Any Massachusetts Sleevers?

[twinmommiesrock 72]

I'm in Fall River waiting on my approval while I do my workshops.

[JenSul 21]

I didn't know they did it at St. Vincent's. Wonder how long the it takes compared to UMass

[heidilee92 0]

I went through reliant medical group. ST. Vincent's is also called Worcester medical center. I went to the very first meeting July 2013. And my surgery is scheduled July 24 th 2014, But I didn't really start the program until September and I had some Vitamin deficiencies I had to take care of first.

[MissJexie 0]

I'm in Worcester. Was just sleeved on July 1st at St. Vincents/ Worcester Medical Center.

[JenSul 21]

How was your experience with that hospital? Why did you chose that one? Thanks

[JenSul 21]

I'm in Worcester. Was just sleeved on July 1st at St. Vincents/ Worcester Medical Center.

How are you doing? Feeling? How long did it take you from first appt to surgery? I BCBS of MA and they don't have any pre-op requirements. I know UMass/Memorial has months worth

[KimberlyBranco7 64]

I am in boston. Surgery 3-17-2014. Down 60 pounds.

[MelissaEatsWeighTooMuch 1]

My sleeve surgery is Monday in Salem, MA.

[Vixynne 695]

I'm from Oxford, MA but living in New Bedford for over 25 years. Sleeved 7/1/13 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. My surgeon was Dr. Kruger. One year out, and only 1 lb from my goal weight. Very happy with my sleeve!

[JenSul 21]

Vix- I'm from Dudley

I'm from Oxford, MA but living in New Bedford for over 25 years. Sleeved 7/1/13 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. My surgeon was Dr. Kruger. One year out, and only 1 lb from my goal weight. Very happy with my sleeve!

Edited July 5, 2014 by JenSul

[starr1202 38]

I'm from Oxford, MA but living in New Bedford for over 25 years. Sleeved 7/1/13 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. My surgeon was Dr. Kruger. One year out, and only 1 lb from my goal weight. Very happy with my sleeve!

I'm also in New Bedford and sleeved by Dr. Kruger 10/30/12

[Vixynne 695]

Hi, Jen! My dad's family is all from Dudley--my sister just moved from Dudley to Texas last week, and she's a Jen too.

[MissJexie 0]

I'm in Worcester. Was just sleeved on July 1st at St. Vincents/ Worcester Medical Center.

How are you doing? Feeling? How long did it take you from first appt to surgery? I BCBS of MA and they don't have any pre-op requirements. I know UMass/Memorial has months worth

I'm doing alright! It's a tough stage for me since I really dislike Soups, broths of any kind and Protein shakes/shakes in general. I'm basically living off of food that I absolutely can't stand. Other than that I'm doing OK. Honestly the gas pain is the worst for me, but walking around as much as you can really allieviates it. Every day I wake up and feel like I'm inching toward feeling better.

First appointment to surgery was about a year. It wasn't my hospitals requirements, but my health insurance. I needed to complete a program with Nutrition as well as with behavioral medicine involving group meetings and single meetings. At first it was annoying to have to jump through so many hoops, but now I am so grateful to that program. Without it there is no way I would have been prepared for what it's like after surgery. I'm still struggling, even with all the knowledge I have from sleevers in my group.

As for the hospital, I didn't really choose it, it was chosen for me, but it would have been my preferred hospital regardless. I had a great experience witha speedy overnight recovery and was able to go home the next day.

[JenSul 21]

You will have to send me some names see if I know them. My brother is a full time paramedic for Dudley as well. Everyone knows him.

Hi, Jen! My dad's family is all from Dudley--my sister just moved from Dudley to Texas last week, and she's a Jen too.

[JenSul 21]

Wow, thanks so much for all the info. Im So glad you are doing so well. I am dreading the liquid diet as well. I can't stand Water and Protein shakes... Blahhhh!

I know I keep wanting to rush this but I know I have to get my brain in a better place. I am such an emotional eater. Keep in touch!

I'm doing alright! It's a tough stage for me since I really dislike Soups, broths of any kind and Protein shakes/shakes in general. I'm basically living off of food that I absolutely can't stand. Other than that I'm doing OK. Honestly the gas pain is the worst for me, but walking around as much as you can really allieviates it. Every day I wake up and feel like I'm inching toward feeling better. First appointment to surgery was about a year. It wasn't my hospitals requirements, but my health insurance. I needed to complete a program with Nutrition as well as with behavioral medicine involving group meetings and single meetings. At first it was annoying to have to jump through so many hoops, but now I am so grateful to that program. Without it there is no way I would have been prepared for what it's like after surgery. I'm still struggling, even with all the knowledge I have from sleevers in my group. As for the hospital, I didn't really choose it, it was chosen for me, but it would have been my preferred hospital regardless. I had a great experience witha speedy overnight recovery and was able to go home the next day.