Hello! I'm pre-op VSG on Long Island (NY) but due to my work schedule, I won't be able to have the surgery done until December 23...the day before Christmas Eve (guess I won't be eating any holiday goodies THIS year!)

The only problem now is that I have waaaay too much time to worry about all the possible complications! Still, I want to stay positive. I have jumped through all the pre-PRE-op hoops (before I could even GET a surgery date), but I am still waiting for my insurance to approve me. Anyone in Western suffolk, south shore? My surgeon is Dr. Atwa of East Setauket. Anyone have him?

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Sayville, NY here. I'm using Dr. Buchin with Huntington Hospital. I'm 2 months into my 6 month supervised diet. Will have surgery (if I get approval) on 3/13/17. I was already given a date because of school! I've heard great things about Dr. Atwa! His associate Dr. Visswinkel did my gallbladder and that whole office was great!

I'm in Bay Shore. ..that's pretty close. Glad to hear you've heard good things about Dr. Atwa. That's comforting.

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I am from Queens however I am having my Surgey at. Mercy. I was more worried about the approval then my bariatric group. I am a client at New York Bariatric Group the one in Rosalynn. I must say the team is outstanding my doctor is Dr. A. He is great. I am currently in the pre-op stage to my surprise the first week was great. I really believe it could be mine over matter. I'm entering my second week as of October 2. Am I surgery is October 10 one of my biggest concerns is the postop. But I do have a great support system.

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I am from Queens however I am having my Surgey at. Mercy. I was more worried about the approval then my bariatric group. I am a client at New York Bariatric Group the one in Rosalynn. I must say the team is outstanding my doctor is Dr. A. He is great. I am currently in the pre-op stage to my surprise the first week was great. I really believe it could be mine over matter. I'm entering my second week as of October 2. Am I surgery is October 10 one of my biggest concerns is the postop. But I do have a great support system.

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Having my surgery Oct.4 @ Mercy

Hello everyone! I'm in Amityville and I'm having my surgery tomorrow (October 3rd) in Mineola at Winthrop University Hospital.

Hello everyone! I'm in Amityville and I'm having my surgery tomorrow (October 3rd) in Mineola at Winthrop University Hospital.

Hello! So exciting! How are you feeling?

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@@ginabee38 I'm feeling alright. Today I'm not allowed to have any protein shakes..only clear liquids. I feel like I have a short fuse today. The clear liquids aren't filling but I'm trying to keep my mind occupied. I have to be at the hospital at 5am!

I'd probably have a short fuse too...the day before surgery and you can't eat to ease anxiety. I don't know if you do that also, but I think I would have a problem with that. Good luck to you...when you're feeling up to it post-op, I'd like to hear how you're doing.

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Hello everyone! I'm in Amityville and I'm having my surgery tomorrow (October 3rd) in Mineola at Winthrop University Hospital.

That's where I had mine in August. They are wonderful. The care I received was absolutely top notch.

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@@ginabee38 sure! As soon as I can I'll let you know how it went!

@@thatmeanone I'm happy to hear you had such a great experience there! I hope I do too!

Hello everyone! I'm in Amityville and I'm having my surgery tomorrow (October 3rd) in Mineola at Winthrop University Hospital.

I'm in Bay Shore, but my surgery will be at St . Charles Hospital.

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@joyecamp1992. Just wondering how you are doing?