I attended the seminar at Montefiore a couple of weeks ago. after spending almost a decade, in fear of bariatric surgery I find myself excited. I spoke directly with the doctor giving the seminar and was able to get an appointment relatively fast. I go on June 29th and am in the process of looking for a psychiatrist/psychologist for the consult/evaluation that is needed.

I was born and raised in the Bronx. I am American but my grandparents come from Puerto Rico, but live in a Dominican household lol. I have 2 kids and I will be marrying their father my partner on September 6th 2009. Something I waited forever for. And to show my doctor it's not about vanity I asked that the surgery be done AFTER my wedding. Doesn't matter what I look like that day, cause its not about looks that I am making this sacrifice, its about having years and years and years to spend with him rather than just a couple.

Hope I can find some people in my area and learn about the support groups that we'll have to attend. Have a great weekend all. :sad:

hey,whats up,congrats on making the decision to improve your life,I also am getting the lap band thru montefiore in the bronx,my surgery date is aug 25 2009,now I have to hustle to get the paper work done my HR dept at the job has all these damn forms to fill out and my surgeon Dr. Camacho,is never in his office and does not return calls,it has not been easy dealing with montefiore,they are unorganized,but i heard the surgeons are excellent, I'm excited but a little anxious now too,it's so close and I want everything to go right, I also grew up in the Bronx,female, married to a wonderful puerto rican husband,who loves to eat too!lol My parents are italian and puerto rican ,but i only know english,I don't come to this site often,but my e mail is tbonilla64@aol.com, if you'd like we can keep in touch,I have been wanting to communicate with someone who is having this type of surgery,hope to hear from you,Good Luck :thumbdown:

:thumbup:Wow I wish you much success. I have Dr. Vemulapalli and she is great she actually explained all my options and explained I would benefit more from the bypass. After all the research I agreed with her and am on my way. I still have no surgery date, I am attending my first support group tonight. I will email you so u could have my aol messenger.