I'm one of those that has always struggled with weight, in fact the first time I was on a diet was Weight Watchers in the 4th grade. I'm now 38 and in the last 28 years I've been on all of them, most more than once or twice and I'm finally at the point where I can say I'm done. Vanity aside, the panting walking up a flight of steps, achy ankles and knees, high blood pressure to name a few. I looked into the lap band about a year ago but ultimately I decided on the sleeve as a better option for me. I'm in NYC and having my surgery with Dr. Christine Ren. Just had my first of 4 appointments, so most likely wont be eligible for surgery until February. I really liked her and she seems to have a great bedside manner which I appreciated. I'd love to hear advice, pre and post surgery, benefits, cons, anything at all is appreciated! NYC here.

You will find all the advice you can get here! This place is awesome! I'm getting sleeved on 12/18

I just joined and I'm still trying to navigate around this site without getting overwhelmed. That's so great that you have a date set!

Following this as I'm in the same spot in this journey. I look forward to learning a lot.

I am five months out. My loss has been slow. Still, I don't regret it for a minute and I only wish I had done this when I was your age. Of course there are huge adjustments, and like everything in life there are the pluses and minuses..

What haven even the huge adjustments? I mean, I know there going to be changes, bu what specifically can you tell me?

Anyone in NYC?

I'm almost done all if my requirements to get my insurance approval and a date. I'm hoping for January. This forum has shown me a lot. You get to see this journey from all sides. The good the bad abs the ugly. I think....I know you will absolutely find it useful. It will provoke questions for you to ask your surgical team as well.

God bless you on your journey!!

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Good luck to you on your journey! Check out my blog.... you'll see everything I've learned along the way there. It's linked in my siggy. :-)