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hi guys so sorry it took me so long to reply. I'm in queens I got sleeved at Cornell in the city. Its almost six months I do not regret not for a minute. Its not an easy journey and at first it seem daunting but everyday its easier.

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If you decide that we should all get together and have an outing/party just fill me in and I will be there. Will be great to meet other locals to sit down chat and encourage each other :)

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Hi I had my surgery on June 8 at Mather. Best of luck!

My friend Jessica had her surgery done with him. Are you getting a sleeve or a band?

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Lond Islander here, sleeved on May 15th, 2012, lost 45 lbs as of Saturday the 30th. Had surgery with Dr. Angstadt, part of New York Bariatric Group, location of surgery was Mercy Hospital. If I could say one thing about Mercy Hospital is listen to what they tell you to do, especially at the pre-operative class they make you take. it helps and works. I did not take a single drop of pain medication in hospital or when I got home from the hospital, that was my choice I did not feel that the pain was enough to warrant taking it, considering I know the side effects of pain medication, lol.

I also had Dr. Angstadt at Mercy. You are 100% correct about the pre-op classes....SO informative! My daughter had the surgery at St. Charles, and they did NOTHING....what a difference.

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Oh wow' date=' Mery Hospital...I just graduated from Molloy College in RVC which is by a Mercy Hospital <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> I should be having mine at Winthrop Hospital in Mineola but not for another 6 months. I'm looking forward to it and hope it goes fast![/quote']

Hello all. I live in the BX but work in LI. I too graduated from Molloy from the CVT program. Dr Garber is my Dr and I'm just waiting to see him to get a date.

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Anyone in NY? Long Island?

I'm from Long Island...Suffolk county... where abouts on LI are you?

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Hi! I'm a Long Islander, too! Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, Dr. Ahmad. Just rec'd. my insurance company's authorization for my VSG on10/11/12- 2 weeks from tomorrow. I'm scared and excited! Anyone else from Suffolk County?

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hey guys!!! I live in Manhattan and i am having trouble finding a psychologist/psychiatrist for an evaluation that possibly takes my insurance or won't charge more than $150???

My insurance wont take evaluations from CSW's. Please can any pre-op or post-op sleevers tell me if they know anyone? Thanks!!!!!!!! :)

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My pysch was $150

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My pysch was $150

WHERE??!?!?! lol... everyone who takes my insurance has like a 3 or 4 month waiting list!

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I am in College Point Queens, Had my Sleeve done 9/18 with Dr Holover ( NY Bariatric Group ) at Mercy Medical Center. I have to say, NY Bariatric Group is the place to go for this surgery. Mercy Medical Center was great, very attentive, and the class they give is very informative, and listen to what the doctors, nutritionist, nurses say, it will help you in the long run. I didnt see there psych, I saw my own, that my insurance covered.

I have GHI, and had the whole 6 month weigh ins.

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Thanks Grek you just put my ind at ease. I go in on Monday

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Thanks Grek you just put my ind at ease. I go in on Monday

Goodluck, you will be fine. I trust all the Dr's at NY Bariatric Group, they are awesome.

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