I was banded on August 9th by Dr Vinces in Port Jervis NY. As I look through this site I notice the majority of people are from out west. I wanted to see if their were any more locals. I have some questions as well talking to some of the people who have been banded in support groups it seemed most people did not have to have tummy tucks and the skin kinda just went back so to say. But reading on here it looks like alot of people say after the weight loss they need a tummy tuck. I'm 26 and don't want to have to have another surgery. Also it seems like my Dr is very strict when it comes to the post op diet. I hear alot of people talking about the foods they are eating 1 week after surgery, I'm still on a liquid diet and wondering why such different diets are out their. Well i would love to hear from others :mad:

Hey... I'm back in NYC for college, and was wondering if there was a support group I could join in the city... I was banded in Maryland on July 5th...

I'd even love to meet people who've been banded in NYC for coffee or something sometime!

PM me if you would like to meet!

Hey Leona I'm not from NYC but live about an hour and a half and love to come down for the day so next time I go to the city maybe we can get together

Hi Leona, I'm a good hour long ride from Manhattan, but you're always welcome to join us.

Elizabeth? you ok?

HELLO?

ELIZABETH????

LEONA.....I live on Long Island, but I'm dying to get into the city to see that body exibit! Maybe we could all set up a day and meet in NYC.

Pebbles.....Boy you ain't kidding, thats strick!! You get 100 gold stars for sicking to that, no wonder your doing so well. Your scale is smoking. Great job @ the gym!! Keep up the incredible work!!

thanks again Chrissie and yeah i would love to meet up one day in the city let me know

DUHHHH- Pebbles it just dawnwd on me that your PEBBLES from the ABC board!! god I'm so blonde!

lol its ok me too

Hey guys just checking to see how everyones doin ??? Chrissie I hope your feelin better

I was banded on August 9th by Dr Vinces in Port Jervis NY. As I look through this site I notice the majority of people are from out west. I wanted to see if their were any more locals.

Hi Pebbles.

I have lived in Florida for the past 3 years, But I was born in Brooklyn and except for college in Pennsylvania, living in Queens for almost a year and living in Medford, Long Island for almost a year, I lived my first 58 years in Brooklyn. I had my Lap-Band surgery in Staten Island by a doctor who has a Staten Island/Brooklyn practice.

Hi tired nice to meet you so it looks like your doing great Congrats

FYI, the NYU support group that meets on the third Wednesday of every month (Skirball conference room -- usually on the 3rd floor but this month on the second floor) at the main NYU hospital on 31st and 1st Ave. at 6 p.m. is having a clothing exchange in addition to the regular support group this month. Come on over if you're looking for a bandster group and some new clothes to boot. There's no charge (just bring some clothes that are now too big) and you don't have to be an NYU patient to participate.

I was banded on Aug 30 and am on first week of the shakes. I live in Cornwall. I, too, have noticed that other Doctors are not as strict with the food (liquid) plan. But the bright spot is, that this will soon be over.

JULIENYC----Great info,thanks for passing it along.Anyone planning to go?

Hey Pebbles, I did a huge venting post on the ABC board. I am very frustrated at my total lack of restriction. I am just holding on till I get my first fill on 10/2. But I feel at this point I am on nothing more than another failing diet program. Its getting very hard to stay possitive. But I don't want to bring down a whole other message board!

Tell me about how you are doing? Are you still in "gym mode"? and how's that super stricked diet going for you? I am still ammazed that you where even able to do it!

Be well all of the N.Y. bansters!...chrissie

Chrissie,

I read your ABC post and I really hope you start feeling better about the whole process. Like I said just take advantage right now to heal and get used to the band being in you. Soon you will have more restriction sometimes I wish my restriction was more gradual But IT WILL work for you I know you can get through it just have some faith in yourself and you'll do great. I'm still going to the gym about an hour or so a day and I'm gonna go 4-5 times a week. I love how I feel after working out. I've had a couple rough times with the food thing my first was Saturday I went shopping about half hour from my house and I was gone for about 4 hours and by the end of the day I was sooo hungry but couldnt "just grab something" quick and I was by myself so I didn't want to go in a restaurant or diner alone to sit and have a healthy meal so I ended up coming home sooner than I wanted so I can cook something. Then tonight was my nieces 9th birthday and we always go out to dinner as a family and I told everyone I really didn't want to go, I've only eatten out twice and was at a diner where I know the people so it was easy to get something made specifically how I can have it...plain, not fried foods or breaded. My niece got upset and wanted me to go so of course I went and we went to a nice restaurant and at first I was having a hard time ordering because all the fish was breaded and fried or stuffed and the chicken the same, too much stuff added that I couldn't have but finally my Dad asked the manager if they could make me plain grilled chicken with soft green beans So I felt better until my whole family including the kids got up to get salad and I sat by myself, salad is one of the things I miss the most so my Mom tried to find something on the salad bar I could have and their wasnt anything no soft fruit nothing. So I decided to go outside while everyone ate their salad but then once our food came I was fine I just felt like I was the picky one of the bunch but really it was that I couldnt have that stuff, It turned out ok but decided it will be awhile before I go to a restaurant again. It's much easier to cook for myself and not bother others because of my strict diet. OK I know that was long, sorry needed to tell someone how I felt after all that LOL well it goes to show I think everyone has their moments that are tough. GOOD LUCK to everyone and keep up the good work and Chrissie I'll keep you in my thoughts. I go to the doc tomorrow to see how much I lost hope its something Wish me luck!!!

Pebbles--thanks for the post, remind me...did you get your 1st fill yet?

I gotta tell ya pebs, I REALY admire your conviction and dedication to this whole process!!!!! Out of all the people I read on both boards, you are at the top of the game. Thanks for the cheering up I really love that there's this whole group "out there" that understands how Im feeling. It does help alot when I get so frustrated. Like I said I knew going into this that the first 6weeks where for healing not losing, but I can't help being disapointed in having NO restriction what so ever. I have decieded not to go near the scale again untill after my fill (10/2) and I've been reading that even after the 1st fill, it might take more like 3-4 before you really start losing??!! crap...this is going to take alot more patience than I have.

But I wanted to tell you, you can still go out to dinner with your friends and family and enjoy yourself without so much worry. My husband and I own 3 retaurants and believe me we are very used to accomidating special requests. I know that most places,even chian eateries, will have no problem offering you something made for you. Remember when your out that there are alot of reasons people choose a different meal, diabetics have special requests w/sugar, people w/ high cholest. or ^blood pressure can't have salt,etc. believe me, there are a million different reasons and a million different requests out there!! I had one woman tell me she could'nt drink THE WATER!! (said it tasted "funny") & to bring her another one!!! so with a smile on my face...I replaced her water with another from the same exact pitcher and viola..THAT water was good!! MY point is, PLEASE don't fell ackward, try to enjoy going out, the wait staff is very used to making the customers happy thats what we're here for, and its NOT an inconvience for anyone. BTW---great job @ the gym!!! keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!