New York City Sleevers

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

I'm sure this thread as been done before. But now that I am getting close to having a date for surgery would love to meet people who have had or waiting to have the surgery. A brief intro about myself I'm 24 weigh 282 lbs and my height is 5'7.. I plan on having surgery at Columbia Presbyterian on 168 st and Broadway, NY, NY. Looking forward to hearing from other new york sleevers.

[kenbr14 12]

I think we have spoken before. I had my surgery on March 1 at NYU. Was in hospital 2 days. I am already down 31 pounds since I have started. I am lucky as I have had no side effects such as lots of gas, nausea, throwing up. The first week I was pretty weak and my doctor explained its because of the lack of sugar and carbs in my body. This week I went back to work and I feel great. So it gets better and easier as the days go by. Good luck on your surgery!!

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

Hey Ken, yes we have spoken before what type of exercise are you doing now

[kenbr14 12]

Just walking mostly. My first week back to work I was swamped so I didnt have much time but starting next week I will start the treadmill. When do you think you will be getting the sleeve or is it still in the air?

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

well I am going to see the surgeon on March 21 so God willingly they will have my do the two week diet and I can have the surgery first week of April. My fingers are crossed.

[kenbr14 12]

Good luck! Its amazing how quickly you see results. I am already down an entire size!

[Hanir 1]

I'm a female in my early 50's and 5'6". I started my pre-surgery diet on 7/5/11 @ 251 and had my surgery on 7/19/11. As of today I've lost exactly 96 with 20 more to go (my doctor says he thinks another 5 but I want to make it down to 135). My surgeon was Dr. Roth, who is associated with Columbia Presbyterian but does surgery up at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville. I actually live really near the 168th street site (up next to the Cloisters) but decided to have the surgery in Bronxville as I thought the caregivers outside of NYC would be better. I am very happy with my decision. In terms of getting back and forth for pre- and post-survery visits at the hospital it was fairly easy to go using Metro North as the Bronxville stop is right across the street from the hospital. The pre-surgery diet and the 1st few weeks after surgery were the most difficult but since then it's been very easy. For the most part I've stick to 800 calories a day, as the nutritionist instructed. On weeks where I went over I didn't loose as much (duh!). I do exercise EVERY day (40 minutes on a real bike mounted on a trainer). Having this surgery is the best decision I've ever made!

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

My surgery is on May 1st, at Columbia Presbyterian on 168 st and Broadway