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Hey All:

I was banded on 6/19 and am down 21 pounds...my first fill was on Wednesday (3cc's) so far I don't feel much difference though...

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Im from Long Island (Huntington Station) and I was banded by Dr Geiss in Syosset North Shore Hos...he's the BESTTTTTTTTTTTTT!

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I live in Deer Park. I want to get the Lap Band. Which doctor should I use? Any recommendations? I have Aetna Insurance. i want to spend as little out of pocket as possible. What costs to you were involved?

Thanks,

Sal

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Hi Sal-

I used Dr. Reiner who operates out of Syosset. I was pleased with him, but do not know much about the other docs. Do some research. Everyone seems to be pleased with Dr. Geiss. I have Oxford insurance and I had a copayment of $500 for the surgery.

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Thanks, I think I will try DR. Geiss.

Sal

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Count me in as another Lawngilander....ha ha

I was banded on May 4th by Dr. Ahmad.

Today I go in for my second fill. I've lost 30 lbs so far but have been sorta "stuck" losing and gaining the same pound for almost two weeks now! ARGH!!

I'll talk to "the girls" in the office - they're always so nice and so helpful.... maybe they'll have some ideas.

But, hey... if any of YOU have some ideas or advice... I'll take it!

I'm curious to know how many of you all go to support groups. They always seem to fall on days that I can't go, so I haven't been since about two weeks after my surgery.

Just curious.

~Chris

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Thanks, I think I will try DR. Geiss.

Sal

I used him and I have nothing but good things to say. I've heard good things about other Dr.'s as well, but Dr. Geiss has done about 3000 of these surgeries which is more than anyone else in the north east. The bariatric department is a huge part of the hospital there so everyone knows what they're doing in regards to this procedure when you go in for your surgery. I would highly reccomend him.

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HI guys!! I was banded on 07/30/2009 by DR.GEISS in LIJ SYOSSET! I have to say that hospital was just AMAZING!!!.. I would love if we set up a group.. =)

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For all that used Dr. Geiss,

How long after the pre-op exams did you all wait to get a surgery date?????

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Well I spoke to Liz from the office and she assured me that all the pre-op stuff was done and in their hands (Phsy. evaluation report, nutritional consult, deit history etc.. all they give you to complete) once they have all those reports they give your chart to the person in charged of scheduling the surgeries and that took about a week and a half (make sure they have the right contact infor for you). When she called she gave me the date (the time you get the day be4 surgery) and sent out a letter with your date to get the presurgical testing (which is about a week b4 proceedure) and with the proceedure date and post-op appt date. Plus she will send you a medical clereance form that your primary doctor will need to fill out a week before surgery once you get your presurgical tests.

Then you will speak to Lisa and she will get your approval from your insurance.

=0) hope this helps. I know the feeling, anxious to get the date so you can plan around it =0)

Overall it is a GREAT GREAT GREAT hospital, EVERYONE will treat you with care and Dr.Geiss is amazing.

!!

I had my proceedure done a week ago, lost 13 lbs. and I feel just great.

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Hey congrats on your weight loss, and thanks for the info. I spoke to Liz this week. They want me to come in to get weighed. They want me to be at 323 Im at 338.

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hii!! from long island too. South Shore nassau to be exact. i was banded in march 2008 by Dr. Daniel Davis up at lawrence hospital in Westchester but now my doc is Dr. Buchin from LIJ. anyone else have him??

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Im still interested in forming a Long Island group so we can all share our experiences and learn from one another. Anyone else interested?

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