Anyone From Buffalo, Ny Out There?

[seelessofme 63]

Dawners73,

As long as you stick to your plan, you should be good. Best of luck to you and hope your recovery is a quick one!

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[JIllette 57]

I find it cool a lot of us from the Buffalo area. Maybe one day we should all meet up that would be fun.

[dawners73 19]

I find it cool a lot of us from the Buffalo area. Maybe one day we should all meet up that would be fun.

I agree Jill. That would be a good way to guve each other support.

[dfeickert25 35]

I find it cool a lot of us from the Buffalo area. Maybe one day we should all meet up that would be fun.

That would be a great idea

[drydzynski 35]

I am from Buffalo as well! I am with Dr. Pham who works with the catholic health system (st joes & sisters). I am still waiting to get letter from both insurance companies ( I have 2 insurances and there was confusion between which was primary) so that has caused delay in getting a specific date so far. Hoping that these letters arrive soon so I can schedule! I am starting to get nervous as I go back to school in the beginning of October. Has anyone had Dr. Pham before? And also, I would LOVE you hear all your stories, tips, & any advice you can give to me! I'm 20 and haven't met or talked to anyone who has the sleeve!

[JIllette 57]

I am from Buffalo as well! I am with Dr. Pham who works with the catholic health system (st joes & sisters). I am still waiting to get letter from both insurance companies ( I have 2 insurances and there was confusion between which was primary) so that has caused delay in getting a specific date so far. Hoping that these letters arrive soon so I can schedule! I am starting to get nervous as I go back to school in the beginning of October. Has anyone had Dr. Pham before? And also' date=' I would LOVE you hear all your stories, tips, & any advice you can give to me! I'm 20 and haven't met or talked to anyone who has the sleeve![/quote']

I am 4 weeks out and I had Dr. Pham. You are in good hands he is awesome and so are the ladies in his office. Dr.Pham is very approachable for Q and A. His office does a monthly support group at St. Joes. As for insurance it only took a week for me it was the little stuff that caused some delays but it all panned out. You will only. Be in the hospital overnight and you should be able to drive a week later for school.

[seelessofme 63]

I would LOVE to meet other people in this area. Sometimes I feel I'm in a world of my own if it weren't for this forum. Let me know.

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[dawners73 19]

I would LOVE to meet other people in this area. Sometimes I feel I'm in a world of my own if it weren't for this forum. Let me know.

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So would I. I know what you mean its like were a population of our own. Where are you from? I'm from cheektowaga

[QueenCityGal 76]

Well hello there people!

Glad to see there's some Buffalo peeps on here. I just joined up today (after lurking here for a while and reading tons of stuff), because I finally had my surgeon consult and signed my consent papers today. Yay! I'm seeing Dr. Caruana, and he is doing the sleeve which was both my choice and his recommendation. Soooo, now to finish the pre-surgery process (and what a process it is!) and get my insurance auth (which will probably be sometime next month)... in the mean time I'm hunkering down and preparing myself now with eating and behavioral changes so it won't be such a shock afterwards. I'm totally stoked and I can't wait.

On that note, I hope to chat with you all going forward and maybe meet up someday for coffee and cake?? Errr... I mean just coffee? Ok... SIPS of coffee??!!?

Oh and am I the only one here who is going to really miss having my daily dose of a Timmy's double double??!!? aaaacck!!

Cheers (from the Elmwood Strip area)!

[dawners73 19]

Well hello there people!

Glad to see there's some Buffalo peeps on here. I just joined up today (after lurking here for a while and reading tons of stuff)' date=' because I finally had my surgeon consult and signed my consent papers today. Yay! I'm seeing Dr. Caruana, and he is doing the sleeve which was both my choice and his recommendation. Soooo, now to finish the pre-surgery process (and what a process it is!) and get my insurance auth (which will probably be sometime next month)... in the mean time I'm hunkering down and preparing myself now with eating and behavioral changes so it won't be such a shock afterwards. I'm totally stoked and I can't wait.

On that note, I hope to chat with you all going forward and maybe meet up someday for coffee and cake?? Errr... I mean just coffee? Ok... SIPS of coffee??!!?

Oh and am I the only one here who is going to really miss having my daily dose of a Timmy's double double??!!? aaaacck!!

Cheers (from the Elmwood Strip area)![/quote']

Welcome to the site! I was just sleeved by Dr. Caruana at Sisters hospital on Monday. I stayed for 2 nights and am home now doing well. He was awesome and so was the staff at the hospital. Synergy is a great place to go for this I am very happy with the process. Good luck on your pre-op work and approval and hope to see you on the other side soon!

[drydzynski 35]

I would LOVE to meet some people around here! I'm in Cheektowaga also!

[JIllette 57]

Queen city you are too funny. I live in sunny Village of Sloan.

[pammie37 103]

Well hello there people!

Glad to see there's some Buffalo peeps on here. I just joined up today (after lurking here for a while and reading tons of stuff)' date=' because I finally had my surgeon consult and signed my consent papers today. Yay! I'm seeing Dr. Caruana, and he is doing the sleeve which was both my choice and his recommendation. Soooo, now to finish the pre-surgery process (and what a process it is!) and get my insurance auth (which will probably be sometime next month)... in the mean time I'm hunkering down and preparing myself now with eating and behavioral changes so it won't be such a shock afterwards. I'm totally stoked and I can't wait.

On that note, I hope to chat with you all going forward and maybe meet up someday for coffee and cake?? Errr... I mean just coffee? Ok... SIPS of coffee??!!?

Oh and am I the only one here who is going to really miss having my daily dose of a Timmy's double double??!!? aaaacck!!

Cheers (from the Elmwood Strip area)![/quote']

I had Dr Caruana...he is great...I was sleeved March 6th 2013 ... and glad to report I have lost 112 pounds in 5 months... stick to what he says and it will work

[jec1 0]

I am 4 weeks out and I had Dr. Pham. You are in good hands he is awesome and so are the ladies in his office. Dr.Pham is very approachable for Q and A. His office does a monthly support group at St. Joes. As for insurance it only took a week for me it was the little stuff that caused some delays but it all panned out. You will only. Be in the hospital overnight and you should be able to drive a week later for school.

I am from Orchard Park and I have my initial consult today with Dr Pham. I am so excited there are WNYers on here! I am new to this whole process. Can any of u please let me know what to expect at this initial consult appt? Also approx how long did it take from consult appt to surgery appt? Is there anything I should or should not say at my appt? My BMI is "only" 36 so I'm praying I will be a candidate for the surgery!! I've tried every diet out there! Thanks so much!

[JIllette 57]

I am from Orchard Park and I have my initial consult today with Dr Pham. I am so excited there are WNYers on here! I am new to this whole process. Can any of u please let me know what to expect at this initial consult appt? Also approx how long did it take from consult appt to surgery appt? Is there anything I should or should not say at my appt? My BMI is "only" 36 so I'm praying I will be a candidate for the surgery!! I've tried every diet out there! Thanks so much!

Hopefully I am not too late but on the first consult they do your weight, BMI, blood pressure then you meet Dr. Pham. He goes over your options and will answer any of your questions. Then he gives you cards to schedule to meet the dietician, psychiatrist, and personal trainer. I scheduled it all as quick as I can within a month. Once that is done then the letter to your insurance goes out also needed is a letter of necessity from your primary. After you get insurance approval you get a surgery date. The office will give you instructions as you go.