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on 6/15/10 1:04 am - Albany, NY
on 6/15/10 1:04 am - Albany, NY
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on 6/15/10 12:58 am - Albany, NY
on 6/15/10 12:58 am - Albany, NY
Topic: RE: VSG in the Albany NY area
Thanks Jen,
Did you consider Dr. Singh and then decide against him for some reason ? I know my insurance would not allow me to travel out of network so Dr. Pomp would not work for me. Thanks so much for your reply !
Christine
Did you consider Dr. Singh and then decide against him for some reason ? I know my insurance would not allow me to travel out of network so Dr. Pomp would not work for me. Thanks so much for your reply !
Christine
Topic: Dr. Miguel Silva, lapband and Medicaid approval process
So i want to have the lapband, my pcp gave me the greenlight. I just have alot of questions on the process to get aproved and get a date for the lapband. I am having a consultation with Miguel Silva the surgeon on July 8th.. I just got medicaid and affinity. Do i have to do the 6month diet before the surgery?? Do i have to do the pysch test and all?? Whats the approval process?? Im trying to stay optimistic but i really am anxious for July to come already. Any advice, comments are appreciated!! thank you!!
Topic: RE: VSG in the Albany NY area
We are starting to see more people with VSG come to the support group at Albany Med. And we have a fairly regular member that works for a health insurance company and actually reviews WLS cases for approval. You may want to pop in some time. Every Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 at the Albany Med South Campus, 25 Hackett Blvd. Everyone is welcome to attend -- any hospital, any WLS, pre and post-ops. Bring your support persons too. You also do not need to be a WLS patient at all. We have one gentleman that comes weekly & he is on a weight loss journey that does not include surgery.
Message me if you would like to come. I usually go every week, this one being an exception. Message me if you want to come. I could meet you in the parking lot.
Message me if you would like to come. I usually go every week, this one being an exception. Message me if you want to come. I could meet you in the parking lot.
Topic: RE: Dr. Holover anyone?
Hello!
I had Dr Garber for the gastric bypass in March 2009 and Dr Holover for the endoscopy for my ulcer in 11.09 and then last week he did my emergency hernia operation with Dr Garber at Mercy Med. Ctr. I love them both. They respond immediately to any concerns both pre-op and post op. Contact me for more info if you'd like it. I would def recommend them.
Liz Smith
I had Dr Garber for the gastric bypass in March 2009 and Dr Holover for the endoscopy for my ulcer in 11.09 and then last week he did my emergency hernia operation with Dr Garber at Mercy Med. Ctr. I love them both. They respond immediately to any concerns both pre-op and post op. Contact me for more info if you'd like it. I would def recommend them.
Liz Smith
Topic: RE: VSG in the Albany NY area
I also have had VSG. I had mine done at the Cleveland Clinic. I had Blue-Cross/Blue Shield....
I'm a support group leader as well....and questions, feel free to ask!
I'm a support group leader as well....and questions, feel free to ask!
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Topic: RE: VSG in the Albany NY area
Hi Christine! I am from just south of Albany. Dr. Singh at Albany Med does do VSG. However I went down to NYC to have it done with Dr. Pomp. Couldn't be happier with my choice! No experience with CDPHP. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me! 
Jen
Jen 
Topic: RE: VSG in the Albany NY area
Chrissy you maY WISH TO CHAEK OUT
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vbg/
And post this there too
mark
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vbg/
And post this there too
mark
Topic: RE: Dr. Holover anyone?
Thanks
~ God Bless ~
~Angel ~ 
255 highest/222 day of surg/126 at Goal!!
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on 6/12/10 12:17 am, edited 6/12/10 4:17 am - Albany, NY
on 6/12/10 12:17 am, edited 6/12/10 4:17 am - Albany, NY
Topic: VSG in the Albany NY area
Hi,
I am relatively new to this process and I was wondering if there is anyone in the Capital District that has had the VSG procedure done? I have heard that they are now doing it at Albany Med ? Does anyone have any information they would be willing to share ? Also if anyone has experience with CDPHP insurance that they would be willing to share that would be wonderful as well. Thanks in advance for your help !
Christine
I am relatively new to this process and I was wondering if there is anyone in the Capital District that has had the VSG procedure done? I have heard that they are now doing it at Albany Med ? Does anyone have any information they would be willing to share ? Also if anyone has experience with CDPHP insurance that they would be willing to share that would be wonderful as well. Thanks in advance for your help !
Christine
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