Would to connect with people in western mass! I'm 25, banded may 2012. Fighting a plateau right now at -50lbs so far. Let me know who is around the area!

Live in orange mass, was banded June 29th 2012..down 40lbs. I always am looking for people in the area banded so there is someone to talk to

Live in orange mass, was banded June 29th 2012..down 40lbs. I always am looking for people in the area banded so there is someone to talk to

I live in Springfield, ma! Banded oct 29th..plateau for over a month now..feeling very discouraged!!!

Iruthie hire much have you lost?..I'm at a stand still too right more..I'm on my third fill...your will kick in..you have a fill yet?

Sorry for the delay! I'm in easthampton! I've also been stuck at about 65 down. I did a reset of the liquid diet for a bit and that helped, along with mixing up the work outs

I'm not close, but you could need a fill. Also try the original pre-op diet for 2 weeks again. It helps to lose a lot of weight quickly and gives you a great jump start again to shrink your stomach!

Sorry for the delay! I'm in easthampton! I've also been stuck at about 65 down. I did a reset of the liquid diet for a bit and that helped' date=' along with mixing up the work outs[/quote']

I'm in Westfield. Newly banded on Nov 29,2012. Down 20 lbs. First fill on wed. Can't wait. I can still eat whatever I want and a lot of it. I hope the fill helps.

Hi!

I know this is an old thread, but I would like to know to these banded people which surgeon did you use???? Im in the beginning of the process and I like the know the experience before and after wirh surgeons...thanks!!!!

I went to Worcester ma for my surgery.i had doctor cohen he was amazing.i love the humor he has.it been a joy the whole time. I'm down 47lbs.

I went to Worcester ma for my surgery.i had doctor cohen he was amazing.i love the humor he has.it been a joy the whole time. I'm down 47lbs.

Congrats and thanks for answer me! How longs take to lost 47pds? great! How about your post op experience with your dr office?

I'm going on 9 months post op. I was plateau for the months.iv had 6 fills.I'm on 9cc's in my 14cc band.my doctors appointments after have gone fine.the fills don't really hurt.its quick and just a prick. I feel awesome.

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Awsome you look great!!!! Thanks for the info, I will like to see more people of Western Mass here!!!!

Me to but it seems no one is out there oh well any questions just ask hun

Well I live in Springfield, and Im in the confusing process to choose a surgeon, the best for my situation. ..I'm a Low bander (35.2) BMI, and I need an experience office that can help me to have my insurance approval. ..Im in between of a local office ( they do a lot of different type of surgeries) crowd office vs.other office (1hr 35min) far but just work with lap band surgeries...???? Advise????

Well i love in orange ma. Springfield our worcester both same distance away from me.i choose Worcester.one because the reviews where amazing.they have a weight program there that you have to follow before the surgery.it took 6 months to complete.the fist step wad to go to a orientation meeting.in a big class room filled with other people looking in to weight loss.they gave to major choices to make After the 1 hour class.choose the weight management program.where you would see a buddhist and a exercise specialist and you would continue to go to learn the proper way to eat for your body.or the surgery root.which then you would have a choice of lapband.gastric or sleeve.i choose Lapband because even though my bmi was 40. I really didn't hasn't a ton to loose. I'm hoping got 100lbs. 57 more to go. After the class you get a call from the weight center to start your program.6 months of seeing a phyciatrist, the general director of the program and a nutrtionist.after the 5 months you will start the one month class of you and your other peers talking discussion groups.then you meet with the surgeon after that.you can choose one or they will choose one for you.they do all the work with your insurance.they try they're best to get you approved for the surgery.my band was the best thing i have ever done.if you have any more question let me know