Hi

Im new here . I live in brooklyn ny and have HIP PRIME insurance through my job . I'm interesting in the vertical sleeve surgery . I still haven't met with my PCP . It's hard finding a surgeon who take my plan. Those anyone know of a good surgeon in NYC . :-)

I have HIP Prime HMO too, and my surgery is being covered. Dr. Nishimura at New York Bariatrics in Hewlett takes the insurance. Try them out.. they aren't in Brooklyn, so it's a drive for you but it may be worth it since they take your insurance.

thanks !! I appreciated the help . How it's going for you so far ? Are you done with your pre-ops . ? Do you have a surgery date ?

Edited July 14, 201412 yr by merki1011

thanks !! I appreciated the help . How it's going for you so far ? Are you done with your pre-ops . ? Do you have a surgery date ?

I was told at my first consult to do as many of the preliminary appointments as I can before my second visit. That is the day I am supposed to get a tentative surgery date and I was told the more you have done, the sooner your surgery date can be. My second visit is august 5th and I have completed everything except radiology appointment and my gyn. Hopefully when I go back, they just put me on the pre op diet and I get my surgery by October.

Awesome !! Best of luck to you !! Keep me posted ????????