Hello, I am having my first surgical consult with Dr. Ren next week and was wondering if any bandester could give me some insights into their experiences with this practice and what tips they have learned since being banded by Dr. Ren ?

Did you have any issues with your insurance ? if so did the office take care of it ?

Thanks

Hello, I am having my first surgical consult with Dr. Ren next week and was wondering if any bandester could give me some insights into their experiences with this practice and what tips they have learned since being banded by Dr. Ren ?

Did you have any issues with your insurance ? if so did the office take care of it ?

Thanks

I would PM Alex, the owner of this site. He is a Dr. Ren patient and he adores her.

I was banded on 6/19 by Dr. Fielding at NYU. I had no issues with the insurance but I did bug my surgical coordinator a few times just to make sure everything was in motion with the insurance. I also called my insurance twice just to double check on everything because I am paranoid lol. They are both fantastic doctors and the staff is very professional so you are in good hands...best of luck :thumbup:

I was banded by Dr. Ren's husband Dr. Fielding. I have spoken with Dr. Ren many times, she is great. I had no probs with insurance; and I have nothing but good things to say about NYU. I am very happy with my decisiion to have lapband surgery!

Thanks y'all for your replies ! I am very excited and really looking forward to being banded !! kkaryall, congrats it looks like you're almost @ 100 lbs !! that's amazing !!! I would appreciate any tips that you may have to make this a success !!!

NYGirl82, how are you feeling ? was the first week really tough ?? Were you really hungry ?? that's the one thing that I am really anxious about those first couple of weeks !!! I hope to hear from y'all in the future and thanks again !!!

The best advice I can give you is to be patient bc in the beginning, when you have no restriction, it is very difficult. You have to be diligent and count calories/measure your food etc. Make sur eyou get your fills every 4 weeks. I began to feel restriction at my 5th fill and hit my sweet spot at my 6th fill.

I am sure you will do great!