Lap Band in Upstate NY This is a discussion on Lap Band in Upstate NY within the Doctors and Hospitals forums.
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11-12-2007, 06:58 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
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State: NY | Lap-Band in Upstate NY
Has anyone had any experience with any MDs in Rochester NY? I am scheduled for their information session with Dr. O'Malley and Dr. Moss. Any experience or suggestions?
I am really hoping that insurance covers the Lap Band. I cannot afford it out of pocket. I am at the 40 BMI but I don't have any other issues, yet. I do have back, hip and joint pain but nothing that is arthritis. My BP and cholesterol levels are fine. I have no diabetes issues either.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
gilta | 
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12-16-2007, 06:58 PM
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| no experience yet, but just wanted to share that i am in rochester too and going to a seminar at highland hospital this week :) | |
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12-18-2007, 08:42 PM
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State: NY | I just went to it today too! What did you think?
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12-19-2007, 01:33 AM
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#4 | | Just call me slim.
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City: New York State: New York | Hey Western New Yorkers! I went to school right outside of ROC and I just LOVED it.
I was banded down here in NYC but I just thought Id wave hey.
I hope your Doc is awesome good luck! | |
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12-20-2007, 12:55 PM
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State: NY | Great to see another WNY person around. I am glad to have met you!
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01-04-2008, 07:14 PM
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| I was banded on Dec. 28th. by Dr. O'Malley. Had some complications but I'm doing much better now. He came highly recommended by my primary care phys. | |
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01-04-2008, 07:54 PM
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State: NY | Sorry to hear you had problems. what happened?
Gilta
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01-05-2008, 08:26 PM
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| I'm really not sure, Dr. O isn't either. I was released on Sat. the 29th. I came home and it felt like someone had me by the throat. Long story short, I was admitted again on Monday. Vomited for 24hrs. (Dr.O tried drugs to reduce swelling, that was his thought at the time) I had surgery AGAIN on Tues. New Years Day. He had to remove the original band and replace it with a much larger band. I don't feel it at all now. Still on liquid diet. I go back on Monday for my post op. Dr. O'Malley said when he went back in the orig. band was not tight. | |
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01-06-2008, 01:26 PM
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State: NY | wow. I am sorry about all the problems you have had. I hope that this band works better for you. Let me know how you are doing.
Email me directly - gilta22@aol.com
We can keep in touch. My MD sent my referral letter on Friday. I now am in the waiting while they approve my insurance. I am hoping to have the band by April.
Gilta
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01-09-2008, 09:37 AM
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| Hi gilta, nele & chocolate snaps-
I am hoping to "get banded" at Highland Hospital by the end of March. I have my 2nd one-on-one nutritionist appointment in a couple of weeks......... I need to lose 15 pounds before insurance will approve it, I've lost 10 pounds so far....
Glad to see others from the area on the board :)
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01-09-2008, 01:31 PM
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State: NY | Feel free to email me and we can keep in touch. I go for my ultrasound tomorrow. My MD sent my referral in and I should have my 1st nutritionist meeting by end of January. I may not be far behind you.
Gilta
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01-09-2008, 02:57 PM
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| Just wanted to give a "shout out" to Chopstickgirl........ I neglected to address her in my previous post......
Good luck to you all!
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01-10-2008, 06:08 PM
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| I went for my Post-Op on Monday. Everythings great. Dr.O'Malley is going to wait until Feb. before thinking about doing a fill. The gas is gone, I'm eating soft foods, eggs, tuna, soup. I'm losing an ave. of 1/2 lb. a day right now. | |
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01-17-2008, 04:27 PM
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State: NY | Hi All,
I just wanted to let you know I was approved for insurance! I will be going in Feb. for my nutrition meeting. I then have to do 2 more nutrition follow ups before I can get the band, but I am on my way.
It looks like May for me.
Gilta
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01-18-2008, 08:58 AM
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| Congratulations Gilta! That is wonderful!
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