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Back to the Gym - Back to NYSC today.  First time in ages.  Didnt do a lot.  Just 30 min on the recumbent bike.  Sweated a lot.  Felt good.  Had a shake this am in anticipation of the liquid diet as...

Therapist - So, I've been looking for a therapist.  I want to find someone I am comfortable with and that I feel like I can relate to, open up with and discuss my issues, fears and insecuritie...

Recommendation for a Therapist in NYC (Manhattan S - When I had the Gastric Bypass almost 9 yrs ago, I have to admit, I didnt fix my head.  I fixed everything else.  And while both I and the surgery failed (pouch is enlarged and I've...

Reecommendation for a Therapist in NYC (Manhattan - When I had the Gastric Bypass almost 9 yrs ago, I have to admit, I didnt fix my head.  I fixed everything else.  And while both I and the surgery failed (pouch is enlarged and I've...

Reecommendation for a Therapist in NYC (Manhattan - When I had the Gastric Bypass almost 9 yrs ago, I have to admit, I didnt fix my head.  I fixed everything else.  And while both I and the surgery failed (pouch is enlarged and I've...

Pre-Surgery Appt with Stiles & Kurian - Had a pre-appt with Dr Stiles and Dr. Kurian today.  Needed to see Stiles so she could clear me. I don’t have a PCP anymore after my last one left the practice and my new one...

Met a Fellow BOBster today - Had lunch with Heather.  She and I got to know each other thru this site back in 2002 when we both had our RNY's done.  Lost touch as I moved to Philly, moved back to NYC, she had ...

Follow-up to support post - Hey Holly....That's my sisters name, the non-supportive one!  LOL.  When I had the Gastric Bypass back in 2002, my sister, mom and husband (now ex) were all supportive. I also spen...

: BOB Conversation with Mom & Sister; Mom agai - Yes, I do need some positive reinforcement especially after the conversation I just had with both my Mom & Sister.  My mom is dead set against it and my sister is indifferent which...

BOB Conversation with Mom & Sister; Mom agains - I need some positive reinforcement especially after the conversation I just had with both my Mom & Sister.  My mom is dead set against it and my sister is indifferent which pisses ...

Mother & Sister are either against or indifferent - Yes, I do need some positive reinforcement especially after the conversation I just had with both my Mom & Sister. My mom is dead set against it and my sister is indifferent which ...

June NYU Lap-Band Support Group tonight @ 6pm - Looking forward to going as last month was Passover and the attendance was almost non-existent.  I shuffled my schedule to go so I am looking forward to asking more questions and c...

1st LAP-BAND Support Group - Attended Lap Band Support Group at NYU. Very small gathering, not what I’m used to. Lenox Hill’s group used to be about 50+ people monthly. Apparently, according to the...

Approved - Surgery Scheduled for 6/23 - Rec’d call from Nilsa at NYU. My surgery was approved with Dr. Kurian. Apparently, everything that Dr. Roslin’s office submitted was enough to get me approved NOW. Nils...

Weight Mgmt appt. w/ Dr. Stiles - Had my 1st appt with Dr. Stiles today for the 3 month weight mgmt period. Apparently, when you use their doctor, you only have to wait 3 mos, when you use your own, 6 months. Happy...

Dr. Marina Kurian, NYU - Decided to go back to the beginning and see Dr. Marina Kurian at NYU. Not thrilled with NYU or the other doctors in the practice, nor am I thrilled with the level of service and th...

Getting a BOB - 9yrs post-op, - Hi.  I'll be 9 yrs post-op from Open RNY in August, I'm getting banded on June 23rd.  I was 305 pre-RNY, got down to 173 and am now at 246.  I considered a full revision but decide...

Looking for BOBs - Band over Bypass - Hi.  I'll be 9 yrs post-op from Open RNY in August, I'm getting banded on June 23rd.  I was 305 pre-RNY, got down to 173 and am now at 246.  I considered a full revision but decide...

BOB - Band over Bypass - Looking for BOBs - Hi.  I'll be 9 yrs post-op from Open RNY in August, I'm getting banded on June 23rd.  I was 305 pre-RNY, got down to 173 and am now at 246.  I considered a full revision but decide...

BOB - Band over Bypass approved - Surgery June 23r - Would like to connect with some BOB patients.  I am 40, no health issues, looking to get banded.  Had RNY in Aug of 2002, went from 305 to 175 and Im now at 246.  I'm too scared to...

Revision Denied @ Lenox Hill - Apparently Lenox Hill is not a Center of Excellance for Bariattri Surgery so I cannot use Dr. Roslin. I am appealing to Aetna as well as appealing the wording in my rider at my job...

Appointment with Dr Roslin to discuss CT & Endosco - So, today didn't go as I would have liked.  My pouch is huge but even more of a concern/issue is that when viewing the ct, I can see the contrast on both sides of the staple line. ...

CT Scan w/ & w/o contrast & Endoscopy - Last Monday the 21st I havd the CT.  The barium was dreadful. My surgery must still work a bit bc I dumped immediately after drinking that shit.  Today, the 28th, I had the Endosco...

Starting the revision process - Starting to research a BOB.  I am close to 240lbs.  I have been emailing Dr Leitman and he suggested I speak to his partner Dr Rosen. While I love Dr Leitman, I don't know anything...