Nassau County New York

[LI Gemini NY 607]

Ok pretty much the same requirements I have but my surgeon didn't recommend a cardiologist...I'm a lil concerned about that though. I don't have any heart issues or anything, or I should say none that I know of! Did you lose any weight on the supervised diet? Did they recommend that you drop anything Tricia?

[Tricia1285 5]

They took my weights from previous doctor appointments I had with my primary doctor and from my weigh ins when I had fills with the lap band. Thats odd that they didnt recommend the cardiologist because I dont have any issues either, but I still had to have clearance from them when I had the lap band and now for the revision surgery. You posted previously that your doctor is Dr. Brathwaite in Winthrop, I see his partner Dr. Barkan also in Winthrop. Maybe the requirements for your insurance is different than mine.

[LI Gemini NY 607]

Did you have the lapband done at Winthrop too? I have HIP so maybe that's the difference idk but I'm going to ask when I see him next week about it.

[Tricia1285 5]

Yes I had the lap band done in September 2011 at Winthrop

[Ms24 8]

I had The sleeve exactly 2 weeks ago. I'm still always hungry I'm very miserable and cranky. I had the surgery to curb my appetite and obviously to eat less I'm not sure it's going to do either. Does anyone out there feel the same way. But had a good outcome in the long run? Positive thoughts are always the way to go but I can't seem to muscle up any.

[supermom223 140]

Yes I had the lap band done in September 2011 at Winthrop

I am also going to Dr Barkan. Did you like him,,,Any complications??

[Tricia1285 5]

Dr Barkan is a wonderful and caring doctor. He is with you every step of the way and will answer any questions.

[melmel11 30]

Anyone on here recently use Dr. Angstadt? I'm scheduled for 9/3, just looking to hear how surgery went. Anyone else scheduled for 9/3 as well?

[yazzy 105]

Hi melmel11

I used Dr. Angstadt and was in Mercy Hospital. All went very well he is a nice doctor and the hospital and staff were great . Surgery was March 19 2013 and i was out the next afternoon. You can always email me with any questions .

[melmel11 30]

Hi melmel11

I used Dr. Angstadt and was in Mercy Hospital. All went very well he is a nice doctor and the hospital and staff were great . Surgery was March 19 2013 and i was out the next afternoon. You can always email me with any questions .

Great thanks so much. Mine will be out of Mercy also. How has your recovery been?

[yazzy 105]

It has been good. I had a hard time in the begining but that is expected. i had no pain or anything like that( some gas but not too bad) . I just was panicky about getting in the Water and Protein . My mind was freaking out ,,I was making myself crazy.. I just had to realize I can only do what my body lets me.. So I just sipped as much as i could. It is definetly a journey and not the easy way out but its all worth it. The first couple of weeks are the hardest. One great thing is that with our dr. we can go to puree soft foods quick ,,, You will be just fine..i am a slow loser and wish it would just fall off but my skin has more time to shrink ,,,so thats a good thing. Wishing you much luck on your journey and like I said feel free to email me if u want.

[Ms.Yvette 96]

I'm in Nassau county but I'm using Dr. McGinty at St Lukes Roosevelt Hosp. in Manhattan. Great reviews about him.

[supermom223 140]

Dr Barkan is a wonderful and caring doctor. He is with you every step of the way and will answer any questions.

Do you remember which day of the week dr barkan did your sleeve? They scheduled me for august 8th only to find out that they had mistakingly scheduled me for the lap band. nd that he doesnt typically do sleeves on thrusdays because his sleeve assistant isnt in that day. So I figured iD ask you...

[Wayless 52]

Used Dr Garber from New Hyde Park, ver pleased.

[supermom223 140]

I'm in nassau' date=' using dr brathwaite at winthrop though[/quote']

When is your surgery at winthrop? Mine is this Thursday august 8th!