Brooklyn?

Hi.  I live in Bensonhurst with my husband.  I work full time and have a 3 year old.  I went to one of Dr. Sapalas monthly support groups before my surgery (the next one was the night of my surgery).

I was wondering if there was any interest to have folks from this area get together?

Madelon

Hi I just had  an appointment with Dr. Sapala Today>>>>can you tell me which procedure you chose and how did it go for you

Hi.  I hope you are pleased with how it went.  

I chose to go with the micro pouch that Dr. Sapala performs.  It is actually the only one he personally performs.  If a patient prefers lap band or a more traditional RNY then he refers you to his colleagues who I understand also have hours at the location in Bay Ridge as well as offices on Staten Island.

I went into the hospital on a Wednesday and came home on Friday.  I was on the operating table for two hours and both the doctor and his NUT Mary feel I have been doing so well because I followed all of the pre-surgical directions including quitting smoking and the low carb/high protein diet.  I am not running marathons yet but I wasn't before surgery either.

My staples are out so moving around is much easier.  My body quickly tells me if I eat too fast.  I know what it is like to feel full now.

As of two weeks ago I lost 15 pounds.  I see him again tomorrow.

The practice has a support group for pre-op and post-op patients the third Wednesday of every month so not next Wednesday the 13th but the following one 8/20.  I went to the one before my surgery and missed the July one because that was the evening of my surgery.  I found it very helpful.

I hope this is helpful. 

Madelon