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At A Loss as to What Surgeon to Use in NY/NJ
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Hi all,
I've decided to get the lap band and am taking the steps to do so.
I saw one surgeon in Port Monmouth, the nutritionist, etc. Everything was included and they said I'd only pay about 5% of what Medicare doesn't cover. The only thing is the surgeon is not as experienced as some others.
I considered going to Dr. Fielding at NYU and also seeing Dr. Abkin in Morristown, I have appointments with each.
But I have found out I have to pay over $700 for the nutrionist and psch eval and I was told by other patients that Medicare will only cover 80% of the surgery bill. I have to pay the other 20% for the rest of the surgery.
I'm not working, so I just don't have it.
I don't know what to do. :-(
I am feeling really poorly lately too. I have developed sleep apnea as the weight increases and really feel the need to get this as soon as I can.
Need advice