John337
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Anyone Used the Weight Loss Surgery Doctors at NYU??
John337 replied to NeenBand's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Everyone - I'm also using Dr. Fielding. Already saw the Psychologist & Nutritionist. Will see Dr Fielding on 3/25 and hopefully will get a lapband surgery date. I have Aetna Insurance so I hope there will be no surprises. There shouldn't be as my BMI is 42. Since I have Gallstones, he will also take out my Gallbladder. John -
Hi Michael........... Good luck to you. :thumbup: I too am using Dr Fielding. I have an appt for 3/25/09 with him and hopefully will get my lap band surgery date. Which Protein drink was recommended? How's the taste? Let's stay in touch... John
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Hi ALex - How does one go about requesting a new sub-forum? I would like to add to the 2009 BAndsters, a sub group for "May 2009 Bandsters".??
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Hi Guys, I'm in the middle of getting approval from Aetna. Found out that I need to have my gallbladder removed when the lapband surgery takes place. Can anyone comment on the recovery time? I heard that the recovery time for a LP is usually one week. Does the gallbladder removal add time? Any additional; restrictions on the type of food that you can eat post surgery?
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Need a Mentor to assist on this life changing journey
John337 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi - My name is John. I'm 51 and I'm new to this website. Can use the assisatnace of a male mentor. I'm in NYC and am seeing Dr. Fielding @ NYU Medical Center. Currently, having issues with the family ( My wife and 2 adult sons) accepting what I am doing. They are just "scared" for me having " elective surgery" and the effects of same. My wife is very supportive person but is having dificulty accepting this course of action. -
Finding a Dr. in the NYC area
John337 replied to vikki1012's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I found a good Doctor in NY....Dr Fielding @ NYU Medical Center. Their office # 212-263-3166. Their group has done over 7,000 bands. -
Night before the start of the rest of my life!
John337 commented on iradi8fortheusa's blog entry in One banded Bikers Journey
Congrats.....You can do it. I think the hardest part is making the decision to go for it and actually do it. I'm in the same boat. I'm 6'2, 337 down to 317. I'm on a monitiored low carb, low cal- high protein diet trying to get Aetna to approve the lapband surgery. Good Luck on Thursday......