Self-Pay How Soon Can I Have The Surgery?

[dj112 21]

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to a seminar at NYU on Monday and am wondering how soon I can schedule the surgery? Anyone a self pay patient that got banded at NYU Langone medical center?

Thanks in advance!

[NWgirl 574]

I was not self pay and am not in NY, but have seen self pays who are banded within a month of starting. It depends on if the insurance still requires a lot of testing.

[LoozQuoils 22]

I would think if you're paying yourself after completing all the required testing, you could be banded right away.

[highland 168]

I was self pay, although not at NYU, and banded within a month of my seminar meeting.

[kll724 3,055]

My surgeon has done self pay within a 2 week period of having their seminar. That is not th eusual thing, however. Best of luck. Karen

[Humming Bird 275]

It really depends on what type of pre-op diet and testing your surgeon requires. I was self-pay in Colorado and my surgeon did not have me do any pre-op stuff except 2 weeks of Atkins diet to shrink liver. I was banded 3 weeks after my consult because that is when both of our schedules had an opening.

[JennyBee 340]

I was self pay... Went in for initial consultation to meet my doctor, they did the bloodwork that same day, and I had my band 2 weeks later on Valentines day!!!!!!

[Nanu 60]

I am self pay and didn't have to have any pre-tests. I could have had it anytime after the 7-10 day pre-op South Beach diet, but chose to wait unto 8/31 to enjoy the last month of the pool.

[dj112 21]

Thanks guys! NYU requires psychologist, nutritionist visits and 2 week liquid diet. The surgery gives me hope! I've been sitting on the side lines of life for too long.

[mag1402 1]

I was self pay did not go to a seminar I had my surgery with in a month from my first visit with the Dr

[thunderbeast77 59]

I'm in Oregon. It took me a couple of months, and I'm glad it did gave me time to process what I was doing.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I was a self pay in Tampa. My first consult was October 20 and my surgery was December 9. During those 7 weeks I had a psych eval, met with the NUT, had blood work and preop cardio testing and my 2 week liquid diet which started the day before thanksgiving. My hubby was so supportive we took a few dAys off prior to beginning my 2 weeks of liquid hell and took a 5 day road trip up the coast eating all my favorite foods and drinking lots of adult beverages. It was a ball but I was SO ready

To get banded after all that fun!

Fun y but just a few weeks ago we took a road trip up the coast and visited some of the same places as I did that weekend... I didn't over indulge and managed to lose a pound! I love my band.... Hope you do too!

[suesixter 2]

I was a self pay in Tampa. My first consult was October 20 and my surgery was December 9. During those 7 weeks I had a psych eval' date=' met with the NUT, had blood work and preop cardio testing and my 2 week liquid diet which started the day before thanksgiving. My hubby was so supportive we took a few dAys off prior to beginning my 2 weeks of liquid hell and took a 5 day road trip up the coast eating all my favorite foods and drinking lots of adult beverages. It was a ball but I was SO ready

To get banded after all that fun!

Fun y but just a few weeks ago we took a road trip up the coast and visited some of the same places as I did that weekend... I didn't over indulge and managed to lose a pound! I love my band.... Hope you do too!

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Who was your doc in Tampa? I am in total turmoil trying to make the final decision on the band. I will be a self pay but just trying to decide. I live in Orlando and looking at a Dr in Tampa. I want to loose max of 50 lbs and feel the Band is the answer but oh so scared. Are you happy with your decision?

[kll724 3,055]

I'm going to jump in here, suesixter, I go to Dr. Grossbard, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He is great. He does surgery at Dade City hospital. I can recommend him as he did not only mine, but also, my daughter and my son's surgery. Best wishes, whoever you decide on. karen

[suesixter 2]

I'm going to jump in here' date=' suesixter, I go to Dr. Grossbard, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He is great. He does surgery at Dade City hospital. I can recommend him as he did not only mine, but also, my daughter and my son's surgery. Best wishes, whoever you decide on. karen[/quote']

Thanks so much Karen for jumping in. I just made an appointment for my seminar with Dr Grossbard. I just have to pray from here on out. From what I've read on dr Grossbard and your recommendation, I am feeling good about my decision. Thank you, sue