Well, looking around it seems like we are one of the only groups with no posts. So, I thought that we could all introduce ourselves...

My name is Michelle, I am 26 and was banded May 23,08 by Dr. Fielding. So far since beigining my pre-op diet on May 9th, I am down 51 lbs with a long way still to go. I could not be happier with my choice of surgeon and actually like going in for my post op and fill visits. Although I do think they need a larger office, lol. I was thinking of going on NYU's WLS patients cruise in August. I am not sure if it's an annual thing, but has anyone else out there attended before?

Hi Sim78, From what I understand, if you don't already have your insurance approval you will wait 4 weeks after the consult, it takes about 4 weeks to get everything cleared with insurance. Good luck, try not to stress.

Take Care,

LindaGail

My hubby had his consult today well actually according to the time yesterday and his surgery isn't scheduled until Nov 10. I am still deciding if I want to do the surgery the same day as him or not. We don;t have any kids yet so that isn't the problem but well I am having secound thoughts about it and well I guess I have until next week to think about it but I would like everyones opinion about what they would suggest.

Hi all,

Ended going to NYU after spending 2 months with a surgeon that my insurance company told me that would not cover. I choice that surgeon because he was referred by my doctor and was very close to work and home. But I had attended an NYU semiar working with my previous surgeon and like Dr. Kurian's presentation. Yesterday was my first day in the office (I agree it is small and crowded). The nutritionist did seem pretty distant and that was actually my first impression of her (maybe she's new). But unfortunately, I can't consult with Dr. Kurian until Dr. Kurian until 9/8 (further delaying my process) but from what hear she's worth the wait.

For anyone else that had Dr. Kurian...how long did you have to wait before scheduling surgery? What type of test did you have to get done?

Thanks and Good luck to all!

dr. kurian is fantastic!

my initial consult with her was on july 12th and her first available appointment for surgery was august 7th. the whole process (from seminar thru surgery) only took me two months and two days.

I'm so glad to hear such good things about Dr. Kurian. I went to a seminar in July where she presented and was thoroughly impressed. I have an initial consult with her on Sept. 8. I have to do the 6 month medically supervised diet, so my surgery won't be before Feb. However, I'm working things on a tandem path.

The office is always crowded so I try to schedule my fills for the earliest possible time of the day. I had my surgery with Dr. Ren and I have seen her every time except once when it was Gaspar. I hate contacting the office because phone calls get lost in voice mail hell.

I can stand on a crowded subway or bus, but cannot stand being in that crowded office, most times I am one sitting on the chair in the hall near the soda machines....

When I had complications the day after my release from the hospital, they handled the emergency professionally and promptly. In fact, considering my prior experiences in there before surgery, I was completely shocked over how well they handled me getting all the tests and seeing Dr. Ren.

after i fill on a Sat, couldn't keep anything down called thurs a.m. they saw me at 4pm took out some saline felt better immediately they are great highly recommend this group

Hi Michelle and eveyone:

My name is Marg and I am pre banded also and at the financing stage. Dr. Fielding is top notch and I plan to have surgery with him. I wonder if he is aware of the state of his administration!! I've used to deal with a young woman named Johanna Rodriguez who was super woman and surgical coordinator. I think she got burnt out and left in May since then it's a joke. It's a shame because they have a sterling rep as docs but that can't be held up if they office is a mess. When I was trying to get something from them in June Walter at Obesity law . com called Dr. Fielding himself as he is a friend and the earth moved for one day. I'm thinking of forwarding this to him so he can make Dr. Fielding more aware. Would anyone here mind if I did that?