Tashana03

Hi guys...I was sleeved 11/19/13 with Dr. Goldstein. I went home the next day. I had minor complications but all in all everything has been good. I can actually say that I feel good and as of today I've lost 30lbs. It's been a complete lifestyle change but I love the challenge and see the fruits of my labor in the mirror. No regrets so far. Good luck to everyone!

Hi. I had my initial appointment with Dr. Goldstein on 5-30-13. From his seminars, it is clear he favors Lab Band, but he does Sleeves also. I completed my check list around the end of August, my insurance (Horizon NJ Health, plan D) approved my surgery on the first request. My Sleeved is scheduled for 11-19-13. My insurance covered everything except for the nutritionist and Physc clearance. I'm both excited and nervous. After my last appointment with Dr. Goldstein he really made me fill at ease and I trust him as my surgeon.

I only had to do 1 nutritionist appointment. I have an optional follow-up before my surgery date.

No I didn't have to attend any support group meetings. Not sure of the exact percentage of my stomach he attends to remove. When u speak with him one on one he is very personable and answers all your questions. I thought about switching doctors because he is so far from where I live. But I've been very pleased with him.

For my pre op checklist I had to have clearance from a gastroenologist, blood work, a letter of medical necessity from my primary, a five year weight history, clearance from a cardiologist (I've had previous heart issues), a barium swallow, and the nutritionist and psych clearance. As I previous stated, the last two were not covered. The nutritionist cost me about $150 and I went to Dr. Kagel in West Deptford for my psych clearance ($220). I started in the beginning of the summer so between my work schedule and doctors taking vacation.....that made things a little longer, it took me about 3 months to complete the check list. There were no issues with insurance approving the surgery date. Dr. Goldstein respected my decision for VSG over banding, all in all I'm happy. It's your body, your choice.