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My cousin was banded the same month as me. I was April 2nd and she was banded on April 30th the major problem is that I have had a fill every month since being banded and have lost over 40lbs while she still remains unfilled.

She has tried several times and had several failed appointments with her surgeon to get her first fill and it is almost 5 months since her surgery and she had gained all of her weight back. As to be expected she is highly upset and discouraged and mostly upset at the fact that she will have to literally start from scratch.

I wanted to know if any of you have any information on a fill center in New York City or if it was possible that she find another surgeon to continue her Post Op care with it would be grately appreciated.

Hey Syrenity:

I have my fills done at North Shore Hospital Manhasett, on Community Drive ( Nassau County). My surgery was done by Dr. Gadeleta - he is great and when it is time for a fill, he writes a script for me to the hospital (radiology dept.) to have it done, or he will do it in his office, I think the fee is $100.00. The office number is 516 482-8657 give them a call and see what they say.

I just went for my first fill last week with my surgeon, Dr. Paresh Shah. The whole thing was very easy - I was in and out in 30 mins. He sets aside time in the afternoons for fills. I can't praise him highly enough!

You could tell her to try NY Hospital. They have been great so far with me.

Cornell Weight Loss Surgery

Syrenity- I don't know where your cousin lives, but my surgeon's office is on the UES across from the Met museum. He's FANTASTIC. Highly recommended. Best of luck to your cousin and to you! Baricenter at The Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York

Just out of curiousity. Why has it been so hard to get a fill from your cousin's surgeon's office? Are they too busy or have they been unprofessionally ignoring her telephone calls?

Also, if she wants she can go to my surgeon's office. His team is excellent for fills. NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss. 1st Avenue, 33rd Street, New York. The telephone number is: (212) 263-3166. 530 1st Avenue, to be exact.

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