Interested in Lap Band, but surgeon recommended RNY over LapBand

debi717 · June 19, 2006

Hello, everyone.

I've made an appointment for a consultation with a different doctor. His name is Dr. George Fielding and he's in practice with Dr. Christine Julie-Ren. They are located in Manhattan. After speaking with one of their office staff and explaining that the first surgeons I consulted with pushed the RNY over the lapband, I came away feeling so much more encouraged about my original decision to go with the lapband. They have a very positive outlook on the lapband, and if that's the road I choose, I want a doctor who will support my decision. I'm going to attend their seminar on July 6.

em1125 · June 19, 2006

Hi Debi,

Dr. Fielding is a lapband patient himself. I'm from NY and I did a lot of research before I decided on the surgeon. I have to say, you're pretty lucky getting an appointment so quickly. I had two surgeons on my list who came very highly recommened. Dr. Ren and Dr. Fielding and Dr. Roslin at Lenox Hill. I first called Dr. Ren and I couldn't get an immediate appointment. I then called Lenox Hill hospital- Dr. Roslin. I got an appointment for a consult one week later. That's what landed me there.

I am thrilled with how the consult went and I'm scheduled for July 11, 2006 pending insurance authorization. You picked a great surgeon. I heard many wonderful things about that group. Good luck and let me know how it goes. I think you will be very happy. I'm glad you decided to look around. If you don't mind me asking, was the doctor who recommended RNY from NY?

Em1125

em1125 · June 19, 2006

Hi Again,

Debi - you may find this article very interesting. Dr. Fielding wrote it. It's excellent. Anyone would truly be inspired by this article. The site address: http://thinforlife.med.nyu.edu/media/stories/dreams

Let me know what you think.

Em

debi717 · June 19, 2006

I put the cart before the horse. I don't have an appointment to meet with Dr. Fielding yet. First, I'm going to their conference on July 6. Then I was told I would have to see a psychologist and nutritionist. Then I can make an appointment for the consultation. I wonder how long it will take to get a face-to-face appointment. Dr. Ren does not accept my insurance, BC/BS, but Dr. Fielding will be accepting it as of July 1. The person I spoke to in their office was so nice. She told me she'd had lapband surgery herself. When I asked her if Dr. Fielding had as much experience with lapband surgery as Dr. Ren, she laughed. She said Dr. Fielding had proctored Dr. Ren. The surgeons I went to are in Westchester County. The group is Dr. Cerabona, Dr. Kaul & Dr. Yatco.