belkita
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Dr. Michael Nusbaum - Dr Nusbaum is great!
belkita replied to ohjuly7878's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Does any one knows of any bariatric doctor specifically for Lab Band Fills taking Americhoice?, also that can take patients whom had surgery overseas, but that have been filled by another doctor in the United States. I have been struggling, have found one doctor (Dr. Franklyn Vasquez), to whom I was recommended by my Primary and Gastroenterology Doctor, but he refused to even give me a consultation, as I I have my surgery overseas, I have the feeling that some Surgeons are not compassionate, at least they can take the time to give you a detailed information as to wheter they can follow up with you or not, but not just refuse to take you cause they have not make your surgery. If anyone knows a doctor that can be of help, and that can take Americhoice I would highly apprecite, as I am really in need of a new fill, I have gained 20 pounds since my last fill. I thank everyone for your kindness and consideration to this matter. -
Sad, dissapointed and in urgent need of help
belkita posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was lap banded back on August 11, 2009, first I lost from 2045 pounds to 194, actually I am starting to gain weight, and am 220, unfortunately have found no help, even when I have Americhoice Health Insurance, been endoscopy texted (came back with bacteria on my stomach, severe gastritis and even Begining of Esophageal Barretts), I have not found a surgeon in northern New Jersey, even when my Gastroenterology Doctor has referred me to some Lap Band Surgeons in my area, they do not accept Overseas Patients. Can someone be so kind to give me some information, or tell me if there is any surgeon in Northern New Jersey able to take an overseas patient, whom has americhoice Health Insurance, whom primary doctor is able to refer mt to. I am desperate, and in urgent need of help. Please get back to me with some help, or surgeon information that I can use. Thanks -
Sad, dissapointed and in urgent need of help
belkita replied to belkita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for your reply. I have tried that, and have not find anyone, they do not give you much information, I even have my primary Doctor Referred me to a Gastroenterology, he then referred me to Doctor Vasquez from Clifton Weight Loss, and I was told by his Receptionis, Dr. Vasquez, whom is a Lap Band Surgeon under my Health Insurance Network that he does not take patients whom have been Lap Banded Overseas, even when I explain I have all my records from my surgeon, and even have the revision from the gastroenterologist, they have refused to take me. There is not many compassion when it comes to doctors, they just seen an Overseas Lap Banded Patient as a liability. and I am finally running out of faith this will ever work out for me. But any way, I thank you very much for replying to me. Belkys Santos -
I am in urgent need of follow up doctor in northern new jersey accepting americhoice/medicaid health insurance. I have been struggling, have not been able to find a weight loss for banders center in northern new jersey accepting my health insurance which is americhoice. If any one knows of a doctor accepting overseas patients with americhoice/medicaid, please let me know. I would highly appreciate it. Belkys santos
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Hi dear, you have accomplished so much in so little time. can you tell me how and if you have any tips for me to follow, I just got banded on August 11, but have not lost that much, I am stuck in 204 and wish to speed up my weight lost. You look great, and in such a short period, you have lost more than 60 pounds. Please reply.
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Hi Dear:
I am from Northern New Jersey, Passaic County, I am also as Joanpalumbo mentioned on her previous message looking for a gal pal in New Jersey, looking for people to change ideas, tips and goals. Please let me know if you are interested, I have been recently banded on 08/11/2009 and as I am new would love to talk to others like me and specially in my area.
Best regards,
Belkys
PS: My email is (Moonlightravel@aol.com), just in case.
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Hello Joan, I just came across to a message you left for ZIMAZOOON, I am also living in Northern New Jersey, have recently been Lap Banded (I did have it overseas in Dominican Republic, looking for a fill center or a doctor to follow up with my surgery), but also I am looking for people in my area whom are going through the process too, to change ideas, tips and goals. If you want you can contact me at my office email (Moonlightravel@aol.com), and we can see how we can meet more people from northern new jersey, I live in Passaic County and looking for others been Lap banded in my area.
I will highly appreciate if you respond.
