Dr. Fielding or Dr. Geiss? Help!

JennaVictoria
on 3/14/09 3:10 am
Hi everyone, I am just beginning my journey.  I went to the NYU info session this past week, and was all set to go ahead.  But as I live on Long Island my primary care suggested I check out Dr. Geiss's program.  She's heard good things about his group.   Does any body have any feedback for Dr. Fielding or Dr. Geiss?  Many thanks in advance!
Rachelena
on 3/14/09 4:56 am - Hicksville, NY
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I used Dr Geiss and I absolutey love his office! I had my surgery over a year ago and They have been very supportive of my journey. If you would like more info on Dr. Geiss feel free to PM me and I ill send you my phone number. If you would like to call me, I would b more than happy to share my experiece wih you. Best of luck with making your deisson. This is a personal journey and no one can tell u whih Dr. to use.  would suggest you go to Dr. Geiss'informational meeting and figure out where you feel most comfortble.

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Lisa L.
on 3/16/09 3:39 am - Nesconset, NY
Which procedure are you looking into? Dr. Geiss only performs the Lap Band. I know people who have used both Dr. Geiss and Dr. Fielding and were happy with them. If you live on Long Island, I would recommend sticking with a doctor that is local, you never know how often you will have to follow up and going into Manhattan can be a long trip, especially if you are not feeling well.

Good luck as you start your journey. Keep us informed of your progress.
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JennaVictoria
on 3/16/09 5:10 am
Thanks to both of you for your replies.  I made an appt. with Dr. Geiss for April 10th (his first available).  I am going to keep my psych eval appt. on March 21st with Dr. Fielding's psych since I have to get it done anyway, that is one thing I can cross off my list.  Dr. G's office said they would accept the psych review if I chose them.

It is starting to make sense to consider Dr. G as he is local to me (in fact he is very close to my daytime work place, which makes sneaking out for appts. very convenient).  I learned, too, that he is just under 3000 procedures and is also a "center of excellence" so that is good news.

Jenna
scott_thomson
on 3/16/09 8:03 pm
You have to go with who you feel comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Fielding 100%. He is a great surgeon and has done more lap bands then anyone. The current technique used to place the band is his. He is also so down to earth and easy to talk to. Best of luck. Cathy
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