MA - Massachusetts

[LSF 264]

I should call to see if I can get in. I hope they put together a post op support group meeting. I really want to go but would prefer to be with people that have had the surgery

[LSF 264]

Springfield MA here. Going through pioneer valley surgical with Dr. Brackman

My lapband surgery in 2008 was with Pioneer Valley Surgical. That's where Fiallo was then I followed him to NE Surgical.

[FinallyFit50s 202]

@tlempke826 sending you fabulous vibes for surgery today!!! Mine was only a couple of weeks ago so I'm still in the ever-so excited stage.

[Bellaloly 2]

Springfield MA having band to rny with Dr brackman on 4/17. Has anyone had wls with him?

[S Haggerty 0]

I am from the Northshore and will be having my surgery at Salem Hospital. I don't have a final date yet, I just finished up with all my pre-surgery requirements, (psych exam, cardiac work up, blood work, etc). My surgeon is Dr. Riviera and I love him. He is incredibly patient with me and his office staff are so nice when I call with questions, some of them tremendously lame but they are still gracious. My last appointment with Dr. Riviera he mentioned June for a surgery date. I hate the waiting, I just want it done and over with.

[Sara51692 162]

This doesn't seem that active anymore, but hi Mass sleevers! I'm getting sleeved Tuesday. Excited and scared! I'm at Norwood Hospital with Dr. Glasgow.

[tardis76 50]

Good luck with your surgery! i got sleeved in oct. first few days aren't fun but it's nothing major. you will enjoy the energy your about to get!

[BackSpin81 350]

Hey!! I was sleeved 3/30/15 in Denver and just moved back to Boston about 2 weeks ago. I need a support group and a follow up practitioner. Any suggestions?

[tardis76 50]

the hospital i used is having their monthly one tonight i know.

https://www.emersonhospital.org/MedServicesAndCenters/Centers/Weight/Support.aspx

as for a doc probably depends where your living in the area.

[marybzw777 2]

Tanika, I go through MA General Weight Center, my surgeon is Dr. Miereles. He is awesome! They have support groups. Where in Boston are you?

[BackSpin81 350]

the hospital i used is having their monthly one tonight i know.

https://www.emersonhospital.org/MedServicesAndCenters/Centers/Weight/Support.aspx

as for a doc probably depends where your living in the area.

Thank you!!!! I live in Hyde Park and work in Woburn. I'll click on the link to see what time the support group is. Hopefully I can make it

Tanika, I go through MA General Weight Center, my surgeon is Dr. Miereles. He is awesome! They have support groups. Where in Boston are you?

[tardis76 50]

i live in woburn and work in waltham. i've missed the last 2 due to the horrific traffic around 128/rt 2 but i'll try again tonight! topic looks interesting, artificial sweeteners.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

the hospital i used is having their monthly one tonight i know.

https://www.emersonhospital.org/MedServicesAndCenters/Centers/Weight/Support.aspx

as for a doc probably depends where your living in the area.

Thank you!!!! I live in Hyde Park and work in Woburn. I'll click on the link to see what time the support group is. Hopefully I can make it

>Tanika, I go through MA General Weight Center, my surgeon is Dr. Miereles. He is awesome! They have support groups. Where in Boston are you?

I live in Randolph and I went to the Boston BI but my surgeon sees me at BI/Milton. The Milton has their monthly meeting this Thursday at 6pm.

[BackSpin81 350]

I didn't get out of work in time to attend. I really wish there was one on Saturday or Sunday. That would be perfect. If I were more knowledgeable about WLS, beyond my own experience, I'd start a group of my own. Just a sit down where we could discuss the ups, downs, tips, exercise, recipes, scale and non scale topics. Maybe...

Edited June 10, 2015 by Tanika81

[crynick 1]

Hi all. Amazon and MaureenS I have Dr Brahms too! I see him @ Danvers I have only seen him 1x but he seems nice and @ the classes in Burlington people liked him. 1 ? How much did he say you have to lose? He told me 50# I weigh 310. Is that a lot?

I hope both of you are doing well