New Yorkers are pretty proud people (everyone wants to be like us!) and this is the perfect place for us to get together and rep the Empire State. Please share your experiences (especially those specific to NY), your surgeon/hospital info, and anything else you think will be beneficial to the NY VSGers!

*I'm from Noo Yawk...concrete jungle where dreams are made of...*

Bronx, NY in the house hahaha.... finally joined this group after much people telling me to join. Hello to all.

Hello Everyone

I am from the Bronx. Have been given a tentative date for surgery February 5th, 2014. Feeling anxious, apprehensive, and cautious. I am not one to take surgery lightly. This is a big deal. Life changing, irreversible, yet an opportunity for making healthier choices.

I have been reading the postings and they are very helpful. My biggest concerns at this moment is making sure I have everything I need, and to mentally and emotionally accept the limitations that come along with this type of procedure.

I was sleeved 1 month ago, today. Dr. Teixeira was my surgeon and he was fab! 2 days in the hospital, not one pain pill and have lost 18 lbs and counting. Must chew and swallow slowly. Goodbye pizz, cheeseburgers and haagen!!!!????

It's all worth it!

Lenox hill hospital

Jericho, New York

Surgery at South Nassau Community Hospital by Dr. Greg Nishimura on April 15, 2015

Edited May 20, 201511 yr by Heavy to Healthy

Anyone go to dr danny sherwinter? Maimonides hospital ( center of excellence)

I was sleeved Oct. 6th, I am currently 5 days out post-op. I had mine done at Ellis Hospital and my doctor was Dr. Terrance Clarke. He explains everything fully love em'.... I didn't have any issues with the surgery... Pain well controlled.... Was in the hospital for 1 day and then was released...

I've already gone through the first phase of the "regret stage" but I am doing much better.... Just counting down the days to go workout at the gym!!!