Hi Everyone,

I've finally made up my mind to get banded but I need help in finding a good MD in the NY/LI area. Aside from who my PMD recommends I'd like to hear from "satisfied customers" about their doctors and experiences. :help:

I live in Queens so I can go to either Manhattan, Queens or LI for the procedure.

Thanks so much for any info!

Sindi

Dr. Ren and Fielding in Manhattan (I think they are at NYU?) are renowed. If I lived in NYC or nearby I would certainly use them!

My doc is Dr. Alan Geiss in Syosset. I highly recommend him or his partner Dr. Colin Powers. He has done over 1200 Bands so far and has a great office staff and support groups. The hospital was wonderful also.

Hi,

Thanks for the recommendations. I researched those three doctors prior to posting so it's nice to see they come recommended. I made an appt with Dr Geiss for 12/08/06.

Chris S - honestly I'm not as knowledgeable about the band as I would hope to be and I had no idea that you can keep the same band or any band as long as you have and so many refills. I'm truly excited (ok, nearly jumping out of my skin) about having the procedure. Maybe too excited because I feel like it's going to be a rebirth.

Thank you both for your recommendations!:clap2:

My doc is Dr. Alan Geiss in Syosset. I highly recommend him or his partner Dr. Colin Powers. He has done over 1200 Bands so far and has a great office staff and support groups. The hospital was wonderful also.