1. First name : Diane
2. Area or Town your from: Berin
3. Surgery date: Not scheduled yet
4. Surgery Doctor: Dr. Mitchell Roslin, Northern Westchester Hospital , Mt Kisco , NY
5.. Starting weight : 371
6. Current weight: 371
7. Goal Weight: I'd be happy at 160
9. 5 Top Goals for your first year Post Op:
1. To become healthy.
2. To be able to walk without pain and a distance.
3. To join the living again and not isolate myself.
4. To be able to do housework and other activities (exercise)without having to stop every 10 minutes.
5. To be able to take paint my toes myself , fit in a booth, shop at a regular clothing store..................list can go on.
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I am 49 years old and have been separated for some time. I have been heavy all of my life but my health started to be affected a few years ago when I went through many life changes in a short period of time. I am unemployed searching for a job with a Masters in Human Services and have been unsuccessful in finding a job. I originally was going to have the RNY then learned of the DS, however, my insurance would not cover it. Dr. Roslin informed me that the VSG (step 1 of the 2 part DS) was better for me due to my BMI and that my weight was mostly in my belly and that I had a large hernia. Unfortunately at the time the VSG was not covered either. On Halloween night (2010)I learned that the VSG is now covered by my insurance. I made an appointment as soon as I could and had my first consult Dec. 2 and at this time I am waiting for approval. I chose the VSG because of the Drs. recommendation but also because after he recommended the VSG and I researched it and read many posts of successful VSGer's I decided that this surgery would best fit my lifestyle and I did not want to endure some of the things that you have to with RNY or DS. Everybody has their reasons for choosing the surgery they chose and I wish success to all!

 They gave me my surgery date yesterday - March 4th, I start Optifast tomorrow.  It caught me by surprise a bit and I'm a little concerned because I won't be down to the weight he wanted me at pre-surgery.  They haven't even submitted the paperwork for insurance but seem confident it will come in time.  I guess they know the business better than I :)

Hi Kim,
Dr. Robles is in the same office as Dr. Aranow who I had. My stay at the Bariatric floor for my surgery was grrreat. I wish you a good journey and know that you are in very good hands. I will say that the 1 mile/day through the hospital halls I was told to do was SO HELPFUL. I have continued 1 mile/day on my treadmill and it certainly has helped me to get stronger daily and in SO much better health. You will be real glad you have the private room. I was very pleased with the nurses/staff. Middlesex was a great experience all around.

Keep us updated on your progress.

Terry

This is a little late but the group was origionally started by a fella who was sick of going to New Haven for meetings. It is a good meeting because there are people there with many different surgeries and doctors. It's a pretty good group and now that I am on first shift I can start attending regularly.

Thanks maboots for responding! I am happy to hear there was little pain. I did decide to go with a plastic surgeon and they scheduled the surgery for 2/14....now I'm nervous!  Hope you are doing well and are happy with your results! Thanks again!