Looking for RNY buddy in upstate NY. Thanks!

Thank you for your replies!!! Did you guys did homework when you chose your doctor, what made you go to Dr. Graber. So far I am impressed with the fact that Dr. Graber looks like has it all done together, meaning I will have the seminar, consult, psychs eva and nutritionist eva all in the same day, and their staff are really nice when I've called. I like the idea of private rooms, but at this point what kinda "bothers" me is the time it takes to get in to see him, and then I am guessing it will take even longer for the actual procedure to take place. I have the seminar, ect schedule for late February, and when I asked the girl told me it would take around 3 months to get the surgery, I am just afraid I will get cold feet I guess. Although at this point based on what I've read I might not be a candidate because I am only 80 pounds over weight, and it seems the only comorbidities that are important are diabetes and or hypertension.... I don't have neither 8 (

Good luck with yours Juliannsmommy!!!!

Thank you for your replies!!! Did you guys did homework when you chose your doctor, what made you go to Dr. Graber. So far I am impressed with the fact that Dr. Graber looks like has it all done together, meaning I will have the seminar, consult, psychs eva and nutritionist eva all in the same day, and their staff are really nice when I've called. I like the idea of private rooms, but at this point what kinda "bothers" me is the time it takes to get in to see him, and then I am guessing it will take even longer for the actual procedure to take place. I have the seminar, ect schedule for late February, and when I asked the girl told me it would take around 3 months to get the surgery, I am just afraid I will get cold feet I guess. Although at this point based on what I've read I might not be a candidate because I am only 80 pounds over weight, and it seems the only comorbidities that are important are diabetes and or hypertension.... I don't have neither 8 ( Good luck with yours Juliannsmommy!!!!

Hi there!!

I have dr. Dalencourt who is a surgeon with dr. Graber. He has been very good to work with! I have researched him, and have found only good things. He is very personable and caring. Even took time out to come visit me during my nut appointment on my 2nd visit. I went to seminar and consult in dec 11, scheduled my surgery on dec 31, having it done feb 4. It all depends on your ins. Requirements. Mine, fortunately, had none.

Are you going to cuse or Utica? I'm going to utica...both are about the same distance from me though.

Near Rochester ny

• @ hmjdreamingbig - congrats! by now you must be in recovery mode from your surgery I hope all went well. Thank you so much for your reply. I am thinking of going to Syracuse. I went to the seminar with Dr. Simon, and I have a seminar schedule with Dr. Graber, but must say I am getting cold feet. I guess I will check and see how I feel with Dr. Graber, cause what I did like about them in their center is I would get all appointments done that day, I get to see him after the seminar, then the nutritionist, and the psychologist, but like I said getting cold feet my weight is 205, and I kinda feel like I am just being lazy, although God knows I've tried to loose the weight and everytime I do I gain it back and then some! Wish you all the luck in the world and a speedy recovery!!!!

Thank you for your replies!!! Did you guys did homework when you chose your doctor, what made you go to Dr. Graber. So far I am impressed with the fact that Dr. Graber looks like has it all done together, meaning I will have the seminar, consult, psychs eva and nutritionist eva all in the same day, and their staff are really nice when I've called. I like the idea of private rooms, but at this point what kinda "bothers" me is the time it takes to get in to see him, and then I am guessing it will take even longer for the actual procedure to take place. I have the seminar, ect schedule for late February, and when I asked the girl told me it would take around 3 months to get the surgery, I am just afraid I will get cold feet I guess. Although at this point based on what I've read I might not be a candidate because I am only 80 pounds over weight, and it seems the only comorbidities that are important are diabetes and or hypertension.... I don't have neither 8 (

Good luck with yours Juliannsmommy!!!!

Hello!

I initially set up with Dr. Graber. It took me three months to get a seminar appointment and when I did, it was several months away. In the mean time, I checked out the staff at Upstate Bariatric. I got into the seminar quickly and had an initial consult with Dr. McDonald within a month. I love them. They are phenomenal. My surgery is March 11th and to be honest, they could not have prepared me any more. I am completely confident in the care I have received as well as the care that is to come.

Good luck in whatever decision you make. <3

Rochestet, ny here

Bronx NY

Niskayuna

I'm near Rochester. Had my surgery Feb 24 2014 so I'm just 3 months out. Anyone want to friend/mentor me?

Janette

Upstate New Yorker Here--about 45 minutes from Rochester. Going to Highland Bariatric Center dr is dr O'Malley!