Thinking of getting banded. Anyone know Doctor in New York :nervous

New York City? I can't recommend Dr. Kurian highly enough. Her website is www.nomoreobesity.com all of her contact information is on there. There is also Dr. Ren, who is supposed to be wonderful.

Thinking of getting banded. Anyone know Doctor in New York :nervous

I personally used Dr. Christine Ren at NYU. The entire procedure, follow ups and support has been great. Her web site is http://thinforlife.med.nyu.edu/ .

I had surgery in Mexico but went today to Dr. Fielding he is in with Dr. Ren and he was great! As a person and I hear great things of his surgical ablility. Hope that helps

I also just found out that Dr. Ren in NYC will do follow up on Mexican bands as well as anyone with a Sweedish band. Exciting news as that opens up options for type of banding.

Hi Magster and Sheeanisland,

Do you know how much Dr. Rn and Dr. Fielding charge MX patients for a fill? Thanks for your help and good luck with your bands!

New York City? I can't recommend Dr. Kurian highly enough. Her website is Manhattan Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, New York City - Lenox Hill Hospital Bariatric Program all of her contact information is on there. There is also Dr. Ren, who is supposed to be wonderful.

Don't forget hubby Dr Fielding .....he too has the band.........great choice..

<p>I have been seeing Dr. Shah at Lenox Hill. All of the pre op stuff has been great. Just the usual insurance nonsense. My surgery is Monday 10/22...Wish me luck!</

<p>In researching my choice of Dr. Ren at NYU for my surgery, Jan.21, they told me that sometimes insurance doesn't cover fills, and that her charge is $100 each time.</p>

Dr. Kurian is now at NYU Medical Center as well.

Brian P Jacob, MD

Director of the Baricenter,

Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York

1010 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10028

tele = 212-879-6677

Baricenter at The Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York

Dr. Ren did my banding and I absolutely love her!

Dr.'s Fielding, Ren & Kurian at NYU - Top notch. I will be banded with Dr. Fielding on Nov. 9th.

Maria

If you can make it out to Syosset, Long Island ( not even an hours drive from Manhattan ) I highly recommend Dr.Alan Geiss at North Shore Long Island Jewish in Syosset. He banded me a month ago, and I'm down 22 pounds. The man is an artist and a pioneer. The hospital, his office, his staff, and support team is nothing but fantastic. This was my first surgery ever, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. See his site at Laparoscopic Surgery in Long Island – LAP BAND® Surgery for the New York Area . P.S. This hospital is a smaller specialty type setting, specifically geared towards bariatric surgery. I give it 5 stars!!! Please let me know if you contact them! Frank

try Baricenter at The Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York

Dr. Brian Jacob

Director of the Baricenter

Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York

1010 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10028

tel = 212-879-6677

Any patients who are interested can review Dr. Jacob's website at Baricenter at The Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York, and feel free to email him as well at: BrianJacob@gmail.com (You can mention my name - Sarah - gave you this information).

He also runs a free information seminars once a month at his office to describe the different operations. That schedule can be found on Welcome to LAP-BAND.com Registration for the seminar in advance is mandatory (seating is limited to 7 a session) by calling his office number 212-879-6677. The next free seminar is this Saturday at 10am.

To those of you who have used her office for a fill, was she professional? Did everything go as planned? Did your fill hit the "Sweet spot"?

Thanks,

Gail:)