pyt1908

june 8th here, im from westchester county ny.

We are looking for fellow, "Jewels of June" AKA: anyone getting sleeved in June '11. My surgery is scheduled for June 6th in Middletown, NY. I had my last consult with my surgeon this morning and set all of my pre-op appointments. I guess this is really going to happen. Wooo Hooo!!!!

Everyone who is on "The Losers' Bench", make room. THE JEWELS OF JUNE ARE COMING!!!!!

I am scheduled for surgery on June 8th and I am frantic with worry regarding whether or not my pcos or insomnia will prevent me from losing.

I am scheduled for june 8th- nyp. I just pray all goes well with my insurance and I can kick this infection under my arm. I know TMI but hey, im excited.

Hi I am waiting for insurance approval but have been scheduled for June. My doc is Dr. Dakin. Were you sleeved by Dr. Dakin or Dr. omp?

I had my surgery at NY Presbyterian Cornell Weill last April--I couldn't say enough about how well it went--and I was a very high risk patient, I have lost 134 lbs. in just over a year

He's at Weill Cornell in NYC. He's in the office of Dr. Alfonse Pomp (who I KNOW has been doing VS for a long-ish time.) Dr. Pomp doesn't take my insurance & I'm hoping that I'll get approval for Dr. Dakin.

were you approved and sleeved by Dr. Dakin? if so, what was your experience, particularly with the pc?

wow!

I have UHC- empire plan. After visiting a number of surgeons, attending a plethora of wls support groups, I thought I finally found a wls surgeon that I wanted to proceed with. I went to my 1st mtg prepared with 6 month notes of weigh ins and diet attempts from my primary care dr. To my dismay and shock, the patient coordinator told me that the notes would not get me approved for the sleeve. This was perplexing as the notes indicate my health problems. I have done 1 year of weigh ins. the pc stated that I needed to detail food logs and nutrician plans and more information. this patient coordinator explained that I would have to do 6 month vistis with the nutritionist- basically weigh ins all over again! I dont mind seeing the nut; in fact, i welcome this. However, it would be the same price if i go to see the nut once or 10 times, so why make me go through this process again? then to add insult to injury, the pc will not provide me with a real sample template.

I feel defeated.

anyone with some suggestions? maybe pointers on the letters they submitted?

I have UHC. I went through a six month supervised program before anything could be submitted. Then I was told that I might have to appeal, but woo hoo I didn't. Got approved the first time around.

spaz,

I have UHC- empire plan. i went to a wls surgeon prepared with 6 month notes of weigh ins and diet attempts from my primary care dr. the patient coordinator told me that the notes would not get me approved. This was perplexing as the notes indicate my health problems. By the way, I have done 1 year of weigh ins. I am very frustrated bc this patient coordinator explained that I would have to do 6 month weigh ins all over!

I am looking to start a local support group for sleevers in the the Long Island, NY area. Please if anyone in the vicinity is interested let me know.

please do! I am looking for info on NY surgeons. i live in westchester county.

Hello

I see and hear great results related to wls from folks that are up to 8 years post op, but it is unsettling to not be able to read or hear from folks that have 15-20 years of wls experiences. I am starting to wonder, do they even exist? I know that wls procedures have changed over the years, but can anyone out there w/ longevity share some info? I have a two year old to live for and I need to know that a wls procedure wont cap my lifespan.

Hello all. I attended my first step today which was the informational at st. lukes hopsital in NYC. After hearing the pros and cons of WLS I think the lapband is the safest. I am concerned that I wont be able to loose 100 pounds w/ lapband. They said about 50% of the desired weight loss. Any thoughts? success stories?

I am considering the LAP-BAND®. Dr Fielding is not covered under my insurance. Dr. Texeira is highly recommended by my doctor who I love and trust. However, he is mostly known for gastric bypass procedures. Has anyone been banded by Dr. Texeira at St. Lukes Hospital?

Hey Daisky23. Thanks for the reply. I am about a week ahead of you. The informational is tomorrow and my appointment with Dr. Tiexeira is Jan. 16th. Forgive me, but I do not know which hospital CUMC stands for. I am wondering if my insurance will even cover the surgery. When I called to inquire they stated that it was a case by case basis. I keep hearing that the bypass is usally covered but the lapband may not since it is not proven to be successful............I will keep you posted.

I am considering the lapband. Dr Fielding is not covered under my insurance. Dr. Texeira is highly recommended by my doctor who I love and trust. However, he is mostly known for gastric bypass procedures. Has anyone been banded by Dr. Texeira at St. Lukes Hospital?