I just started the process and would really like to find someone in Westchester that is also going through it.

If you are talking West Chester, OH, I was banded April 10th and have until friday to start incorporating some solid food. Can't wait! If you are self-pay, everything will probably happen pretty quick. It took less than 1 month from the time of my initial consult to surgery. Where ever you go, the best of luck to you!

Thank you! I am in Westchester, New York. Good Luck getting solids down!

Thank you! I am in Westchester, New York. Good Luck getting solids down!

Hello,

Im having my surgery on May14 at Lawrence in Bronxville. Where in Westchester are you?

I used to live in White Plains but now I'm in Michigan. What kind of insurance do you have? I have Empire Blue still and it was a breeze. I'm not even two weeks out from surgery and I'm down 12-13 pounds and feeling great.

I used to live in White Plains but now I'm in Michigan. What kind of insurance do you have? I have Empire Blue still and it was a breeze. I'm not even two weeks out from surgery and I'm down 12-13 pounds and feeling great.

Yes, I too have Empire Blue. I had my initial consult on 3/27 and have a surgery date for 5/14. I hear that's great, many people have to wait at least 6 months for approval...THANK GOD I DIDN'T!

Oh wow, I'm so glad you posted. I'm not in Westchester but our insurance is Empire Blue. I called them twice to see if there were any requirements for surgery and they just told me that it had to be medically necessary (ie, morbidly obese). I had my first appt with the surgeon on Tuesday and he thought that they might require a 6-month pre-op diet. It sounds like that's not the case? Any info on Empire Blue would be very helpful!