Hello, my name is Yolanda and I have a consultation with Dr Shah at Lenox Hill Bariatric Center located at 186 East 76 Street, NYC 212 434 3285. The appt is for Wed 1/7/09 and Dr. Shah is the Director in charge and he is excellent!!!! I have several friends who have had the LAP BAND procedure and they are doing very well. My health is fair and I am excited and nervous. Bellevue Hospital also does this procedure and Medicare will pay for it. I will keep you posted.