I just had RNY on 12-17-12. I'm down 28-29 lbs so far. My weight going in was 313.5. I'm doing okay but my anxiety gets the best of me. I'd love to connect with anyone who has any insight, tips and advice.

Where do u live in upstate ny?

Hey and welcome... You really are doing great! Any specific questions you have just ask. Make sure to eat all your protein, stay hydrated and take your vitamins

I'm near Ft. Drum. My husband and I are local And he's active duty.

I also live close to fort drum, i had my surgery 9/26

Deana I had mine in Syracuse on 12\17. Do you have Facebook?

Yes i do, my profile pic is of two men holding fish

Have you heard of Drum Swap and Shop?? I created that page. If I don't send you a request, it's because I can't find you. You could go to drum swap and add me. My link to my page is in a current status

I had mine in Rochester on 12/17. Things are going very well and I'm losing slowly but surely.

Same here Cindy. Keep up the hard work

Syracuse! Right now it looks like I'm in April

Wow! 3 of us had Surgery on the same day! My surgery was 12/17 as well I'm in Syracuse.

For those who went to Syracuse....who was your surgeon and what were your thoughts and feelings about them? Thanks!

Abby, I had it 12/17 at Community with Dr. Simon. I hope you're the sweet lady I strolled the hallway with. I never got her name.

Dr. Simon is great. He's kind of like a no BS kind of guy. Some people can't handle that but I did best with how straight forward he is.

Abby' date=' I had it 12/17 at Community with Dr. Simon. I hope you're the sweet lady I strolled the hallway with. I never got her name.[/quote']

Sadly, I am not she! My surgery was an add on for Dr. McDonald (it was a difficult situation bc I had the sleeve done in Aug with someone else and it went horribly wrong...) anyway, I was at Upstate and not Community General.