VSG in the Albany NY area

Thanks Debbie ! I will see you there next week !

With insurances not all policies are same so if for instance my CDPHP paid for something yours might not as emplyers get different policies. I recommend folks call the ins co to get a copy of THEIR policy that stipulates around bariatric surgery, many do not cover at all, some only a certain type, others only after a certain amount of preop wt loss or for certain qualifying criteria (BMI, diet hx, medical comorbiodities) as others commented go to group!!!!
I can attest to Singhs excllence as so far in being a skilled lap surgeon and great for me bedside manner

Hi,

I just had VSG done with Dr. Dunnican (He was actually trained by Dr. Singh and in same office) on 6/14. I have BCBS of FL. They denied me with a week to go before surgery. Dr. Dunnican told me to continue with my pre surgical testing and I met with him on 6/9. He made one phone call on my behalf and got the ruling changed. I couldn't believe I got to keep my date! I must say I don't really know Dr. Singh. I know he had done more sleeves than Dr. Dunnican, but I have heard his personality is, well, lets just say I don't think we would have gotten along as well. Dr. Dunnican, in my opinion is the way to go. Read my review of him on my home page. All I can say is he is awesome!
Most ins co. will deny this surgery based on they find it "investigational". Not that you wouldn't benefit from having WLS. They said I could have RNY or the Band, but when you go through all that we have been through, you firmly believe you picked the surgery that was right for you. Please let me know how it is going for you and let me know if I can help.

Best of Luck,
Renee

WOW Renee ! Congratulations on your surgery ! Thanks so much for your post ! I have heard only good things about Dr. Dunnucan as well. I will check out your review and thanks again for the information.

Healing thoughts for you !

Christine

Best of luck to you too! Let me know if I can help in any way.

PS. How do you get the tracker to come up after your name?

Renee

Thanks Renee !
I sent you a PM 

i also had vsg done with dr dunnican on the very same day 6/14/2010 alb med omg he is sooooo awesome im doing great 1 month out and down 20 more lbs. have been real tired past few days though. but feel great. was in hospital for 2 days i too got denied at first and dr duunican got it approved i have empire plan. Renee what is your daily diet consist of? Cant beleive we had our surgery the same day. I want to start the support groups on thursday nights.  hope to hear from ya..  Terri

Hi Terri,

I had VSG on Jan 25, 2010... I too was in the hospital for 2 days and returned to work after 2 weeks. As of today I am down 96lbs.

I know that right now it is hard for you to eat much of anything, but continue drinking the protein shakes and take a good multivitamin everyday. Once you start eating solids remember small bites, good chewing and lean protein firsts.

Good luck and hope to hear from you and your success soon

XOXO Stef

 

thanks alot how much can you eat at a time now?

Hi

I eat about 4 or 5 oz of food at a time.

If I go out to eat, I usually order fish and I can have about 4 bites and some veggies and then feel really full. I have a hard time digesting pasta and breads, so I usually get rice.

Just remember, your stomach is very small, so give your self plenty of time to eat and once you feel full stop. In the beginning I used to have a SUDUKO book that I used during meals to slow down. In between each bite I would try to solve a square. I guess a magazine or a book would work too, read a paragraph before taking the next bite. Sometimes I think I still eat too fast... I still drink a protein shake for breakfast and make sure to take a multivitamin.

Let me know if you want more info.... Remember "little bites"!

XOXO

Stef