Massachusetts, Usa

[Rafa3 14]

Hello, everyone, did any of you have BCBS of Ma? The paperwork was submitted to them last Friday and I was just wondering how long they might take. Doctors office said they can take up to 3 weeks. I hope it's a lot sooner

[SleevedMominNH 23]

I am from NH! Born and raised in Methuen Ma nice to meet you all

[Meintraining 104]

Hello I am from the South Shore. I don't see anyone else from my area. :-( I'm having conversion from the lapband to gastric on 1-28-14 with Dr. Hess at Boston Medical. I definitely would love to see some physical support groups but there doesn't seem to be any in my area. I know there are quite a few peeps that have had the surgery so I'm surprised there's not more support by way of groups locally. Nice to have found this sight. I look forward to meeting everyone.

[kerrilunney 13]

I'm from Marshfield Ma!! I just finished classes and have my nurse w a family member appt and last surgeon meeting before I get my surgery date!

[Meintraining 104]

I'm from Marshfield Ma!! I just finished classes and have my nurse w a family member appt and last surgeon meeting before I get my surgery date!

Hello Kerri. When do you think you'll be having your surgery. Congrats and good luck. Glad to see someone local.

[kerrilunney 13]

I think mid-March for surgery I'm hoping to get my appointment with the surgeon soon. I'm calling to see if BCBS approved the surgery today!

[Meintraining 104]

Fantastic! I have BCBS as well and they covered it! What hospital? I went through Boston Medical because I chose Dr. Hess as he is highly regarded and recommended. I think Brigham and Women's has a great program too. They all vary a little but ultimately they are all good.

[kerrilunney 13]

I'm with Dr. Kruger out of Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was highly recommended and just celebrated his 4200th surgery so I knew it was a great fit! I'm getting a little nervous as time gets closer but I know everything will work out. I'm doing the RNY , what surgery did you choose? How long post op are you?

[Meintraining 104]

Wow, he's done a lot of surgeries! Sounds like your in good hands. I am 3 weeks post op today. I originally had a band but never really lost much weight so I decided to do the bypass.

[kerrilunney 13]

I missed a call at 4:30 from Dr. Kruger's office saying I was approved and to call back for a surgery date!!! I got the message at 5 so I have to call in the morning but OMG this is exciting!!!

[Meintraining 104]

Sorry you missed the call but congrats! That's fantastic. Can't wait to hear your date.

[kerrilunney 13]

Got my date!!! March 10th!!!

[Meintraining 104]

That's awesome!!!!!!! Congrats :-)

[caseyann24 22]

Nice to see a MA thread. I'm having gastric bypass on March 12th with Dr. Schneider at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. So excited! Started the process in November can't believe it's almost here!

[Meintraining 104]

Caseyann, congrats to you!!!!!!!! Beth Israel is a fantastic hospital. Saved my hubbies life. Thanks for hoping in the thread it's always nice to meet more locals