Anyone from Massachusetts?

[KalelsWifey 318]

I'm from MA also! Having my bypass on 4/22 at Milford Regional!

[meggieo79 3]

Dr.Kelly is a good surgeon cause I know about him . I work at UMass as well. I had Dr. Perugini and I had no problems whatsoever. I think you will be in good hands!

Great!! So either surgeon is good? I'm a nurse and worked at the memorial campus a few years ago and only know Dr. Kelly which is why i was going to request him but if any of the surgeons in the office have a good reputation then maybe I will just go w/who they schedule me with :-) thanks for your help!!!

[macman 603]

My surgery was done at UMass by Dr Czerniach on 12/23/13. I think he is great!

[KalelsWifey 318]

@@macman, I am having my surgery at Milford Hospital! I was initially scheduled with Dr. Czerniach but will have my surgery with Dr. Cohen! Nothing at all negative against Czerniach I had just met Dr. Cohen and felt incredibly comfortable with him. How are you doing? How are you feeling?

[macman 603]

I am doing great! I am 16 months post surgery and have lost a total of 142 pounds. I have been pretty stable now for about six months. I feel good. I am very active, BP is the best it has ever been. It was a terrific decision for me

[tardis76 50]

i'm from ma. had mine done at emerson in concord in october. lost 100 pounds+ so far. so far been the best thing i ever did. no complications and i feel great!

[Kristinm1185 2]

Hi! I'm from Boston. Live in Dorchester. Was sleeved 4/21 at Beth Isreal Deaconness-Milton by Dr. Benjamin Schneider. So far so good.

[Tonia43 2]

Hello @@Kristinm1185,

I too am from Dorchester and have an appointment with Dr. Daniel Jones on May 13th who is Benjamin Schneider's colleague. Iv'e scheduled surgery 2 times prior but always chicken out! Can you tell me how long you were in the hospital? How are you feeling so far?

[Kristinm1185 2]

Hi Tonia! Good Luck at your appt. I was in the hospital for 2 night. Surgery was on Tues 4/21, I was home on Thurs 4/23.

I feel great for the most part. I was driving by Saturday and was out all day then from 9-4. My incisions are still a little sore but that's about it. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best of Luck to you.

[tardis76 50]

Please dont chicken out! First few days arent exactly fun but well worth it! Good luck!

[meggieo79 3]

Umass memorial folks....I was curious as to how long it took from last class (and cleared by psych and NUT at first apt) to get the consult? I had my last group meeting 3 weeks ago and they still have not called for the consult. I have called and they said they are behind. I'm just frustrated because the process has been smooth sailing and now it's at a stall :-/ so was just curious how long it took from final apt to consultation? Thanks in advance!!

Meghan

[bellabill 253]

I had my first appt in June 2014 and had my surgery Dec. 2014. 6 months of the while process. Not sure if it was the insurance requirement or the hospital. The last appt. is when you see your surgeon and then a couple weeks to get your date. I am an employee of Umass and I will tell you it's one very busy hospital. Your day will come!

[meggieo79 3]

Hi! Are you a nurse there? I am an RN and worked at the memorial campus. So is it normal to wait a while just for the consult? I guess I'm just waiting for Dr gitkind (sp) to sign off. I think I'm just impatient because the psych and NUT all thought I'd have this done by end of May.

[macman 603]

My consult was approximately two weeks after the last class. Surgery was about one month laster as I had to wait for insurance approval and pre surgical testing

[jolivera 0]

Hello Tonia,

My name is Julia. I live in Newton, MA. I finally got my appointment with Dr. Jones for the 27th. Please tell me what happened on that initial appointment??? Do you have your surgery date? I am also nervous about it but at the same time I am excited!!! Good luck and let's keep in touch!

Hello @@Kristinm1185,

I too am from Dorchester and have an appointment with Dr. Daniel Jones on May 13th who is Benjamin Schneider's colleague. Iv'e scheduled surgery 2 times prior but always chicken out! Can you tell me how long you were in the hospital? How are you feeling so far?