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Hi Everyone... I am new to these message boards... just a quickie about me...

I live on Eastern Long Island.. I am married and have 3 great kids...

I was banded by Dr. Rubenstein on April 6, 2005... had my first fill last week... still have no restriction... have another appt. for May 31st for my 2nd fill... I am praying for restriction!! I am looking forward to meeting you all!!

TTFN

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hi... i am also a dr rubenstein patient... i was banded on april 21... i am going for my first fill on tuesday, please let me know how it was.. pm me if you want.

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i just realized that we have fill appointments on the same day... what time are you going??

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Hi Sheri...

Cool... it looks like we both have an appointment on Tues... Mine is at 2:45.. Let me know what time yours is.. it would be funny if we were there at the same time.....

TTFN

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Hi Kathy,

I'm a Long Islander - Define eastern???? I'm in Holtsville and a speciaal needs mom too!

there's a few of us islanders on the board.

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hi debby, i am in manorville but work in bayport...kathy is in riverhead...we both used dr rubenstein, where is your doctor located??

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Hi Debby...

I see Sheri answered your question... Hi Sheri!!!... Yes.. I am a special needs mom... I have a 10 year old with Spastic Quad CP... and you?

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Has anyone paid cash for the surgery? I see a couple of you guys have been to Dr. Rubenstein in Riverhead and my mother-in-law was going to see him? Were you happy with everything? Thanks.

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Hi Hopetobebanded...

Don't know about self pay.... I was covered...

As for being happy with everything... so far so good.. I really like Dr. Rubenstein and his team is wonderful... I couldn't be happier with them all!

TTFN

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Has anyone paid cash for the surgery? I see a couple of you guys have been to Dr. Rubenstein in Riverhead and my mother-in-law was going to see him? Were you happy with everything? Thanks.

hi, i self paid with dr rubenstein....i got an incredible deal... the makers of the band where having a promotion with the hospital and dr rubenstrin and i just happened to be at the right place at the right time with no insurance... so i paid $7000 which is cheaper than Mexico....that included everything...and now dr rubenstein is paying a lawyer to fight my insurance company for me....he is really great and so is everyone at his office!

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