Best Regards,
Belkys
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Urgent need doctor to follow up after overseas surgery
belkita posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded in dominican republic on 08/11/2009. I have already returned to the united states, and my doctor gave me a document explaining the whole procedure and a detailed information about my surgery, fill and everything needed in order i can find a doctor in northern new jersey to follow up with my post-care, can anyone let me know if there is any site/doctor/place, i can visit to obtain my after surgery care here in the united states, especifically in an area of passaic county, new jersey. Any suggestions and help will be highly appreciate, i am really in need of this information urgently. Thanks -
Urgent need doctor to follow up after overseas surgery
belkita replied to belkita's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for your reply, i did in fact research the information, but unfortunately with the excitement of the trip i lost information i have found in lapbandtalk. I will continue researching, as i really need to find this information. Thank you for giving me the information and the reason i went overseas, was because i was non insured in the united states, and the cost was much less than here. All i am looking forward is if someone can provide aftercare follow up for this type of surgery in northern new jersey. Thanks again. -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
belkita replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey, great idea, i am also open to the time, i am always on line at work (i am self employed), so it would be great for me the chat, and i am flexible about the time, i am always on line from 10:30 am until 6:00 pm, eastern standard time. Please let me know when can we do this, and if i should go back to weight watchers meetings or if we will just count the points on our own and follow up on this site, we can also open a blog only for weight watchers banders (lol), and can document all of our daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and sucess. I am not very good about computers, but if any one or any lapbandtalk moderator can help us out or give us come tips in how to be more creative and make a blog for "weight watchers lapbanders", it would be highly apreciated. Best regards, and keep me informed. B. Santos -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
belkita replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, i was a weight watchers follower in the past, always loose weight but never keept it off, i just got lap banded on 08/11/2009, but still am in recovering mushy food, but as soon as i reach my 6th. Week, i would love to join with you guys, this is great, i have no time for the meetings, and if we can do it together it would be great. I need some help thought, i forgot how to calculate how many points i am supposed to eat daily , i am actually 211 pounds and am not sure of my allowed daily points. Please let me know, and i thank you for this great idea. Belkys -
Dr. Seth Kipnis - Excellent Lapband Surgeon
belkita replied to lisw55's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
dear juliansmom2003, thank you for the information, can you please provide a telephone or email address where i can contact the center you mentioned is cheaper? I will really appreciate having that information. Thanks -
Dr. Seth Kipnis - Excellent Lapband Surgeon
belkita replied to lisw55's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
dear nm1970 can you please tell me how to approach the meetings and nutritionist evaluation, i was banded overseas, and want to find a good nutritionist specialized in lap banders in order to continue with the follow up and be able to loose steady weight. Can you please provide the contact (telephone number) for me to contact the lady of lourdes in order i can find out what to do? Thanks in advance for your information. -
Good job girl, you look great, as i said before you are an inspiration to others. I have been stock in the same weight since last time i got my first fill about two weeks ago, but you keep me going on, seen people like you give me courage to continue. Thanks. -
Hello, i have recently been banded, have not lost many pounds, can you give me some tips, you look amazing, and have done a great job. Waiting on your response.
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Hi, dear, I as well as you was non-insured and have to pay out of packet, I went to Dominican Republic, and got my lap band with a great surgeon, whom is not only professional but also very sweet and with whom even when I already came back from Dom. Rep. (got banded on 08/11/2009, I am constantly in contact via email and phone. I already find a doctor in US and in my state to follow up with fills. I as you do had lots os concerns and questions, but my doctor have exceed my expectations and I have already seen the pounds dropping. Lets keep in touch for support and tips. Be good. You will do great.
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From the album: 2 weeks post op
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From the album: 2 weeks post op
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From the album: 2 weeks post op
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From the album: 2 weeks post op
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From the album: 2 weeks post op
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Thank you for your friend request. I just got banded 08/11, I am still overseas (as I had my surgery in Dominican Republic), until now everything seems to be going very well, just today that I wake up a little bit dizzy, but am waiting to call my doctor in a little. Take care, and lots os luck.
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From the album: PROGRESS PICTURES