Im having a giant problem finding someone who will do a clearance for this. Most psychologists dont do clearances and all the nutrionists just try to convince me not to do it....has anyone from Long Island had the surgery and has a psych or Nutritionist they can reccomend that will do it just for a clearance?

So frustrated!!!!

I just used the psychologist and nutritionist from NY Bariatric because of that exact reason. I used them for the clearance only and did not buy a package of visits. Unfortunately they don't take insurance and it was costly!

i know!! for both of them it will be 400 dollars!!!

Your Dr.'s office should have a list they recommend. That's what mine did. I just had to call those on the list to find one who would accept my insurance.

I went to Dr. Kremin in East Meadow for the Psychological clearance. The nutritionist works in my surgeon's office, so I saw her. I am surprised your surgeon does not have a list of participant to help get you clearance. The total for both was about $400.00.

My surgeon appointments include the nutrrionist. She really didn't say anything she just asked me a few questions and took my weight but she was free. I only have to pay for the psych that goes there to the office and he is $175. That is it. The endoscopy was covered by my insurance. The other stuff all I paid was $20 co-pays. My surgeon is out of network though so I am just responsible for $300 deductible and that is it he takes whatever my insurance pays as payment. I was told that I pay nothing for the first 3 months post op everything is included with the surgery. So I won't be responsible for next years deductible until April and he will take payments.

i know!! for both of them it will be 400 dollars!!!

I saw the pschologist from my Dr.s office......cost me $200 for one visit. As for the Nut. I chose one from BCBS that was covered fully from my ins. I saw her a few times for the clearance and now I see a nut. from BCBS at no charge - 6 free visits a year with no co-pays. Check your insurance bcause it can get costly.

I went to Dr. Kremin in East Meadow for the Psychological clearance. The nutritionist works in my surgeon's office, so I saw her. I am surprised your surgeon does not have a list of participant to help get you clearance. The total for both was about $400.00.

Hi. Topazz: I use Dr. Geiss too Only saw him once since the surgery. How many fills did you get? You are doing great with the weight loss. I do not have a fill yet but do have some restriction so I am waiting. Are you happy with the PA's at the office? CAT

Cat, I only saw Dr. Geiss once since my surgery. He is a nice man. I have gotten a fill almost everytime I have gone. I still do not have much restriction a year later, but some people just never do. I have been very happy with the staff there. They have all been supportive and helpful. However, there is one secretary I do not like there. She is a bit on the snooty side! LOL! But for the most part, I have been very pleased with the office.

You are doing great with your loss!! Maybe we'll bump into each other at the office one day!! LOL!!