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I'm a new member at LBT. At first I met Dr. Elliott Goodman in Teaneck, NJ and was ready to have RNY until I saw my mother go through the surgery and I them had second thoughts. I then decided to look into Lap band due to less risks. Somewhat nervous but I'm excited to be able to take a new step in my life. I'm tired of not being able to do many different things with my children and feeling disgusted with myself. I'm glad to be part of this site and hoping to get lots of encouragement.

Has anyone been banded by Dr. George Fielding from NY? I just met him on 7/12/05 seems like a nice Dr. but a very busy practice. Hope to be banded soon, though GHI already denied me for RNY and I hear they are horrible at approving WLS. Thanks to all!!

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Good luck to you Glenda! I hope you are banded soon, too! My insurance wouldn't pay either, so "out-of-pocket" it came, but so far, worth it!! Be ready to fight if you can. I wish you the best!

Welcome to LBT!!

Hi Glenda, and WELCOME to LBT!

Im sure we have lots of NJ membes here, but our most popular one is Alexandra. She may be able to give you more of an opinion on the doc you mentioned.

BTW - how is your mother doing with the RNY?

Glenda ~ Welcome to LBT!!! I wish you lots of luck on getting your band !!

Hi Glenda. I know someone here has used Dr. Fielding, try using the search button on top of this site. I'd find it for you & paste it if I knew how. Please let us know how things go for you.

Hi Glenda,

Welcome to LBT. I'm sure you'll find heaps of info and encouragement here - I know I sure have!

Hey Glenda and Welcome. I wish you luck with trying to get your insurance to approve. I hear more and more a actually approving them now.