Hi All! :}

I'm in the Ithaca area & going through Cayuga Med with Dr. Bollo. Just curious if there's any others out there!

I'm so happy with dr simon n the whole office so far!

I'm now seeing Dr. McDonald (I hope he will take on my case!). I saw him for a second opinion on my situation on Thursday and he had some great insight and I thought his plan was good. He said he would go in and see what my sleeve looks like now- and then if he can fix it, he will. If he can't, we will do bypass. The only thing I want to ask him is if my body doesn't do well with the bypass, what next? (DeSimone said that "some people just don't respond well to surgery.") Anyway, That's where it stands now. Hopefully we'll get the ball rolling ASAP! Looking forward to feeling better! Either of you have a date yet?

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! :}

No date for me, yet. I have to do the stress test Tuesday & then cardiologist review on Friday morning. Friday afternoon I meet with my surgeon again. I guess they haven't even submitted to ins yet, & won't until at least the next surg visit. Starting to feel like it's never going to happen. On Halloween, I started myself on the Optifast plan they gave me. I figure that I might as well try it considering at this rate it may be a few months (or even summer) before I have an opportunity to take work leave. I work for the university so winter/summer breaks are ideal. IDK...trying to stay positive. & not feel guilty abt spending the surgeon's fee on myself this close to the holidays... :\

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Any dates yet, girls? I'm looking at surgery possibly on Dec 31- it's "exploratory" to see what's going on but will most likely turn into bypass surgery once they take a look. I hope I go for surgery earlier. It's getting more difficult to stay hydrated! I have to stand all day (literally)!

Jan 7th! 43 days to go....so very excited!

Dec 26th!!! I just found out the day before thanksgiving. I'm starting to freak out a little... Haha

Where is your surgery? Still not keeping fluids in?

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Jan 7th! 43 days to go....so very excited!

YEAY!!! :} it's awful waiting, isn't it lol

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Dec 26th!!! I just found out the day before thanksgiving. I'm starting to freak out a little... Haha

Where is your surgery? Still not keeping fluids in?

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Congrats!!! Yay!!

My surgery is at community general. Tomorrow I see dr McDonald to see if we can do anything sooner. If I try really hard I can get fluids in- only when I'm standing for hours on end... I guess it could be worse but it's getting painful standing so much.

Jan 7th! 43 days to go....so very excited!

Awesome!!!

I chose CNY Surgical @ Crouse too but Dr. Cooper is performing my surgery on January 21.

Congrats!!! Yay!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

My surgery is at community general. Tomorrow I see dr McDonald to see if we can do anything sooner. If I try really hard I can get fluids in- only when I'm standing for hours on end... I guess it could be worse but it's getting painful standing so much.

Definitely keep me posted!! I'll send lots of good vibes & energy. I stand at my job--7hrs straight. My ankles, heels & toes hurt so much anymore! I can't wait to drop this fat suit...hopefully it will help! :}

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I chose CNY Surgical @ Crouse too but Dr. Cooper is performing my surgery on January 21.

Another local! :} Nice to meet you!!

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It's nice to meet you as well!! Good luck with your journey and keep us posted.

I am from the Syracuse area. I am in the beginning phase. I have seen Dr. McDonald and Maria at community hospital. All these appointments and working full time is tough. I have finally made an appointment for the psychology evaluation. I have the nutrition class on Wednesday and then it should just be the surgeon from there. I attended a support group meeting in North Syracuse and I really liked it. Does anyone else go to the support meetings?

I don't go to the local support meetings bc I'm on one side of the lake & they are on the other, & the meeting is held just after I get out of work. I'd like to make one before I hbe surgery, but idk if it will happen. Maybe now that the semester is ending & I'll get out a little earlier....

I have found great pockets of support online, luckily. :}

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