Russian_BANDit_inNY
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Was told after all my appointments that doc's office will submit papers for approval Monday 24th. If it is a NO then will know by end of this week. if Yes - next week. Was tiered of waiting and called my insurance today. They never got a call from my doctor ... AHH!?!?!
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Hi I am looking for the Band Buddy / Friend . I am 41 yo with plans of having a surgery February 2011 @ NYU Langone Group by Dr Fielding Going through all the normal feelings of - scared, excited, scared, exited... and on and on and on. I need the surgery to stop overeating. Choosing the right food is not my vice. But portion control IS. I am not married and dont have kids. Pretty easy going person with good sense of humor ( most of big people are - i think it is a self defense mechanism?) I dont smoke and dont drink. During the pre-surgery seminar doctore mentionned I might start after the surgery to replace food obsession with alcohol. I hope NOT lol. As you can guess by my nickname - I was 'made' in the USSR. In USA for over 20 years. Live in Woodbridge NJ and very often visit family in Shisheadbay Brooklyn. So if you are in the area and looking for BBF - let me know. Sincerely, Russian BANDit.
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The BIG secret!!
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to carolann0117's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was not telling while thinking IF I should get a surgery. After I started the process, decided on the band, doctor.. etc... I did tell my mom and her boyfriend, my brother, his girlfriend, my cousin, my closest friend, her parents, her husband, 1/3 of my coworkers ... Now I simply can not fail and be embarrassed - I have to succeed -
Anyone knows how docs select 11 vs 14 cc band?
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Waiting for approval has began. If I am NOT approved - I will know next week. If I am - I will know in the next 2 weeks.
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WLS Article YOU MUST READ
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to tanqueray's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
True true ElfiePoo!!! -
WLS Article YOU MUST READ
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to tanqueray's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That was Dr Fielding's article from NYU. You can find lots of good things written about him in this forum. -
**NEED HELP WITH DOUBT**
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to StacyS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Was kind of easy to decide what type of surgery I want . Reversible and adjustable - BAND is a clear winer .... for me. To make a desision to do it - was much much harder. -
Fills and adjustments costs and coverage
Russian_BANDit_inNY posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Need some answers about the fills and adjustments. Few questions: 1 - price and coverage dipends ont he insurance or the surgeon? 2 - If surgery is covered - would I pay only copay for fills? I have BCBS that covers the surgery. 3 - $$ and rules of coverage for NYU docs? would like to hear back from NYU (Ren/Fielding team) If you are in Shipsheadbay Brooklyn or Woodbridge NJ areas - lets be Band Friends? -
Fills and adjustments costs and coverage
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to Russian_BANDit_inNY's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for the replies! Will find out from he Doc and read through the 25 page doc from BCBS. I find more info in the doc than from reps when call BCBS. They mostly try to tell me I should exercise and eat right and not to 'settle' for the surgery. -
I am frustrated. Just checked my 2011 Health Insurance card. They switched from Empire BCBS to Anthem BCBS. I just went from no insurance requirements to a 5 year history AND 6 month supervised diet AND 5% weight loss before approval. FRUSTRATED!!!!
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Please let me know if you were required by Dr (not insurance) to go through pre-surgery diet and/or weight loss.
Would you do it again? - the band I mean
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Anyone Used the Weight Loss Surgery Doctors at NYU??
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to NeenBand's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Anyone can tell about the pre-surgery diet/prep required by Dr Fielding (not insurance but the doc himself) please? -
Not sure how to delete a dup post...
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I am not planing to do surgery in Russia, but someone contacted me on this site who did. They saw that I was born there by my nickname :-) Did you have your surgery yet?
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what about having the surgery done in TJ MX?
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to armizolana's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
TJ MAX AHHH? then I saw I am not the only one haha -
I did eat yummy salad with tons of veggies and other good stuff in it. I guess the 3 days triggered something. Probably another dieting cycle :-)
I decided to stick with asking myself before every meal - AM I HUNGRY? So I did it for a week and lost nine pounds.
Am I existed yes-it is 9lb.
And NO - I know I gain it back.
Freaking portions control.
NEED MY BAND NOW.
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Ok so here goes ... I had to go on the 2 day liquid/no eating. So I did, i am trained dieter after all :-) On the 3rd day (procedure day - not lap band surgery) I came home for the time of dinner. I could not wait to eat and could not decide what I really really really want. Then a weired and unfamiliar question popped up in my head "Am I hungry?" I had a cup of water to think about it.
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Anyone Used the Weight Loss Surgery Doctors at NYU??
Russian_BANDit_inNY replied to NeenBand's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am so happy to read all your good feedback about the NUY team. I am starting the process, meeting with Dr Fielding end of January. Can not wait :-) Anxious ... -
Looking for BANDed and BANDed 'wana bees' in NJ(Woodbridge area) and/or NY(Shipshead Bay area)
Russian_BANDit_inNY posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Looking for BANDed and BANDed 'wana bees' in NJ(Woodbridge area) and/or NY(Shipshead Bay area) -
Yep... I do love food.
Eat good stuff, prepare healthy ways...
I do not eat simple carbs, over-processed, fatty, sugary bad foods. I actually learn not to like them.
But I can not control the portions. in my case PORTIONs of my meals.
Hope band will help :-)
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24h on clear liquids. Strange observation. I am physically still not hungry.
However, drove to the store and got everything I need for the veggies w chicken stir fry I will have when I am able to eat Monday eve. Can not wait!
I like food. I love good food :-)
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I am on my way to the skinnier(for sure); healthier(likely); better(remains to be seen) me. Had an MRI to make sure my belly is ready for the new and hopefully helpful resident-the band.
Have another 'procedure' on Monday. On clear liquids for 48h. I don't drink much water during the day, don't like soda, & sweet juices. Coffee, tea, watered down organic grape juice w...