I am having my surgery at NY Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Anyone else out there whose had theirs there or nearby?

Three weeks until surgery. All I want to know right this very minute is how much protein does a double dirty martini have???????

Valentina another dirty martini drinker!!! I bet the olives have a little protein!!

My surgery is 5 days before yours -- I will report back from the losers bench!

NYU Medical Center has support groups for the band & bypass -- sleeves are

such a small percentage of WLS even in NYC.

YaaaaaaHHHHOooooo!!!! I've always considered a dirty martini a complete meal! First there is the vodka (one rotten potato), then the vermouth (pickled grapes), and olives (pickled veggie). There is a restaurant here in Warwick, NY that makes the BEST dirty martinis I have ever had and believe me I've had a more than a few in my 58yrs.:wink_smile:

We will have to "discuss" this issue in detail .

We have a wonderful support group in Middletown, but as you said the sleevers are way outnumbered. In fact, as far as I can tell it's just myself and another woman.

PLEASE save me room on the NY Losers' Bench. I'll be the one holding the martini glass!!! :martini_shaken:

Good health,

Valentina

PS:

Stay in touch!!!!!!

Three weeks until surgery. All I want to know right this very minute is how much Protein does a double dirty martini have???????

Valentina another dirty martini drinker!!! I bet the olives have a little protein!!

My surgery is 5 days before yours -- I will report back from the losers bench!

NYU Medical Center has support groups for the band & bypass -- sleeves are

such a small percentage of WLS even in NYC.

I hope all my NY/NJ gals are doing great!

New York City sleever in da house! Park Slope Brooklyn in da house!

Just passed one week surgiverary and feeling good. Tired of sweet

tasting shakes though. Looking for something tasting savory like a

sausages and peppers flavored Protein shake!

My food porn collection now includes a soft cooked egg, ricotta cheese,

tofu, Greek yogurt...

Had a little "adventure" last night into today....took an ambien before

bed (hadn't used them in 5 years) 'cause post surgery has me just

a wee bit manic. Never had an ambien induced black-out ever -- so

inside of going to sleep I got up and did who know's what but landed

face down on the floor with a serious gash in my forehand that took

15, fifteen, stitches to close. Better yet I failed to recognize I was bleeding

profusely and bled everywhere. I thought the pools of blood on the floor

were Protein Shakes I had spilled.

A word to everyone who uses prescription medications involving the

central nervous system to be careful. Right after surgery, only drinking

fluids, medication is going have that "synergistic" effect as with alcohol.

You are going to feel high/drunk whichever more intensely and for a longer

period of time.

im not from nyc but i am from buffalo ny and my surgery is july 6th at buffalo general hospital

@kwikwits: Welcome to the losers bench! You are lucky you are allowed to have mushies now. I cound't have mushies for two weeks! I am sorry to hear about your accident!! That is one heck of a fall! I hope you are recovering well! Keep up the good work!

@samanthafecher: You must be on the liquid diet at this point! Just don't get discouraged and follow your doctors orders. I hope to see you on the other side soon! Good luck!

Hi, I just had my sleeve on June 2, 2011 it was done in Jacobi Hospital in Bronx NY so far 16 pounds down it was a great decision best of luck to you

I am having my surgery at NY Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Anyone else out there whose had theirs there or nearby?

hey! i got sleeved on 5/27 at Mt. Sinai Hospital with Dr. Kini and it was great! Ive lost 21 pounds so far!

Welcome to the NY losers side Dana Marie and royanstrap!

Hi, MSanti- I'm glad your doing good, I hope your loving your sleeve as much as I love mine. A lot of you from NY had your surgery recently. I hope you all are feeling good and if your not you will feel great before you know it. take care Janine: )

i had my surgery at bgh a year ago...who is your surgeon?

im not from nyc but i am from buffalo ny and my surgery is july 6th at buffalo general hospital

Hi Everyone,

I'm from the Bronx, surgery scheduled for 8/17 at Lawrence hospital.

Oh I know exactly where that is. My sister in law gave birth there. It is a great hospital! Good luck!!

Hi Everyone,

I'm from the Bronx, surgery scheduled for 8/17 at Lawrence hospital.

Hi all. I'm scheduled to be sleeved on 8/25 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Anyone with experience at Ellis?

do you go to any support groups up here in Westchester and/or Putnam areas? Am looking for some ...

thanks. RG

I had my surgery in Westchester, best choice I ever made. good luck with your surgery. Janine