or how it feels to have fills as I've experienced none of those. I'm one of the few who is doing well without fills....and because I have no fills, I find that I can eat anything. I just eat it in moderation. Some things I don't bother with at all because they are just empty calories...like ice cream or candy. If I want something sweet, I've learned to love sugar free pudding, Jello, pops, etc.

Keep us posted on your progress and let us know how its' going. There are a number of us from the NYC area who've been banded at NYU and we have a separate thread.

[ADDrienne 15]

I recently had surgery at Nyu' date=' Dr Kurian was great! I live in Staten island, I would be up for meet ups![/quote']

Hi AbbieL! I had my band done on July 25, 2013 @ NYU with Dr Kurian. I am from Staten Island (Annadale). Do you see her on Richmond Ave?

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