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Fairly new to the county and very new to banding. Anyone nearby looking to connect/support?

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I don't know what a rocklander is?

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Rockland county, ny

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I'm in Rockland but haven't gotten the surgery et. I'm attending my first seminar next week. Don't even know if my insurance will cover it (magnacare). They said to send in the predetermination first and they'll go from there. Whatever that means..

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Whose your doctor? I had my surgery 12 days ago. I'd love to share this journey if you're interested! I went to dr. Pucci.

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I'm looking at Dr. Rivera. Which Dr. Pucci did you go to? I believe there are three of them. I do, however, think that Dr. Ramon Rivera is the only doctor in-network for my insurance though. How are you feeling?

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Dr. Ed. He has been fantastic. If you want to talk in person feel free to call me. 845.429.3303. Not an expert but would be glad to share my experience so far!

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Hey there. I live in Orange and work in Bergen. I was banded by Dr. Gritsus in August and would love to connect or start a support group or something. Let me know if you're interested. :D

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I'm from rockland!!!!

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I see you were banded this month, or will be banded later this month? Who is your surgeon??

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I will be banded on Monday I am using dr Rivera

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Hi! I was banded 10/26. I've lost 43 lbs and feel great. Very interested in meeting/chatting.

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I will be banded on Monday I am using dr Rivera

I'm using Dr. Rivera also!!!! I'm so happy to have found someone else from him! Isn't his office fantastic?! Are you on a pre-op diet?

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Wow!! Good for you!! Me too especially since we are in rockland I haven't had surgery yet I go in on Monday at 730 I'm so nervous ill be at Good Samaritan

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Omg I looooovvveeee his office especially Keri and mindy the RN I live down the street and I feel so blessed to have found such a wonderful practice u got banded this week? I'm going in on Monday and I'm scareeddd but excited I didn't have to do any preop I asked a million times . When did u go to ur pre op testing with the slide show?

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