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I just found out about this site and joined. I live in Yorktown Hgts, Ny and am in the process of trying to get autho from my insurance to have Dr Fielding from NYU do my Lap Band. I have an appt to see the psy in a couple of weeks. I would like to hear from some fellow Westchester residents and hear about your experiences. Thanks!:tongue:

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I live in Westchester too and am in my 6 month medically supervised weight loss period. I am also looking into having Dr. Fielding do my surgery. I cant really answer any of your questions, but I figure its always good to know someone else in your area and situation. Good luck with everything!:tongue:

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Hi Lauren,

Thanks for your reply. Seems like we are both going through the same thing. It is good to meet you. Where in Westchester do you live?

If this is not something you want to answer, I understand. Take care and good luck!

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I live in Tarrytown and work in the city. Really liked Dr. Fielding after the meeting at NYU and am looking forward to having the surgery, hopefully toward the end of the summer.

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Did you have the chance to meet with Dr Fielding personally or just at the seminar? I was told that I would only be able to meet him after my psy, nutrition, meeting with nurse and my insurance cleared it.

Have a good day!

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Hi Lauren!

How are you doing! You were the only one who responded to my new thread and I want to say HI! I have been moving forward and am now on the liquid diet for two weeks. UGH!!!!!!!!! My date is July7 with Dr Fielding. I have just stated to work with this website again and have been in the "mentor, I'm here" forum. It is helpful and maybe we can correspond there or here. Write back:cool2:! Barb

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Congrats on your surgery date! I am finishing up my 6 months next month and hopefully everything will go smoothly from there. I have my nutritionist appt. in a few weeks and am getting nervous about the insurance part of it. Did you get to meet Dr. Fielding yet? He seems really nice! Good luck with the liquid diet....not looking forward to that! Keep me updated on everything!

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