Hi Everyone,

I'm going to a seminar at NYU on Monday and am wondering how soon I can schedule the surgery? Anyone a self pay patient that got banded at NYU Langone medical center?

Thanks in advance!

I was not self pay and am not in NY, but have seen self pays who are banded within a month of starting. It depends on if the insurance still requires a lot of testing.

I would think if you're paying yourself after completing all the required testing, you could be banded right away.

I was self pay, although not at NYU, and banded within a month of my seminar meeting.

My surgeon has done self pay within a 2 week period of having their seminar. That is not th eusual thing, however. Best of luck. Karen

It really depends on what type of pre-op diet and testing your surgeon requires. I was self-pay in Colorado and my surgeon did not have me do any pre-op stuff except 2 weeks of Atkins diet to shrink liver. I was banded 3 weeks after my consult because that is when both of our schedules had an opening.

I was self pay... Went in for initial consultation to meet my doctor, they did the bloodwork that same day, and I had my band 2 weeks later on Valentines day!!!!!!

I am self pay and didn't have to have any pre-tests. I could have had it anytime after the 7-10 day pre-op South Beach diet, but chose to wait unto 8/31 to enjoy the last month of the pool.

Thanks guys! NYU requires psychologist, nutritionist visits and 2 week liquid diet. The surgery gives me hope! I've been sitting on the side lines of life for too long.

I was self pay did not go to a seminar I had my surgery with in a month from my first visit with the Dr

I'm in Oregon. It took me a couple of months, and I'm glad it did gave me time to process what I was doing.

I was a self pay in Tampa. My first consult was October 20 and my surgery was December 9. During those 7 weeks I had a psych eval, met with the NUT, had blood work and preop cardio testing and my 2 week liquid diet which started the day before thanksgiving. My hubby was so supportive we took a few dAys off prior to beginning my 2 weeks of liquid hell and took a 5 day road trip up the coast eating all my favorite foods and drinking lots of adult beverages. It was a ball but I was SO ready

To get banded after all that fun!

Fun y but just a few weeks ago we took a road trip up the coast and visited some of the same places as I did that weekend... I didn't over indulge and managed to lose a pound! I love my band.... Hope you do too!

I was a self pay in Tampa. My first consult was October 20 and my surgery was December 9. During those 7 weeks I had a psych eval' date=' met with the NUT, had blood work and preop cardio testing and my 2 week liquid diet which started the day before thanksgiving. My hubby was so supportive we took a few dAys off prior to beginning my 2 weeks of liquid hell and took a 5 day road trip up the coast eating all my favorite foods and drinking lots of adult beverages. It was a ball but I was SO ready

To get banded after all that fun!

Fun y but just a few weeks ago we took a road trip up the coast and visited some of the same places as I did that weekend... I didn't over indulge and managed to lose a pound! I love my band.... Hope you do too!

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Who was your doc in Tampa? I am in total turmoil trying to make the final decision on the band. I will be a self pay but just trying to decide. I live in Orlando and looking at a Dr in Tampa. I want to loose max of 50 lbs and feel the Band is the answer but oh so scared. Are you happy with your decision?

I'm going to jump in here, suesixter, I go to Dr. Grossbard, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He is great. He does surgery at Dade City hospital. I can recommend him as he did not only mine, but also, my daughter and my son's surgery. Best wishes, whoever you decide on. karen

I'm going to jump in here' date=' suesixter, I go to Dr. Grossbard, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He is great. He does surgery at Dade City hospital. I can recommend him as he did not only mine, but also, my daughter and my son's surgery. Best wishes, whoever you decide on. karen[/quote']

Thanks so much Karen for jumping in. I just made an appointment for my seminar with Dr Grossbard. I just have to pray from here on out. From what I've read on dr Grossbard and your recommendation, I am feeling good about my decision. Thank you, sue

You are welcome! Tell them I sent you! They are great there. Karen

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