New York sleevers

[mema68 1]

My head hunger stopped when I started to fit into smaller clothing size. The amazing effect of feeling good about myself help me getting out of it. Also stay busy and very active during the day. Sitting in front of tv didn't help me at all.

[atontor 1,068]

Hi. Manhattan here. 7 weeks post op.

[dsheive 100]

Julia. Head hunger is the perfect word... I am not hungry but boy I need food. I'm 6 days out still on liquids till the 4th. I have not figured out how to deal with it yet, I'm just cranky

Good luck dawn

[dsheive 100]

Maryw.

Same here. 6 days put but 25 prior to surgury , up 10 after down the 10 plus 4... no food sence July 17th till age 4th.

[Heavy to Healthy 14]

It's all IV Water weight. I GAINED 25 pounds in the hospital in FIVE days....

I was being treated for severe diarrhea and they were pushing fluids in.

The Fluid weight will come out after about one week...BUT you must drink... If you have difficulty, sip water around the clock. Set an alarm on your phone for every five minutes and drink.

Best of luck

[nurseenk 0]

Hi atontor,

I'm in Manhattan as well. Surgery is scheduled for the 28th of September. Can't wait!

Hi. Manhattan here. 7 weeks post op.

[atontor 1,068]

Hey. How are you? Are you excited?

[nurseenk 0]

Exited, anxious, terrified.....the whole mixed bag of emotions.

My greatest worry is that I will go through the surgery and it won't work. I've been dieting since I was 5. So far it's only gotten me here. And though by bariatric standards I am a lightweight, I can only see myself getting heavier and heavier if I don't do something about it now.

So happy to have all of your support!

[sueCque27 4]

Hi...I was sleeved in Oct 2012. Best decision I have ever made!!! You won't regret it. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

[nurseenk 0]

Hi...I was sleeved in Oct 2012. Best decision I have ever made!!! You won't regret it. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks sueCque!

I'm definitely optimistic but a piece of me is wondering how this will work when so many other things have failed in the past. I know that if I can see a loss I will stick to it. My greatest concern is that I will go through with this and have no results to show for it. Still, I feel that I must do it.

[sueCque27 4]

I know exactly how you feel. I felt the same exact way. I originally had the lap band. That was a total mistake. It slipped and I decided to do the sleeve. It is the only thing that has worked for me! I never did reach my goal of 175 but I am totally okay with where I am at 215. I was 305. I will be honest with you...the first month after surgery is not easy but I promise you, it will get much better. The only real issue that I have is heart burn. I have to take medication for it and I don't absorb Iron well and have to go for iron infusions but I would do it again in a heart beat! I can live with those side effects as a trade off rather than being over 300 lbs any day!

[bornthisway622 51]

Good Morning, I am in the begining of the 6- month pre op stage for a gastric Sleeve at Montefiore Hospital in the bronx. I am excited but at the same time a bit worried. I joined the forum to talk to others and ease fears and begin to form a support network. Would love to hear some tips and advice on the procedure.

hey just wanted to know how is it going so far i am also gettn mine done at montefiore i started my pre -opt the ending of june ????

[sueCque27 4]

Hi bornthisway, I am telling you, you will not regret it! It is so much better than gbp or the band. I too was worried. You wouldn't be human if you didn't. Just follow your doctor's instructions and you'll be fine.

[vinnyb 1]

Hello all,

My surgery was April 15. I live in Nassau county and I am looking for a support group besides the meetings at south Nassau county communities hospital. I'm also interested in finding walking partners who are available after work. (7pm?)

Email me at smilesweet@aol.com

Lisa

hi Lisa, I'm new to the group I am in the process if starting the testing I too am planning on my surgery at South Nassau how was the experience?

[Meley24 18]

Hi. Manhattan here. 7 weeks post op.

Hi I'm also from NYC. May I ask which Surgeon you used? Had my lapband done at NYU and would like to get a second opinion.