I'm from Queens NY. Not banded yet. Looking forward to meeting others in Queens.

Hi Everyone,

I am from Queens as well. I was banded by Dr Davis and am three weeks post op. I am still in the pureed stage. One more week! Yeah! I am having horrible pain in my left side by my waist area and will be going to have a CAT scan to rule out a leak. Otherwise I am feeling great...a bit slow in having enough Water intake. I am due to have my first fill in a few weeks as well. :frown:

Much success to all of you!

:cool:Hi I am born and raised in Sunnyside Queens now I live in Manhattan moved here three years ago I will have one year banded on August 10th lost nearly 80 lbs feel great and also look younger keep in touch love Kelly:smile:

Hi yall im Justice I live in Jamaica Estates and i am scheduled to be banded July 8th at NYU. Im excited and freaked out. Has any Queens people been banded at NYU ?

Justice

Hi Justice,

I was banded at NYU in October of last year. I live in Rego Park. Which surgeon will be doing your banding?

Hey Justice I live in Fresh Meadows near St Johns was banded by Dr Fielding NYU Nov 1 - so far 55 lbs amd thrilled - best thing I ever did - have about 25 more to go - any questions feel free

Hey there Bill and Aura

I am scheduled to be banded by Dr Kurian. She seemed really nice but of course the "what ifs" are flooding my thoughts lately. And im still waiting to hear from my insurance but my fingers are crossed so we will see.

Did you guys have to spend the night after surgery and if so how was that ?

Thanks guys

ps Aura ...we are sorta neighbors becouse im close to St JOhns as well :laugh:

Hey - you will be brought into hospital area with any friend or family that is with you - get undressed and sit in private room and hang out for a few - then you walk to OR and hop up on table - staff is so calming - doc comes in and last thing you remember till you wake up - they ask if you are jittery and will give you Xanax in IV if you want - then sleepy time again till you wake in room - an overnite stay in a room with a great view of the city - next morning off you go - really they have it down to a science they have done so very many - it is best thing ever

Hi Justice,

I've met Dr. Kurian, she is very nice and is also a well-respected surgeon. She may not have told you, but she wrote "Lap Band for Dummies." It's available on Amazon.

I think they keep nearly everyone overnight at NYU. I've heard of some people going home same day, but if you have any serious co-morbidities (and most of us do), they'll want you to stay. Particularly if you have sleep apnea, they'll want you on a CPAP and hooked up to monitors overnight. They generally release everyone fairly early the next morning. Anne or one of the doctors will come around to go over your discharge plan and then they'll let you leave.

Be sure to either bring a small pillow with you or have the nurse make a cushion for your belly. You'll need it when you cough. It's also good on the ride home if you hit any bumps in the road. Applying some gentle pressure on the incisions keeps the pain down.

My experience has been a bit out of the ordinary, but I"m happy to answer any questions, too. I've also written quite a bit about my banding on my blog, The link is below. There are a few "before and after photos, too.

Best regards,

Hi Alfie,

I live in Rego Park, Queens. I'll be banded on October 8 with Dr. Ren at NYU.

Hi. Hope everything went well for you. I live in Flushing and Dr Kurien, Dr Ren's partner, did my band last Thursday. We had amazing doctors, probally the best in the city!

I've met Dr. Kurian a couple of times. I think very highly of her. I hope everything is going well with your recovery. I didn't make it to the support group meeting tonight, but I hope I'll meet you there next month.

:cool:Hi I am born and raised in Sunnyside Queens now I live in Manhattan moved here three years ago I will have one year banded on August 10th lost nearly 80 lbs feel great and also look younger keep in touch love Kelly:smile::thumbup:

Hey Kelly,

Sorry, I didn't keep up with this so didn't see you post. You've really done well for yourself. Keep up the good work. I am coming up on my 6 mos bandiversary in July. Doing pretty good and I love my band..Regards, Alfie

Hi yall im Justice I live in Jamaica Estates and i am scheduled to be banded July 8th at NYU. Im excited and freaked out. Has any Queens people been banded at NYU ?

Justice

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Hey Justice,

You must be excited. July 8th is just around the corner. All the best to you with your surgery. From what I hear, you are in the hands of one of the best!!

Regards,

Alfie

HI - welll i have know gotten to about 15 pounds of where is want to be - down 65 pounds since Nov 1 - how are you all doing ?:party:

Hi:

I'm from North Flushing. I was banded two days ago. Besides the gas pains and mild discomfort at incision sites, I feel pretty good. Having a hard time drinking 60 ounces or water. I wish you well and thin.

Hey Alfie -- I actually work with the spouse of Dr. Vohra! I live in Rego Park! I'm near the QC mall!