Long Island

[givempills 0]

hey there,

I'm from Sayville, but I work in Seaford.....I'd love to get together with people from the forum.....

[Chellz423 0]

I couldn't find a psy either, that had Lap Band experience and I wasn't going to spend $250 on theirs. I ended up using a Dr. Ejaz, I had to pay $150, she's doesn't take insurance

[maria3371 0]

Hi everyone,My name is Maria.I am from New York.I was banded on 09/09/09 by Dr.Geiss in Long Island North Shore LIJ, in Syosset.I wish everyone the best of luck in there new journey :mad:

[♥Amy♥ 5]

Hi everyone! I'm Amy and I'm hoping to get banded by Dr. Paayal Mehta in Riverhead before this coming winter ends. I have Aetna and she doesn't take Aetna unless the policy covers out of network and mine doesn't. Sooo...I'm switching to HIP in December and heading straight to her office to get everything started! :thumbup: I was originally supposed to be banded by Dr. Holover but I wasn't happy with the level of service I was getting from his office. It was pretty much zero. I felt like I was bothering the girls in the office everytime I called, which was only 3 times.

A friend of mine was banded by Dr. Mehta and he said he couldn't be happier with how much she and everyone else in her office did for him. They take care of EVERYTHING except the cardiology in their office. And the only thing you have to pay for all the visits is a copay. Including the dietician and Psychiatrist. With Dr. Holover I had to pay around 400 for the Psych and something like 2 or 300 for the nutritionist.

Anyway, I can't wait to get going with all of this. The hardest part for me will be waiting to start. I did most of my presurgery testing for Dr. Holover and everything came back fine then so I know I will be good to go this time around. :sad:

[NYG60 0]

Hi everyone! I'm Amy and I'm hoping to get banded by Dr. Paayal Mehta in Riverhead before this coming winter ends. I have Aetna and she doesn't take Aetna unless the policy covers out of network and mine doesn't. Sooo...I'm switching to HIP in December and heading straight to her office to get everything started! :thumbup: I was originally supposed to be banded by Dr. Holover but I wasn't happy with the level of service I was getting from his office. It was pretty much zero. I felt like I was bothering the girls in the office everytime I called' date=' which was only 3 times.

A friend of mine was banded by Dr. Mehta and he said he couldn't be happier with how much she and everyone else in her office did for him. They take care of EVERYTHING except the cardiology in their office. And the only thing you have to pay for all the visits is a copay. Including the dietician and Psychiatrist. With Dr. Holover I had to pay around 400 for the Psych and something like 2 or 300 for the nutritionist.

Anyway, I can't wait to get going with all of this. The hardest part for me will be waiting to start. I did most of my presurgery testing for Dr. Holover and everything came back fine then so I know I will be good to go this time around. :tt2:[/quote']

I started seeing Dr. Mehta in October, still going through the 6 month dieting for Aetna, I have out of network coverage. I have been to the Psychologist, did the chest xray, breathing test, and have started losing SOME weight from excersise. I have nothing but great things to say about her whole staff, very helpful and freindly. Is anyone going to her support groups in Riverhead??

[♥Amy♥ 5]

I started seeing Dr. Mehta in October, still going through the 6 month dieting for Aetna, I have out of network coverage. I have been to the Psychologist, did the chest xray, breathing test, and have started losing SOME weight from excersise. I have nothing but great things to say about her whole staff, very helpful and freindly. Is anyone going to her support groups in Riverhead??

I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks for replying :tt2:

I will be attending the support groups once I get the ball rolling. My consult with her is tomorrow so after that I'll be there! :thumbup:

[NYG60 0]

I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks for replying

I will be attending the support groups once I get the ball rolling. My consult with her is tomorrow so after that I'll be there! :smile2:

Great, good luck. I am planning to attend the support group she offers, hope to meet you. Let me know how it went with the consult.:thumbup:

[billiejolupo 1]

hi im from lindinhurst long island and moved upstate ny to walton i dont have a date set for the band.

[floydnurse 0]

Hi everyone! I'm Amy and I'm hoping to get banded by Dr. Paayal Mehta in Riverhead before this coming winter ends. I have Aetna and she doesn't take Aetna unless the policy covers out of network and mine doesn't. Sooo...I'm switching to HIP in December and heading straight to her office to get everything started! :tt1: I was originally supposed to be banded by Dr. Holover but I wasn't happy with the level of service I was getting from his office. It was pretty much zero. I felt like I was bothering the girls in the office everytime I called' date=' which was only 3 times.

A friend of mine was banded by Dr. Mehta and he said he couldn't be happier with how much she and everyone else in her office did for him. They take care of EVERYTHING except the cardiology in their office. And the only thing you have to pay for all the visits is a copay. Including the dietician and Psychiatrist. With Dr. Holover I had to pay around 400 for the Psych and something like 2 or 300 for the nutritionist.

Anyway, I can't wait to get going with all of this. The hardest part for me will be waiting to start. I did most of my presurgery testing for Dr. Holover and everything came back fine then so I know I will be good to go this time around. :eek:[/quote']

Hi Amy, I am from Holtsville too. I was banded by Dr. Mehta on 10/21 and I was pleased with every aspect of the care I received from her staff. I attended one of the support group sessions but have not gotten the schedule for 2010 yet.

I would like to join a Long Island support group with the members of this forum. - Jacki

[♥Amy♥ 5]

Great, good luck. I am planning to attend the support group she offers, hope to meet you. Let me know how it went with the consult.:Yawn:

Hey! The consult went well. For me it was just a formality since I've been through this part of it with another surgeon. I've also researched this to death! lol The only bad part was that Laurie informed me that HIP came out with new guidelines and now I may have to do a 6 month physician supervised diet. I was hoping to get everything done within the next few months. To be on the safe side we're starting the supervised diet now and when I get all my workups done they're going to submit everything for approval. If HIP comes back and says I need the 6 month diet then I will have completed at least 2 months by then so it won't be so bad. Ahhh...just my luck!

Hi Amy, I am from Holtsville too. I was banded by Dr. Mehta on 10/21 and I was pleased with every aspect of the care I received from her staff. I attended one of the support group sessions but have not gotten the schedule for 2010 yet.

I would like to join a Long Island support group with the members of this forum. - Jacki

Hey! :sad:

I actually don't live in Holtsville anymore. Gotta change my profile My husband and I moved to Yaphank in August.

The support group sessions are every second Thursday of the month. I can't remember what time, though. I'll look at my schedule when I get home and let you know

[lisadoll 0]

hi! i live in long beach, and was banded 12/14. i would love to get together with you guys for any kind of support. have you set something up yet?

lisa

[billiejolupo 1]

i use to live in baldwin at one time right on grand ave. many years ago. i now live upstate ny but have many friends and family there. i dont have a date set up yet.

[sillygrilly 0]

Does anyone here go to the support groups in North Shore Hospital and are they helpful?

[givempills 0]

i havent...but i most def should be......such a mindgame right now.....ill elaborate later

[Nycfw 1]

hi everyone I am just starting my journey and I have bcbs ppo ny state I will just like to know if the approval rate is good and how long did it take for you to get approve.. I live in central islip and I am gettiing banded with collins brathwaite very very nice doctor and almost all his staff had the surgery and are very very very nice one receptionist was on the phone with me for 20mins and it didn't even seem like I was bothering her she was very helpful.. he has a couple of receptionist and she went out her way to meet me I'm glad with my choice