Hi Everyone! I'm new and not sure where to begin. I have my fist consultation visit with my surgeon ( Dr. Ahmad - Port Jefferson, NY) this Wednesday and I'm not sure what to expect. Can anyone shed some light on this subject for me? What happens at your first visit? I went to the seminar and started the process of paperwork for my surgeon, which I will bring to the first consult. This is just the beginning for me, but I'm excited and nervous at the same time!

I've heard that Dr Ahmad is excellent. A friend of mine had lap band surgery with him and had all good things to say. As every surgeon is different, I'm not sure what you should expect from him as I use another surgeon. Just be ready to ask questions and good luck with your journey!

I've heard that Dr Ahmad is excellent. A friend of mine had lap band surgery with him and had all good things to say. As every surgeon is different' date=' I'm not sure what you should expect from him as I use another surgeon. Just be ready to ask questions and good luck with your journey![/quote']

Thank you! It's reassuring to hear positive things! I've started a little list of questions to ask him during our initial visit. I hope it goes well! Good luck to you as well!

Hi im from Staten Island but my surgeon and the hospital i will be sleeved in is in long island my doctors group is NewYork Bariatric Group I chose them because they were a center of excellence. My md's name is Dr Spencer Holiver, my date is june 18th. At Mercy Medical Center.

Hi im from Staten Island but my surgeon and the hospital i will be sleeved in is in long island my doctors group is NewYork Bariatric Group I chose them because they were a center of excellence. My md's name is Dr Spencer Holiver, my date is june 18th. At Mercy Medical Center.

I also use NY bariatric group. Dr. Holliver assisted on my lap band surgery in 2004. Dr Garber did the actual lap band surgery and just removed the band for me on Wednesday. Dr Angstadt however, will be doing my sleeve. The nurses at Mercy are wonderful. Not sure if my sleeve will be there or at St. Charles in Port Jeff as I'm still waiting on a date and have some more consults to do. Good Luck!!!

I'm on LI, I'm using Dr. Brathwaite at Winthrop. At my consult I had no idea what surgery I wanted so I voiced my concerns with each, what I didn't like or liked etc and his nurse helped me chose the sleeve, which is what I was thinking but wasn't sure. Also met with the staff (patient coordinator etc). The went over the my medical history, what they want me to do for the insurance requirements, they printed up the orders (nut consult, pulmonary, blood work, phycologist etc etc,) they even recommended where to go for what procedure, went over pre-op diets and such.

I also use NY bariatric group. Dr. Holliver assisted on my lap band surgery in 2004. Dr Garber did the actual lap band surgery and just removed the band for me on Wednesday. Dr Angstadt however, will be doing my sleeve. The nurses at Mercy are wonderful. Not sure if my sleeve will be there or at St. Charles in Port Jeff as I'm still waiting on a date and have some more consults to do. Good Luck!!!

Hi this is the first time im talking to a patient from there. I hope your ok from the surgery,please keep me posted.

Gadaleta over here!!

Hi this is the first time im talking to a patient from there. I hope your ok from the surgery,please keep me posted.

Will definitely keep you posted! I have a post op appointment with Dr Garber on Thursday

I am having my surgery with Dr Barkan and Winthrop...tenatively august 6th depending on if my insurance approval goes through. I have done all my work up testing in the passed 2 weeks. Would be nice to communicate with other Long Islanders!! anyone here have surgery at winthrop?

I'm scheduled with dr Ahmad August 14th!

I'm scheduled with dr Ahmad August 14th!

That's so exciting! I'm July 26th with Dr. Ahmad. Next Friday! Im starting to get excited! Best of luck and keep in touch!

You too! Good luck!!!!!!! Maybe I'll see you at a support group

Was sleeved on 6/26 at north shore!!!

Was sleeved on 6/26 at north shore!!!

How is it going so far? You've been post-op for almost a month- that's great!

It's very hard !!!!! I was just put on mushy/soft foods and I don't even want to eat. I am not getting in enough protein though !!! My nut said in order to get the weight coming off you have to get it in! Thus why I haven't lost for a week. It's def a decision I don't regret. Are you excited ???