Did anyone get their gastric sleeve done in Boston Metro area?

[Anks 5]

Hello,

I live in Boston Metro area and am planning to go under the knife to get a gastric sleeve done in near future. I am looking for someone to share their experience of getting the surgery done in Boston Metro area. Here are a few things I would like to know-

1. The hospital/provider, their experience with them

2. Overall cost (pre-op, surgery, post-op)

3. Cash/Insurance coverage

4. How long did they have to wait to get the dates for surgery?

5. Post-op support provided by the provider

[Losebig 508]

Yes. Emerson hospital center for weight loss has an excellent program. Total time was probably 3 months, but could have been 2 (I delayed because of work). The program is fantastic and you can do a free online or in person seminar to get an overview. They are great initially and do a full program with nutritionists etc. post care has been great too with regular follow ups, nutrition testing etc. you get a comprehensive packet covering diet stages and everything else. The program tracks their own stats and complication rates are well below national averages and weight loss is above average. They do hundreds per year and often do revisions if other centers had issues.

Not sure on costs as I was insured and haven’t seen a bill. They do have folks that work with you on costs including insurance and payment plans. I think they may be able to get some aspects covered via insurance for you.

They do have info about each insurance and their requirements so it is worth a call.

[Anks 5]

1 hour ago, Losebig said:

Yes. Emerson hospital center for weight loss has an excellent program. Total time was probably 3 months, but could have been 2 (I delayed because of work). The program is fantastic and you can do a free online or in person seminar to get an overview. They are great initially and do a full program with nutritionists etc. post care has been great too with regular follow ups, nutrition testing etc. you get a comprehensive packet covering diet stages and everything else. The program tracks their own stats and complication rates are well below national averages and weight loss is above average. They do hundreds per year and often do revisions if other centers had issues.

Not sure on costs as I was insured and haven’t seen a bill. They do have folks that work with you on costs including insurance and payment plans. I think they may be able to get some aspects covered via insurance for you.

They do have info about each insurance and their requirements so it is worth a call.

Thank you @Losebig this is very helpful. I will give them a call soon.

[esskay77 785]

I went in Boston (Brighton) at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Dr. Pecque (not sure if I'm spelling it right but it sounds like PQ).

She is fantastic. I had started with Beth Israel Deaconess and they are both good and bad. They have a huge number of people that they take at a time, almost like a class which seemed weird but I have to say they educate you through the entire process.

NOTE: I wasn't sleeved, had gastric bypass but they both do both of these. Not sure outside of Boston.

[NewBeginnings2018 81]

I used Newton Wellesley and have been very happy. Great program, lots of support and education, and I felt like I was in very good hands. Whole process was about 3.5 months for me, and it was covered by insurance. Good luck!