Hi Everyone... I am new to these message boards... just a quickie about me...

I live on Eastern Long Island.. I am married and have 3 great kids...

I was banded by Dr. Rubenstein on April 6, 2005... had my first fill last week... still have no restriction... have another appt. for May 31st for my 2nd fill... I am praying for restriction!! I am looking forward to meeting you all!!

TTFN

hi... i am also a dr rubenstein patient... i was banded on april 21... i am going for my first fill on tuesday, please let me know how it was.. pm me if you want.

i just realized that we have fill appointments on the same day... what time are you going??

Hi Sheri...

Cool... it looks like we both have an appointment on Tues... Mine is at 2:45.. Let me know what time yours is.. it would be funny if we were there at the same time.....

TTFN

that is so funny kathy mine is at 2:30...i will look for you..i pmd you also

~OMG~ That is just to funny... maybe I should come to my appt.. a little early!!

Hi Kathy,

I'm a Long Islander - Define eastern???? I'm in Holtsville and a speciaal needs mom too!

there's a few of us islanders on the board.

hi debby, i am in manorville but work in bayport...kathy is in riverhead...we both used dr rubenstein, where is your doctor located??

Hi Debby...

I see Sheri answered your question... Hi Sheri!!!... Yes.. I am a special needs mom... I have a 10 year old with Spastic Quad CP... and you?

TTFN

Kathy Welcome to LBT!!!! Wish you lots of luck on your weight loss journey!!! Congrats on getting banded!!!!

Hi Jamie... thank you for the welcome!... Are you a Long Islander?......

Hi Kathy,

My oldest is autistic. Nicky is 7 and Danny is 6

Has anyone paid cash for the surgery? I see a couple of you guys have been to Dr. Rubenstein in Riverhead and my mother-in-law was going to see him? Were you happy with everything? Thanks.

Hi Hopetobebanded...

Don't know about self pay.... I was covered...

As for being happy with everything... so far so good.. I really like Dr. Rubenstein and his team is wonderful... I couldn't be happier with them all!

TTFN

Has anyone paid cash for the surgery? I see a couple of you guys have been to Dr. Rubenstein in Riverhead and my mother-in-law was going to see him? Were you happy with everything? Thanks.

hi, i self paid with dr rubenstein....i got an incredible deal... the makers of the band where having a promotion with the hospital and dr rubenstrin and i just happened to be at the right place at the right time with no insurance... so i paid $7000 which is cheaper than Mexico....that included everything...and now dr rubenstein is paying a lawyer to fight my insurance company for me....he is really great and so is everyone at his office!

Thanks for the reply. I will have to see how much he charges! Good for you though. What an awesome deal!!

Take care.