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I have got a ton of questions. I need all the info I can get! :) Thanks guys.

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I had my surgery done at NYU Langone by Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding in 2010. My dad had his done a few years earlier than me also at that office but by Dr. George Fielding. We both speak at the information sessions that they have. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have (if I can).

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I am scheduled to have a lap band over bypass with Dr. Ren in September. Would also love to connect with other patients of hers.

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I was just banded on August 15, 3 days ago, by Dr. George Fielding. Any questions, I'm glad to try to answer!

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I had my band by Dr Ren fielding on August 27th . she is great. And I have one incision below the belly button. She also gave me heart shaped bandages which was a. Sweet sensitive touch. I see her tomorrow for my post op visit. I don't have a scale so I. Can't wait to see how much I weigh. NYU was a great experience.

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Love reading this. My surgical consult is next week. Can anyone tell me the amount of time it took from consult to surgery?

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Hi all :) I'm scheduled to have my lap band with Dr. Fielding Oct 8th. Did any one get out of the hospital same day?? If I have to spend the night I won't have anyone to get me home :(

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The tone between Consult and surgery depends on your insurance requirments for me it was 6 months because I needed 6 months of medical supervised weight lost attempt. So I saw my PCP monthly and we discussed diet exercise act. Good Luck

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Thanks for the answer. I've already done my six months. My appointment is tomorrow and in my dream world my surgery would be two weeks from tomorrow.

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Thanks for the answer. I've already done my six months. My appointment is tomorrow and in my dream world my surgery would be two weeks from tomorrow.

GOOD luck!

Does anyone have ghi insurance and going to nyu? Im confused by the requirements. I'm currently 3 months supervised by my primary. Ive lost 5lbs and my bp has stablized. I'm hoping the don't deny me because of this. I'm hoping to see Dr Kurian.

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It doesn't seem to matter how much you lose on the supervised diet. What matters is that you have the proof of the monthly visits and weigh ins. I don't think it's a good idea to gain weight, or not lose any weight at all.

Also, as long as your BMI is in the range of 40+ or 35+ with other problems, I don't think they deny it. They have an insurance coordinator named Nilsa that probably could answer specific questions. She is super nice and has dealt with ALL the insurance companies and all their specific requirements.

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It doesn't seem to matter how much you lose on the supervised diet. What matters is that you have the proof of the monthly visits and weigh ins. I don't think it's a good idea to gain weight' date=' or not lose any weight at all.

Also, as long as your BMI is in the range of 40+ or 35+ with other problems, I don't think they deny it. They have an insurance coordinator named Nilsa that probably could answer specific questions. She is super nice and has dealt with ALL the insurance companies and all their specific requirements.[/quote']

Ok good to know, my primary told me the same but I thought if I lose too much by the time I see the surgeon they could deny surgery. My primary said they are concerned with sustained weight loss and bp control. My history shows I cannot sustain weight loss. My bmi is currently 36.

Did you stay overnight at nyu? How are you doing?

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Ok good to know' date=' my primary told me the same but I thought if I lose too much by the time I see the surgeon they could deny surgery. My primary said they are concerned with sustained weight loss and bp control. My history shows I cannot sustain weight loss. My bmi is currently 36.

Did you stay overnight at nyu? How are you doing?[/quote']

I haven't had the surgery yet, scheduled for 10/15 with overnight expected. Talk to that coordinator because there may be a problem if your BMI goes below 35. I wish I had that problem. :-)

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I also have a consult scheduled with Dr. Fielding (George). I heard he is fantastic. I have GHI and BC/BS so hopefully the process will move quickly. Quick question, does Weight Watchers count as a diet requirement? I have been on WW for over a year so hopefully that will eliminate the medically supervised diet thing.

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I was on WW and a Jenny Craig type of plan called Bistro MD but my insurance still required 3 months of dr. supervised weight documentation. I was banded by Dr. Ren in January of this year and I've been very pleased with her and the follow up care received.

I can't say anything good or bad about fills as I haven't had any.

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