I'm very interested in becoming leader or helping to get the New York chapter up and running. I'm a year post op and have helped 2 people like myself prepare for gastric sleeve surgery. I wanna help more people in every way possible achieve weight loss success like I have. It is truly a life changing event. I'm currently a student I'm music engineering school. My weekends and some evenings after 5:30 are free

Yes, my Endocrinologist just lowered my dose this week. I was on 200mcg and now 175 mcg. Dr said I was overactive now due to the weight loss. Also, said the levels change with weight loss. I will be on it the rest of my life because I no longer have a thyroid. I go back in 8 weeks for blood work and to see how much more weight I lost. It most likely will be decreased again after my blood work.

Yes, my Endocrinologist just lowered my dose this week. I was on 200mcg and now 175 mcg. Dr said I was overactive now due to the weight loss. Also, said the levels change with weight loss. I will be on it the rest of my life because I no longer have a thyroid. I go back in 8 weeks for blood work and to see how much more weight I lost. It most likely will be decreased again after my blood work.

I'm also a lifer with my thyroid meds (Synthroid). My endocrinologist said my dosage would be lowered as I lose weight...right now I'm at 250mcg (2 of the 125mcg dose), so it will be great to lower my dose to where I only need 1 pill. Between this and my diabetes meds, hopefully I will save some money on meds. I know that RNY has a higher success rate for diabetes than the sleeve, but I really don't like the idea of rearranging my organs. If my diabetes numbers can be reduced and controlled by 1 or 2 pills, I'm ok with that.

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Hi All!

I have been pretty much MIA as I have been dealing with some extreme family and personal issues.

I see many of you are from Long Island, and that's great! If you would like to try and schedule a meet up I am thinking the Outlets in Deer Park might be a great place to do that!

I know they have some open and common area's that we could sit at and chat!

Let me know how everyone feel's about that location and what might be some good dates....? Oct. 22 or 23? 29th or more into November?

It's been a while since we have had a meet and greet, and it would really help me get back into the swing of things!

Sounds great! How far out are you two?

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That sounds great! How far out are you two?

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Hi Gina. I'm almost four years out from lapband. January will be my 'bandiversary'.

I am interested in getting together October 22nd can work after 2 pm because I work until 1 or October 29 can also work for me. Be great to meet and chat with others that have gone or going through the sleeve surgery.

I am interested in getting together October 22nd can work after 2 pm because I work until 1 or October 29 can also work for me. Be great to meet and chat with others that have gone or going through the sleeve surgery.

I can do either the 22th or the 29th, but after 3.

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I am interested in getting together October 22nd can work after 2 pm because I work until 1 or October 29 can also work for me. Be great to meet and chat with others that have gone or going through the sleeve surgery.

I can do either the 22th or the 29th, but after 3.

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Actually, those are both Saturdays, so almost anytime can work.

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Both of those days work for me also just after 2pm since I work until 1. We can meet at Tanger or there are two nice coffee shops in the town of Babylon. Babylon Bean or there is a new one a few stores down from the Cold Stone which is just past the train on the left side. The newer one has excellent coffee.

Let's see what works for whoever would like to meet up.

That sounds great! Anyone else preop?

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I am new and also on long island. I am pre-op. It is great to have local support. I would be interested iin a meet up.

Welcome! See the thread above...a meet-up is in the works!

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Hi, I am post -op 2 months on October 18th. Look forward to supporting both of you through your journey. I am available this Saturday from 2pm on.

Let me know if this coming Dsturddy can work to meet up. All are welcome pre op, post op and vets.

Thanks! That would be great to meet up with some locals!

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Both of the dates mentioned would be good for me. It will definitely be good to get the support of those who have done this before us! Look forward to meeting everyone.

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Sounds like we have a plan! Lets secure this Saturday at 4 PM. We can meet at the coffee house. @@laney if you would please post the name and the address of the place for everyone I'll put up a posting about it

Look forward to meeting you all!