I am looking for anyone in NY..I'm sure I can't be the only one here =(

You sure arent alone...Im from Mahattan. Nice to see another New Yorker around.

Oh thank god, I was starting to get nervous

Another New Yorker here - from Long Island and 4 weeks post op.

I'm pre-op - which on this board means something totally different then what it means in the Village, where I am at the moment:omg:

It looks like you gals are all local surgeons. I'm probably have to go to Mexico, because NYU wants 2x what they want down there. I don't know if I can save enough to do it here.

Welcome!

What's it called in the Village? I'm guessing you don't have insurance to cover this. Have you tried other hospitals/doctor not just in the city. I would imagine NYU would be big money. I would look around before you go to Mexico!

Pre-ops are trans-sexuals before they have sex reassignment surgery. They advertise in the Village Voice personals all the time:eek:

Yeah, my insurance won't cover it. Not an option b/c it isn't covered. So, plenty of people seem happy with their docs in Mexico so I'll be fine. Mexico is about 8000-8500 for everything versus 14,000-17,000 locally.

I am trying to not go into debt to do this, even though I do consider it a life saving procedure. . .you know the drill.

Staten Island in the house. Banded 12/7/06 HAning a bit of a hard time. BAnd very uncomfortable. Not sure what hungry is because I have so many sensations in the stomach. Not sure if I'm over eating or not.

you're only 6 days post op, give yourself more time to heal. As long as you're not eating any solid foods I'm sure you're not overeating.

Hey everyone! I'm in NYC in Spanish Harlem here.... I'm 5 months out and doing well... anyone in nyc wanna meet for coffee or something? It would be great to start a support group in nyc!

Hey everyone Im from Brooklyn, Im schedule to have surgery March 2007 at Coney Island Hospital.

I am from Brooklyn, NY too. Hello New Yorkers. Nice to meet you! Good Luck!

It's so nice to see people around my area. I am in White Plains. Now I wish I could find someone with my same doctor...lol.

I'm in Yonkers. I was banded 12/15/06 by Dr Ortiz in TJ. He was great. His partner for his Cancun location is the Cheif of St Vincents- Dr Nick Gabriel. It was suggested that I could go to Christine Ren from NYU who is supposed to be good too, for fills. Also Lennox Hill Hospital.

I'm in Yonkers. I was banded 12/15/06 by Dr Ortiz in TJ. He was great. His partner for his Cancun location is the Cheif of St Vincents- Dr Nick Gabriel. It was suggested that I could go to Christine Ren from NYU who is supposed to be good too, for fills. Also Lennox Hill Hospital.

Good luck to you Brown Eyd Girl! Who ever you choose either St. Vincent's doctor or NYU docotor, I am certain they will be good.

Keep us posted.

I went yesterday to my surgeon, and I am down another 7 lbs :clap2: in less than a month, so he would not fill the band at this time, so he said to come back in 2 weeks.

I'm also from NY. I live in Montrose (which is in Cortlandt Manor) and had my surgery in Lenox Hill Hospital by Dr. Kurian on 1/13/06. She's outstanding. I'm happy to see other NYers here....