long island, ny

[marybeth66 0]

I am on long island in new york. Has anyone here heard of or used dr allam in southampton, ny?????? I am looking for a doctor and Have heard things good and bad about dr allam. this is the closest dr to my home and I am very nervous about this decision. any help would be great

thank you

MaryBeth:confused_smile:

[ajoneen 0]

Hi I'm on LI too, Nassau, north shore.

When you are looking for a Dr you should have a list of questions you want answered. Like, but not limited to the following:

• How many bands have you done? How long doing them?
  
• Do you take my insurance?
  
• What is your follow up care? How often will I be seen the first year?
  
• What is your fill protocol? (How often? Aggressive or conservative? Who does the fills? Under fluoroscope? Charge for fill/ how much?)
  
• Do you have a nutritionist and/or psychologist on staff/works with?
  
• Support group? Cost? When/where?
  
• How are emergencies handled? Unfills? Getting stuck?
  
• Is there a pre op diet?
  

You will be working with this Dr and support staff for a long while. You need to feel comfortable with him/her. You need to know that you will be supported in this and given not only the tool of the band but guidelines on its use and a proven track record.

Having to drive a bit to get to a Dr your are comfortable with and who's program is a good match with your understanding of the band is very important.

Good luck on your journey.

[mzanika03 0]

I didn't go to dr. allam because i heard bad things, but my sister went to Dr. Mehta in Riverhead/patchogue (she has two offices). She was very happy. I went to Dr. Kazsmarski and Dr. Gabriel in smithtown and I am also very happy with them. If you having any questions about those doctors, just ask anytime.