Has anybody used them for there surgery. I am currently 5 months thru my 6 month weight requirement as well as all my testing is done. Wanted to hear about anybody's experience with them. Thanks in advance.

I am using them, and am 2 weeks away from my 6th weigh in. Dr Hall is my surgeon. So far I am very happy with the group. I live in Nassau county, and work in Suffolk county, so I picked them because they have offices in Garden City (close to my house) and in Patchogue (close to my office).

I also have everything completed except the last weigh in. The waiting game...

Edited August 11, 20179 yr by JT2002TJ

Dr. Hall is my surgeon as well. I have been very happy as well. Been attending the support groups at the Garden City office on Wednesday night when they have them. I am the opposite of you I live in Suffolk and work in Nassau so its very convenient that they have office in both places.

Nice. I like Dr. Hall, seems like a nice and very smart guy. You will have a little hike getting home from the surgery (I guess depending on where you live in Suffolk, and if it is rush hour). I live 10 minutes from Winthrop hospital.

I have attended one group meeting at the Garden City location and one in Suffolk. I will start attending more closer to my surgery date (whenever I get that date). There seems to be the same information here, where I can weed through and learn from the comfort of my computer/phone. I knew most of the information discussed prior to going, but it was really nice to see the samples and have physical handouts with best options for protein/fluids/clears.

For me, I think the best benefit to those support group meetings will be post-op. This is where I can be in a room with people who are going through the same healing process.

Oh, for example, I was able to hear about www.insurenutrition.com here. They were able to arrange mail delivery of monthly vitamins and 4 boxes (18 shakes per box) of Premier Protein shakes. My insurance covers this at no cost, so every month I get 5 boxes in the mail, and I never have to pay for my shakes.

I'm not sure I would have heard about this at the group meeting (or if I did, it was information overload, and I missed it).

Oh, for example, I was able to hear about www.insurenutrition.com here. They were able to arrange mail delivery of monthly vitamins and 4 boxes (18 shakes per box) of Premier Protein shakes. My insurance covers this at no cost, so every month I get 5 boxes in the mail, and I never have to pay for my shakes.
I'm not sure I would have heard about this at the group meeting (or if I did, it was information overload, and I missed it).

That's great I have to look into that. I have been trying different protein drinks and stuff now trying to get ready. I have been to 4 of the support groups at garden city. Actually can't wait to be able to attend the post op ones. Finally nice to meet somebody one here that using the same surgeon.

Just had my first weigh in on wed. Made all of the pre op drs appointments. Im using dr brathwaite. Staff is wonderful.

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Just had my first weigh in on wed. Made all of the pre op drs appointments. Im using dr brathwaite. Staff is wonderful.

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Great to meet another person. Best of luck on your journey. The staff is definitely great. Always reachable and have answers to all my questions.

They do have a great, very friendly program that seems like a family. I am glad I went with them, and am really looking forward to getting through this!