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Lap-Band in Upstate NY

gilta

By gilta, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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gilta    0

gilta
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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

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gilta    0

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

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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!

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gilta    0

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

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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.

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Sorry to hear you had problems. what happened?

Gilta

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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.

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gilta    0

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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

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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 :P

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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

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

Good luck to you all!

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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.

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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

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