Hi I'm on LI too, Nassau, north shore.
When you are looking for a Dr you should have a list of questions you want answered. Like, but not limited to the following:
- How many bands have you done? How long doing them?
- Do you take my insurance?
- What is your follow up care? How often will I be seen the first year?
- What is your fill protocol? (How often? Aggressive or conservative? Who does the fills? Under fluoroscope? Charge for fill/ how much?)
- Do you have a nutritionist and/or psychologist on staff/works with?
- Support group? Cost? When/where?
- How are emergencies handled? Unfills? Getting stuck?
- Is there a pre op diet?
You will be working with this Dr and support staff for a long while. You need to feel comfortable with him/her. You need to know that you will be supported in this and given not only the tool of the band but guidelines on its use and a proven track record.
Having to drive a bit to get to a Dr your are comfortable with and who's program is a good match with your understanding of the band is
very important.
Good luck on your journey.
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