Any Long Islanders?

Oh, I didn't know there was one in BayShore... do you know any of the details? I go to the LIPO meetings in Sayville--maybe you'd be interested? It's a little drive for you, but it's a great meeting! =)
The next one is Jan. 20th and I think we are going bowling at Sayville Lanes on Sat, Jan 11th--in case you want to join us! You could be on my team, although I should warn you, I'm not very good! LOL I'm fun, though!  =)

Well, let me know about that BayShore one if you can and maybe we'l see you at the LIPO meeting--let me know if you need more info  =)

Hugs!

I AM FROM MIDDLE ISLAND AND WORK IN BROOKHAVEN ER. SO THE SUPPORT GROUP IN PAT-MED AREA SOUNDS GOOD FOR ME. I SEE ALOT OF YOU HAVE DONE THE BYPASS. I AM DOING THE BANDING ON JAN 8TH. AS I TOLD HUNNIEBEAR I AM SCARED TO DEATH, BUT EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW LIFE AHEAD OF ME. BY THE BY HUNNIEBEAR I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING WELL AND CONGRATS ON YOU BEGINNING YOUR NEW LIFE. I WOULD LOVE TO CONTINUE TO CHAT TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE. I FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING I LEARNED ABOUT WHAT AND HOW TO EAT PRE AND POST SURGERY IS FLOATING IN A SEA OF CONFUSION IN MY MIND --AS THE DAY GETS CLOSER I AM LIKE A BOWL OF GUACAMOLE--NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO YET KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT TO DO--DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE TO ANYONE!!! AT ANY RATE--GREAT TO BE ON THIS SITE AND SEE ALL THE SUCCESS STORIES--THANKS FOR SHARING---KATHY

I am from Long island as well. I have just been approved as a support group leader here on OH , now just have to go for my training and I will be starting a Nassau County support group. Suffolkers welcome too of course!

Kittykat, I had the band with Dr. Geiss... HE IS AMAZING!!!! Love him to peices!!! Good Luck with your band!

 I had the band done with Dr. Powers.  Same office as Dr. Geiss.  He is also fantastic. 

Another-Dreamer

That makes a lot of sense! I still think I know nothing or know enough, but sometimes just am not sure what to do! This site has been wonderful and so has my support group! One piece of advice, especially before your sugery--make lists of some of the things you know--like how many carbs or what foods you'll be able to have at what stage and tape them up in your kitchen. That way, you'll be able to shop before your surgery and when you are going in the fridge for food, you'll know what to choose from. =)

Good luck and happy Holidays!

Hey KittyKat!

The day is nearing!! I wish you tons of luck and good thoughts for your surgery! You will see how much it will change your life! As for me, Iam doing well, healing nicely...it's very difficult for me adjusting to this new way of life--I'm struggling to get my liquid in and fighting my diabetes still...But, the good news is that I do feel so much better and I see results already!

I understand what you say about all this info floating around in your head! I still feel the same way sometimes! I feel like I know so much, but know nothing! LOL When you feel this way, though, just take a deep breath, think a little and you'll realize that you do know what is right! The catch is, you've got to do it, which I don't always, but I'm trying! =)

Well, again, good luck!!!! And, if I can offer anything, let me know.. =)

Hugs and Best Wishes!

I'm also from Middle Island an my banding is 2 days away on 12/23. Dr Mehta is my surgeon and she is an absolute doll. She tells it like it is and really has put me at ease. Her staff is great also and really worked hard to get me in under some real tough cir****tances. They hold a support group in Riverhead monthly that has been great

Hiya!

Just wanted to say hello and see how you're feeling after your surgery! I hope you are doing well and feeling great! This will be such a good thing for you!

Good luck and best wishes,

Hi everyone,   I am formerly from Long Island...south shore..Lynbrook.  I miss it a lot. I miss all my friends and most of my family LOL..  If you ask me the best people around come from Long Island.  I am just about 2 weeks away from my RNY up here is the Albany area.  I live outside of Lake George...but decided to go to the bigger area for surgery.  I am very excited and nervous all at the same time.  Tomm is my pre-op testing and meeting with the surgeon.  I am really blown away that all this is happening so fast.  I can't wait to be on the loser's bench with everyone.  I feel like I am trapped in someone else's body right now...I want to be able to run, and have fun with my 2 small children and ride bikes this summer with them.  Right now we have 23" of snow, so we are kinda looking at sledding, which is fun, but I would enjoy it more if I didn't have this excess weight on me, so wait until next year.. YIPPEY   I will go crazy with the kids then.

Awww I bet you will have a great time with your children after you lose even a little bit of weight! I wish you all the best with your surgery and your recovery!

Congrats! And, I agree--Long Islanders are the best! hehe

Hugs,
Heather