Has anyone had any experience with any MDs in Rochester NY? I am scheduled for their information session with Dr. O'Malley and Dr. Moss. Any experience or suggestions?

I am really hoping that insurance covers the lapband. I cannot afford it out of pocket. I am at the 40 BMI but I don't have any other issues, yet. I do have back, hip and joint pain but nothing that is arthritis. My BP and cholesterol levels are fine. I have no diabetes issues either.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

gilta

no experience yet, but just wanted to share that i am in rochester too and going to a seminar at highland hospital this week

I just went to it today too! What did you think?

Hey Western New Yorkers! I went to school right outside of ROC and I just LOVED it.

I was banded down here in NYC but I just thought Id wave hey.

I hope your Doc is awesome good luck!

Great to see another WNY person around. I am glad to have met you!

I was banded on Dec. 28th. by Dr. O'Malley. Had some complications but I'm doing much better now. He came highly recommended by my primary care phys.

Sorry to hear you had problems. what happened?

Gilta

I'm really not sure, Dr. O isn't either. I was released on Sat. the 29th. I came home and it felt like someone had me by the throat. Long story short, I was admitted again on Monday. Vomited for 24hrs. (Dr.O tried drugs to reduce swelling, that was his thought at the time) I had surgery AGAIN on Tues. New Years Day. He had to remove the original band and replace it with a much larger band. I don't feel it at all now. Still on liquid diet. I go back on Monday for my post op. Dr. O'Malley said when he went back in the orig. band was not tight.

wow. I am sorry about all the problems you have had. I hope that this band works better for you. Let me know how you are doing.

Email me directly - gilta22@aol.com

We can keep in touch. My MD sent my referral letter on Friday. I now am in the waiting while they approve my insurance. I am hoping to have the band by April.

Gilta

Hi gilta, nele & chocolate snaps-

I am hoping to "get banded" at Highland Hospital by the end of March. I have my 2nd one-on-one nutritionist appointment in a couple of weeks......... I need to lose 15 pounds before insurance will approve it, I've lost 10 pounds so far....

Glad to see others from the area on the board

Feel free to email me and we can keep in touch. I go for my ultrasound tomorrow. My MD sent my referral in and I should have my 1st nutritionist meeting by end of January. I may not be far behind you.

Gilta

Just wanted to give a "shout out" to Chopstickgirl........ I neglected to address her in my previous post......

Good luck to you all!

I went for my Post-Op on Monday. Everythings great. Dr.O'Malley is going to wait until Feb. before thinking about doing a fill. The gas is gone, I'm eating soft foods, eggs, tuna, soup. I'm losing an ave. of 1/2 lb. a day right now.

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know I was approved for insurance! I will be going in Feb. for my nutrition meeting. I then have to do 2 more nutrition follow ups before I can get the band, but I am on my way.

It looks like May for me.

Gilta

Congratulations Gilta! That is wonderful!

hello everyone...i'm new here. I'm actually looking up information for my daughter. I had Gastric Bypass a few years ago at RGH and I'd really like her to have the lapband done. Our doctor actually brought it up to me at my last visit when she asked how my daughter was doing. She thinks my daughter would be a great candidate for it.

Has anyone had the surgery at RGH yet?