Tufts New England Medical Center

diva · February 19, 2006

Hi,

I know I've already started a thread on "Boston doctors" but I've made the decision to go with Tufts in Boston. I figured people might notice this if it had a more specific title. So... has anyone out there been banded at Tufts??? I would really appreciate any and all information.

Love,

Diva on her way

madcow · February 21, 2006

I had the surgery on 1/25/06 at Tufts. Everything went very smoothly. Please email me with any questions.

claytargets · March 15, 2006

I am having my surgery at TUFTS on 3/20 I drive in from RI and it's wotrth the trip, they seem to have the most comprehensive program in the area. Check out there web site at http://www.obesityconsult.org/index.htm

Also check out the 2 shows that Scientific American Frontiers did on their program, I also highly reccomend going to a pre-op lap band meeting where you can talk with people who have had the procedure. Good Luck

Sue40 · February 18, 2008

I have my first consult at Tufts on Wednesday. They told me over the phone thatthey require you lose 10% of your body weight (not excess weight) pre-surgery. That seems like a lot, and I haven't seen any others on here that were required to do this. Was this your experience with Tufts? If not, how much were you required to lose? Also, any other info you have on the program would be appreciated.