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[marypetunia 0]

Hi Sue,

Thanks! I will definitely keep you posted. I have BCBS and I was just approved for the surgery this week. YAY! I have planned on 3 weeks out of work, but I'm prepared for maybe longer. It will depend on the amount of work she does, whether or not I'll have the msucles tightened is the big question for me right now. I'll be able to talk with her on Feb. 12. You are doing fantastic!! Congratulations on the wonderful weight loss! Youre working hard and it shows! I don't know if I'll ever get to 150 lbs, and that's okay, my biggest goal was to get under 200! (I haven't been here in "ONE-derland" since high school! LOL)I love my band!

Blessings, Mary

[uxbus5 0]

Hello,

My name is Bekkie I live in Uxbridge Ma. I was banded on Oct. 17,2007 by Dr Paul Arcand at Worcester Medical Center. I have had 5 fills and finally have restriction. So far I have lost 70 lbs ( 20 before and 50 after surgery). Does anyone else go through the program at Fallon clinic ?

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

Hi, I am going through the pre-op stuff at Lahey. How did you like it? Who was your Doctor? Was the shrink thing a bit odd or OK LOL>

Overall what was your experience like? Thanks

I live in Wilmington

Pati

[bestarcher 0]

hi patti im scott from n reading i enjoyed every thing about layhey . my dr was dr nepomnayshy my np is pam obrain who i love to work with . shrink is fine just want to know your head is in the right place it was painless if you want to meet i will be at the support group on tuesday night it stats at 6 - 730 6 central waiting area, last tuesday of the month. this is a great place to meet pre and post op people and you must attend a few befors your sergury anyway be happy to talk to you !scott bestarcher

[sobrien32 0]

Saugus here. I will be banded 3/10 at BIDMC. Good Luck everyone.

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

Scott, good talking to you at Lahey on Tues. I enjoyed the meeting and got a lot of good information. You look terrific. I noticed everyone who has been banded looked great. Can't wait for the day I can cross my legs like a lady LOL. I have to attend 4 classes can you give me an idea what those are like? Are they different from the group meetings? Thanks.

[Crystalclear224 0]

Hello everyone my name is Crystal I'm from the Springfield area of MA. I started my journey in Aug. and was banded 1/28/08 by Dr. Haag. Dr. Haag is a great doctor very patient with eveyone. It is now 3/25/08 and I have lost 22 pounds. I love my new life. I have been heavy for my whole life and can't wait to see the true Crystal at a healthy weight. I am willing to answer anyones questions about Dr. Haag so feel free to contact me.

[nicunicu2002 0]

I am a newbie to this site and so far very excited about it. I have my appt set to see Dr. Lautz @ BW in Boston the first week in May, cant come soon enough! I live in Sharon and would love to chat with anyone that lives in this area or has had an experience at BW.

kim

[lucy12 0]

Hi: My name is MayAnn and I was denied on 03/24/2008 by UMASS Dr. Gitkind the gatekeeper. My BMI is 37 and have highbloodpressure. I want to better myself and this doctor wants me to get a I don't understand why he does not see me fit for the lapband? My BMI is 37 and have high blood pressure:confused2:. I know I want the lapband and have been prepairing myself since November 2007, went to the seminars, psychologist, nutritionist and was denied by Dr. Gitkind on Monday. Went to primary care docotor today and still my bmi is 37 and high blood pressure???on a calorie diet<-:huh2:like I havent tried this! calorie diet of 1600-1800 day. I guess I was not eating enough-been two weeks on this diet and gained 3 pounds..... AHHH WHY??? HELP....:eek:

[OceanGal 0]

To a new life! :biggrin2:

Greetings from Western MA (Amherst to be exact). During my yearly physical last week my PCP mentioned that I might be a candidate (...for President -nah!) for weight loss surgery. 245 5'2". Yeah, she's right! So..right now I am reading a lot, learning what I can and getting ready for the best part of my life!

Anybody else from Western Mass? I guess I would be going to Mercy Hospital or Baystate?? I've got an appointment w/ my PCP on the 1st (April Fools Day...how appropriate LOL!!) to get the ball rolling.

I look forward to sharing my journey.

OceanGal aka Meg