Hi Chris- I'd love to meet up with you when you hop across the pond. I live about ten blocks south of your hotel.
I looked at the dates of your visit and unfortunately you'll miss the support groups that I usually attend, (Mt. Sinai's group meets the first Wednesday of each month, and NYU's group is the third Wednesday) but maybe you and I and Marc can make our own group and get together for shakes and stories.
I've been banded almost three weeks now and am down about 20 pounds so far.
Feel free to e-mail me as well and I'll give you my contact info:
midtownchic78@hotmail.com
Either way, have a great trip!
-Valerie