Hello everyone I am new here and I have been looking into weight loss surgery. I am 5'7 and 228 pounds my bmi is 36. Anyone in new York that has had surgery that can give me some advice?

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Having weight loss surgery can be expensive. In many cases, health insurance will pay for much of the costs. But the policies will vary from one company to the next, and many contain restrictions. So the first step is to determine if the operation will be covered.

I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. The process is much more complicated than walking into the hospital and undergoing an operation. It involves several professional disciplines. So as a result, several hospitals have created Centers of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery in various states. They are like a full meal deal. Everything is wrapped into one package. So they include an initial consultation which is generally free, discussions with a surgeon, nutritionist, psychologist, weight loss specialist (many insurances require a medically supervised weight loss program which includes diet and exercise prior to approval), sponsoring Bariatric Surgery support group meetings, pre-op physicals, almost a day of training, hospital that specializes in the surgery with a separate Bariatric Surgery ward, surgery, and periodic follow-up appointments with surgeon and nutritionist post surgery. So I would recommend that you track down one of these Centers of Excellence and make an initial consultation. You probably need to also bring your primary care physician onboard with your desire to have this type of surgery.

exactly--what he^^^ said.

I would add that The Bariatric Center of Excellence in Middletown-- Crystal Run is outstanding.

It's in a band new building. All the rooms are private and all equip to "fit" the bariatric patient.

Wishing you well as you start your WLS journey. I hope it will be a joyful one.

exactly--what he^^^ said.

I would add that The Bariatric Center of Excellence in Middletown-- Crystal Run is outstanding.

It's in a band new building. All the rooms are private and all equip to "fit" the bariatric patient.

Wishing you well as you start your WLS journey. I hope it will be a joyful one.

I know Crystal Run well. Used to live in Blooming Grove. Had my surgery in NYC though as I live there now.

Their new hospital is gorgeous--complete with pianist in the lobby!

Nice touch.

The bariatric wing is completely separate and adapted just for bariatric folks.

I would love to have my skin surgery there, but my insurance won't cover if I go out of county.

Oh, bother...

Has anyone used Dr sommers in Peekskill NY. I started the process with The Bariatric Group.

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I had mine at NYU Langone Medical Center. My doctor is Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding. She is wonderful, as is her staff at the NYU Weight Loss Center. Terrific hospital as well.