http://thinforlife.med.nyu.edu/

I'm in NJ but am willing to take the drive for the best.

I'm in the process of getting everything together for my surgery. So far I am very happy with the staff at NYU and Dr. Ren was very pleasant.

I met with Dr. Ren on Nov. 18th and my primary has already given me 3 months of my medically supervised diet...only problem is I have GHI which is out of network and Empire BC/BS through the City of New York.

I already spoke to the blling mgr. who reassured me that they are trying to get back in network with GHI.

However, I am wondering now if I shouldn't try to find another good bariatric surgeon who will accept my insurance. I have all the factors to be covered by insurance. I have a BMI of 48 and co morbidities.

I'm afraid of having the surgery being happy and losing and then getting stuck with a bill for thousands of dollars. I have been in the hospital 2x since 2001. I know how high hospital bills can be.

Any thoughts? anyone have any experience with their insurance being out of network ? I'm really stressed about this.

i dont know if you have found a ghi dr but i have the same exact coverage as you and i go to the advance bariatric care center on flatlands in BK and they are in network if you need more information let me know

i dont know if you have found a ghi dr but i have the same exact coverage as you and i go to the advance bariatric care center on flatlands in BK and they are in network if you need more information let me know

had lap band at nyu and a lot of bills came afterwards. go wit some one who partcipates 100%

That's exactly what I'm doing.

I found Dr. Gorecki at Methodist hosp. in Park Slope.

I was afraid of just that being banded and happy with my loss and then being stressed by bills out the wazoo. Sorry that happened to you.

Funny because that Advanced Bariatric ctr is within walking distance of my house but I have never heard anything about them.

Thank you

Dr fielding is great

Did his office tell you of this liquid vitamin to buy?

Did dr renn tell you there is apyment plan? Thereis

I think at dr renn's office they have payment plans

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http://thinforlife.med.nyu.edu/

I'm in NJ but am willing to take the drive for the best.

Hi, I'm using DR. BRADLEY SCHWACK at NYU and he has been GREAT. I am having my band done on Tuesday. He's been really helpful, available on his cell phone, and just overall really comforting. Highly recommend him.

I am so happy to read all your good feedback about the NUY team. I am starting the process, meeting with Dr Fielding end of January. Can not wait :-) Anxious ...

Anyone can tell about the pre-surgery diet/prep required by Dr Fielding (not insurance but the doc himself) please?

I was just banded on 4/18/12 by Dr Fielding... The pre-op diet consisted of the following:

- you get 1000 calories max

- have to drink 5-6 shakes a day (depending on brand, he gives a list)

- 2c raw or cooked veggies a day, not starchy

- 30 calories of popsicle or SF-Jello

- that's it.

I used Dr. Ren on 4/29

I also had Dr Kurian, and agree she is fabulous!! I lost over 120 lbs since procedure in '06

I also had Dr Kurian, and agree she is fabulous!! I lost over 120 lbs since procedure in '06

Both my mother and I had Dr Ren over 6 years ago. I still go in every few months - love her!