I have got a ton of questions. I need all the info I can get! Thanks guys.

I'm going to my consultation on Tuesday. Lets see what happens I'm excited. Did you get a surgery date that day? Or did you have to schedule it when you finished diet requirements? I'm a teacher and would like to schedule during a vacation time.

Hi Spartan. Welcome to the site! Congrats on your journey to a healthy life. You won't get a surgery date on Tuesday. That won't happen till you complete all the requirements and get insurance approval. Once you have that, you can schedule your surgery. In my case, it took nearly four months to get a date, and then I had to wait another three months because I was supposed to be banded in October of last year...and then Sandy showed up and flooded the hospital and it took until January for them to be back up and running. Who are you going to see? I had Dr. Ren and I'm very pleased with her.

I am going to my 2nd appt in late oct then 2 more. Hopefully banded by dr fielding in January. Any other info on the experience at Nyu?

I am going to my 2nd appt in late oct then 2 more. Hopefully banded by dr fielding in January. Any other info on the experience at Nyu?

I was banded by dr fielding on July 1,2013 met him at initial consult n of course saw him day if surgery . Due to my schedule I haven't seen him for my follow up or fills. I have seen gaspare n frank for my appts n fills. I don't have a single compliant except I wish I did this years ago !! I did have a fight with the billing dept they sent me a bill for dr fielding pa ann who doesn't take my insurance ghi it was all resolved in a month my insurance covered 100% haven't received any bills as of yet but I do keep everything organized just Incase

Meeeeeeeee!!! My surgeon was also Christine Ren... I can't explain how much I love that woman!

Post op experience was also wonderful. The nurses were VERY understanding and willing to accommodate me if I had pain. I was originally scheduled to go home the same day, but hubby asked the nurse to please call my insurance and request an overnight stay. I was against it at first, but then I realized it was a very wise choice. My surgery was 7/20 and I've had 4 fills with FRANK.... Cool guy, btw. He gave me 3cc at my first fill, 1cc... Then 1.5 cc... My most recent fill was this passed Friday, during which he only added .5 cc because I had lost 8 pounds in two and a half weeks. He said normally he wouldn't give someone a fill with such results, but since I'm starting a new job, he wanted me not to stress about it.

I should also add that they gave Sugar Daddy (hubby) the prescription for my pain medication even BEFORE I was in the OR, you fill it in the hospital's pharmacy.... And it's LIQUID!! I haven't seen anyone else mention their surgeon wrote a prescription for LIQUID pain meds. Most people have to cut it or crush it.

I forgot the nurses post op were wonderful !!! And I had a little scare with my heart the cardiologist was excellent as well dr Allen shay just wish he took my insurance at his private practice.... I stayed overnight the nurses on the floor well they were ok and couldn't draw blood I wS all black n blue :/ but they were entertaining to say the least especially the nurse and the nurses aid who obviously hated each other but it has nothing do with dr fielding and his staff his interns kept checking in me n were great as well Omg yes the liquid pain meds!!! I didn't take them

But I still have the bottle just incase

Post op experience was also wonderful. The nurses were VERY understanding and willing to accommodate me if I had pain. I was originally scheduled to go home the same day' date=' but hubby asked the nurse to please call my insurance and request an overnight stay. I was against it at first, but then I realized it was a very wise choice. My surgery was 7/20 and I've had 4 fills with FRANK.... Cool guy, btw. He gave me 3cc at my first fill, 1cc... Then 1.5 cc... My most recent fill was this passed Friday, during which he only added .5 cc because I had lost 8 pounds in two and a half weeks. He said normally he wouldn't give someone a fill with such results, but since I'm starting a new job, he wanted me not to stress about it.[/quote']

Frank gave me 3 cc my first fill nothing in the 2nd fill because I was losing more than expected ... Got 1cc my 3 Fill n go next Monday for my 4 fill. I go every 4 weeks I know they like every 3 weeks but it's hard with my work schedule.

Was there a reason some of u chose to stay overnight? Should I be prepared for that? Is it common at Nyu?

Like I said, I was scheduled to go home that same afternoon but hubby had the brilliant idea to have them call the insurance and request an over-night stay. That was such a wise decision because that same night I got this TREMENDOUS pain in my abdominal area that it really spooked me (I don't get scared easily) the nurse was there in a heartbeat and gave me pain meds.... The broth they give you though is DOO DOO!! OMG! I didn't eat the entire time I was there. It's a powder you mix in hot water. Grossss!

Was there a reason some of u chose to stay overnight? Should I be prepared for that? Is it common at Nyu?

There's usually some medical reason for the decision. In my case, I have mobility issues due to joint degeneration and the doctor and I felt it would be better to stay overnight so I could get the blood thinner shots along with the boots that pump air on your legs to keep the blood flowing. I also had assistance getting in and out of bed along with supervised walks. Most people can walk without issue but I felt more comfortable walking with a nurse at my side. Plus I wound up having low blood oxygen issues...which were just monitored and I was fine the next day. Again...it's a decision made based on medical need and most folks are fine as outpatients who go home the same day of surgery.

Was there a reason some of u chose to stay overnight? Should I be prepared for that? Is it common at Nyu?

I didn't choose to my EKG was abnormal had no choice

If anyone is interested, we're having a meet and greet for anyone in the NYC area. details below.

Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2014

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Europa Cafe. 1412 Broadway (between 39th and 40th streets)

Let me know if u guys decide to do another meet & greet in the city or NJ. I would not mind meeting other banders from NYU or anywhere really.

Erin

Let me know if u guys decide to do another meet & greet in the city or NJ. I would not mind meeting other banders from NYU or anywhere really.

Erin

Hi Erin. We'll likely have another in the spring...May probably. I suspect it will be in the city again.