Anyone from NY

[x-ray chic 0]

Has anyone had their band done at Albany Med in NY. It seems everyone went to Mexico. I am being banded 3/14/07. Only one other person in my support group has had it done, the rest are bypassers. Would like to know how it went for anyone else??? Getting a bit nervous as it gets closer.

[TracyinKS 7]

Not going to mexico..... just Kansas! LOL

[QWINNER 0]

I am born and breed in NY. Got my band 2 years ago, PortJefferson, Long Island. I never even considered mexico. Don't know why, just didn't. Haven't had any problems other than the ones I created myself. See my post under complications. If you take care of the band, it will work for you. I have confidence in our medical care and NY rules. Good luck.

[Elisabethsew 50]

I'm also on Long Island and have not had any complications. There are quite a few New Yorkers on the board. Albany Medical is an excellent center so you're in great hands.

[Slimmer S 0]

Just banded on Valentine's Day, in NY (not as far upstate as you are). It went fine...although I am starting to feel hungry...the Crystal Light isn't cutting it today.

[Jennifur 0]

Hi, nice to see someone else from the area. I have my appointment with Dr. Singh on Thursday 2/22 to hopefully get a surgery date! They have a great band support group there too, I just found out about it and attended my first one. They were all wonderful there

[hairydo 0]

Hey Xray chic, I am in NY also, but over near Buffalo. There are a couple surgeons here that do the procedure but as I work (indirectly) with one of them (as an xray tech!!!) I am not sure how I feel about having him do my procedure. What are your thoughts on that?

Hairydo

[x-ray chic 0]

Hi Hairydo, I think if it was an indirect relationship I would go for it. They don't usually prep you for surgery the OR techs do. I think it depends on your opinion of them as a professional. I am an x-ray tech too glad to meet a fellow technician.

[lilnena 0]

Just popping in here too

As you know I'm being banded by Dr. Singh on 3/21

How long are you going to be in the area after surgery?