Hey guys!!! Im from nassau county long island!! Im due to be sleeved march 2! Anyone else near ?! Looking to make some friends that i dont have to explain my situation to!!

Hey, I'm in Suffolk county. I was sleeved on 1/13/15. Are you excited for your big day?

Sooo excited!!!! Yet so nervous!! What doctor did you do it with? Out of what hospital

I remember feeling nervous too! Have you started the liquid diet yet? I had my surgery done by doctor Holover from the NYBG, and it was done at mercy hospital. Everything went great with no complications. I hope it goes the same for you. I'm Mimi by the way

Ive been on my liquid diet since wedsnedau!! I caved yesterday and had a salad! I ate it sooo friken fast i felt so sick after! Lol im starting to grt nervous! Im 5 pounds down in 5 days!!! How are you doing?!

The liquid diet is by far the hardest part, at least in my opinion. You won't feel the same hunger after the surgery. I lost 16 pounds on the liquid diet. So far everything is good with me, just started going to the gym to workout a little since walking outside is a little hard with the cold. Only trouble I'm having is getting all the water in. I'm hoping to get there soon lol.

Good luck girl!!! Can you add me on instagram or fb!! Something lol my name is claudia rukab on both

Great I'll add you on both, we can keep in contact through messenger. I don't post about my surgery in either though. Only a few people in my family know.

I'm Miriam btw just in case you don't recognize the name lol

Awesome!!! Thanks girll

hi! i am in LI too, Massapequa to be specific. Looking to make some friends in the area that understand this whole thing.

I am being sleeved on 3/25

From NYC and having my surgery March 10th. Starting to get very nervous, which I guess is normal. Any tips for after surgery so far? Michael here

Make aure you bring lots of gas x strips to the hospital!! Life saver

From NYC and having my surgery March 10th. Starting to get very nervous, which I guess is normal. Any tips for after surgery so far? Michael here

hey you guys!! I'm in Westchester still in the preop stage but hopefully will Join the losers bench soon.

Hello all, I am in Queens NYC and I'm in the process of getting all the prerequistes done.

I have my upper GI series test, blood work as well as my psych eval tomorrow! And then I see the nutritionist on Monday. EEK!!! I'm excited to start this journey with Dr. Gellman, of North Shore LIJ.

Who is up for a Spring Renewal??? I know I am!!!!

The weather on the East Coast this Winter has been pretty brutal, and even though Elsa is my all-time favorite Disney Princess….I’m ready for some Sunflowers, and Daffodils!

The next NYC/LI chapter is meeting is going to be on April 11^th from 2PM till 4 PM

We will be meeting at The Atrium at 805 Third Avenue.

The building is on Third Ave between 49th and 50th Streets.

The Atrium is at the back of the space on the lower level past the shops.

We are looking forward to seeing many of our forum friends there for a fun filled afternoon. We hope to share a bit of information, education, and ultimately support with our friends!!!

So mark your calendars today forum friends and make plans to spend a beautiful Spring afternoon in NYC.

If any Jersey friends want to attend, please feel free to cross the Hudson and join us.

10 Tips for Spring Cleansing and Renewal

1. Feel the power of Nature all around you and within you. Know that this awesome force is available to you, and allow it to influence the course of your life and health. Identify the areas of your life that need some work and plan specific improvements that incorporate the changing seasons. Allow yourself to visualize your Perfect Life, and nourish that vision through your cleansing and renewal process.
2. Spring is the time for renewing your life - letting go of what you don't need (physical, mental, and emotional habits that undermine your health) and bringing in what you need anew (accepting positive health habits that will satisfy your soul). Take a break from the TV to be more creative, or read by candlelight without the electrical vibrations at night, or just sit quiet to meditate and listen.
3. Get more outside exercise and spend more time in Nature. Take hikes, plant a garden, or work in a community garden. Create a balanced fitness program or modify the one you are already following that will support your healthy, body/mind happiness. Working up a sweat helps you dump toxins; this will improve your health and lead to fewer doctor's visits. Also add some reflective practices such as stretching, yoga, or chi gong; these help support renewal by giving your body time to gently de-stress and deepen the changes you are making in your life.
4. Consider a special and specific detoxification program. This could include substance avoidance (off sugar and caffeine, for example),
5. Renew all aspects of your Life. Go through your piles of papers, your clothes, and the corners of rooms in areas that haven't seen light for years. Don't be afraid to let go and let things flow. Give things away, have a garage sale, and recycle or re-circulate what you can. "Being simple, simply being."
6. Begin to gently, yet seriously, re-evaluate the key areas of your life - work (career), relationships, and health. Again, look at what undermines your potential in these worlds and allow clear guidance, suggestions, and actions to arise in your being. Try to be more aware of the subtle areas of life and the effects of foods. How does the food you eat make you feel. Increased vitality and improved health will change how you view your life and how much energy you have to create positive change for yourself.
7. It is your healthy body that lets your Spirit fly more freely. Nutritional supplements (as the raw materials--Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids) nourish and support your body and mind. The cleansing process de-stresses your body and lets your energy rise and awaken your psyche. Freshly squeezed juices and herbal teas are vitalizing, high-vibration nourishment. Sprouts from seeds and grains are live, vital food. Aromatherapy and smelling the beautiful sweetness of the spring flowers will soother your soul as well.
8. Be Earth-aware and Earth-friendly. Be conscious of where things come from and where they go - and the real cost of products you use - such as plastics and chemical products. Re-use and Re-cycle. Support more earth-conscious businesses and products. How do you vote with your dollar?
9. Cleansing habits to incorporate include deep and relaxed breathing, yoga-type stretching, dry skin brushing, and wonderful walks in Nature. When was the last time you de-stressed, downloaded and digested your life experiences to catch up to the present?
10. Do something that uplifts your Spirit, such as caring for a loved one or an elderly neighbor. Trust your heart and feed it joyful experiences. Put your Spirit on the line for what you believe. Doing for another is key to completing the circle of life, called Love. Building community is a positive change for Earth as well as for our Spirit.