Any Long Islanders?

[slim2be 0]

Hi FatgirlinNY,

I read in your earlier postings on this thread that you were originally interested in Dr. Geiss. I see you've made an appointment with another Dr. If I'm not prying too much, I was just wondering why you switched doctors? Good luck to you....you're going to love being banded!

[fatgirlinNY 0]

HI there slim2be. Someone on the board recmmended this Dr and she is very close to me.

[slim2be 0]

Thanks for sharing that....good luck to you!

[Lcubed 0]

Hi Lisa. I hope you remember me. We wrote before. I'm new and just saw Dr. Geiss on 8/1. I've had all my preop tests except for the stress test which I have on Tues. I also live on Long Island. I hope you won't mind if I keep in touch with you.

Thanks, Lisa

[elisa 0]

Hi Lisa- I have spoken to so many people I don't remember. I am having my surgery on Thursday 8/28th 5 days from now!!! with Dr. Geiss. A lady I met on line had hers done 3 weeks ago With Dr. Geiss and she is helping me get emotionally ready. I could help you ! I'll let you know everything. Where are you from?

[Ron Cusano 0]

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[twiceblessd 0]

can anyone tell me if they had to have a sleep apnea test for this. I have all my testing done I called the surgercial consult for good sam and they asked if i had one. I didn't but i also didn't think it was mandatory and now i am starting to get frustrated because i do not sleep well in strange places and feel i have been through and done well on all other tests. i don't have any signs of sleep apnea, can someone tell me why this is necessary and if it wasn't what surgeon you used.

thank you for any help.

nicolle

[usedto.lov3you 0]

New to the site and From long island =] !

-- Pauline

[kittykat1260 0]

HI I AM NEW TO THIS SITE AS I HAVE SEEN WITH MANY OTHERS. I AM USING DR GEISS AND HOPEFULLY WILL HAVE ALL THE PRELIM DONE BY THE END OF THIS MONTH. I AM HAVING A HARD TIME W/PSYCH AND NUTR'L NO ONE ACCEPTS MY INSURANCE AND IT IS REALLY QUITE EXPENSIVE--250.00 EACH ONE. I DID SEE A DR PREVIOUSLY -ONCE- AND HAD TO SEE HIS NUTRITIONALIST THAT DAY. DO YOU THINK I CAN REQUEST MY RECORDS AND USE THAT. I AM SOOOOOO NERVOUS TO DO THIS HOWEVER I KNOW I MUST. LIVE OUT IN MIDDLE ISLAND. WOULD LOVE TO CHAT WITH OTHERS TO HELP ME GET MY NERVES OUT OF THE WAY. ANYHOOT----HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!!-----KATHY:thumbup:

[Josie040168 2]

Hi All,

I was banded on the 18th of August by Dr. Spencer Holover & Dr. Shawn Garber... I was informed they work together on all surgeries.

So far I am doing ok... had my first "pb" yesterday... OH YUCK!! but I know it was my fault for not chewing well. One week after the surgery I lost 5 lbs. My next appointment with my Dr. is on the 24th of this month.... so I have no clue if I lost anything since.

I just wanted to suggest to anyone who is just starting out that the Livestrong.com website has been a great help with keeping track of intake of food and liquids... Still having a hard time with the 64oz of liquid a day.. sometimes feel like I am drowning.

Also Mercy Medical Center has a support group every 2nd tuesday of the month. They are very helpful!!!

Jo Ann

[ajoneen 0]

Hi All,

I was banded on the 18th of August...had my first "pb" yesterday... OH YUCK!! but I know it was my fault for not chewing well. I'm surprised you are eating a food that you could BP this early. At 2 weeks out I was still on liquids. Take it easy.

I just wanted to suggest to anyone who is just starting out that the Livestrong.com website has been a great help with keeping track of intake of food and liquids... theDailyPlate , calorie counter & calorie king are good too.

Jo Ann

Welcome Jo Ann

HI I AM HAVING A HARD TIME W/PSYCH AND NUTR'L NO ONE ACCEPTS MY INSURANCE AND IT IS REALLY QUITE EXPENSIVE--250.00 EACH ONE. I DID SEE A DR PREVIOUSLY -ONCE- AND HAD TO SEE HIS NUTRITIONIST THAT DAY. DO YOU THINK I CAN REQUEST MY RECORDS AND USE THAT.Never hurts to ask. But Dr G really wants you to use his people. Just remember that this is an investment in your good health. $$ is worth it.

KATHY:thumbup:

Welcome Kathy:smile2:

(please, when you write in all UPPER CASE it is like shouting :cool2:)

New to the site and From long island =] !

-- Pauline

Welcome Pauline. Who is your Dr? Are you banded?

Can anyone tell me if they had to have a sleep apnea test? Nope not me. ... can someone tell me why this is necessary and if it wasn't what surgeon you used. It is used as a comorbidity for the insurance appectance. It is also good to know as surgery/your recovery could be complicated by it. Do you wake up tired or with head aches? Do you fall asleep in the middle of watching a TV show?

You will have to have a consult with a pulmonary Dr. and he will have the final say as to weather you need a sleep study.

thank you for any help.Any time.Nicolle

Welcome Nicolle:thumbup:

Welcome to all the Newbies. I was banded by Dr Powers (partner of Dr Geiss) on March 4th. Im doing well with my band. No BPs.

It is great that you found LBT. Look around and get all your questions answered. Hook up with a few folks and make BandBuddies.

Good luck on your journey!!

[hrshygrl 0]

Hello All.

I live in Freeport in Nasasu Cty.

I'm just starting out.. looking at Dr. Geiss. I need to call the office to see if they take my insurance and other questions I have.

Edited September 3, 2008 by hrshygrl

[ajoneen 0]

Welcome hrshygrl.

[elisa 0]

I used dr. Geiss and was banded 6 days ago. He did a couple of my friends also. I thought he was great. A very busy man and you don't get to see him much but an excellent surgen-Elisa

[elisa 0]

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