good to find this web site. i see some mass people. i live in western mass, and going into boston for the lap band. next step is to meet the surgeon.

want to say a big hi to all

Hi Rainbow.

Welcome to LBT. I am in Western Mass. too (Springfield) and I had my surgery with Dr. Fiallo at Baystate. How come you are going all the way to Boston? Good luck to you on your surgery. When are you having it?

Welcome Rainbow! I'm in Western Mass. as well and I will be having my surgery with Dr. Haag. I'm still waiting for the final approval from my insurance. I really hope it somes soon! Waiting is so difficult.

I hope you have great success with your surgery! Keep us posted!

Chris:Bunny

to the question of going to boston, most of my family is there

and i have a famuly that works at BI. i did look into mercy hosp but did not fill right, just something spoked me. I have to say i am getting excited

Hey there Mass. peeps. Bostongurl here just saying hi to others in the area. Tomorrow is three weeks since my surgery and I'm doing really well. Good luck to you all.

i was reading my spelling misstakes lol

i work rotating 12 hr shifts....so i don't have all my brain cells together sometimes

hi rainbow, I'm from western ma. surgery at Baystate wishing you all the best

Hi Rainbow -- had my surgery at BIDMC too, but Dr Schneider. The program is great! When are you having surgery?

WELCOME! You will love this site, it is SO HELPFUL!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I really don't have a surgery date yet. I guess I could get that May 26th that is when I meet Dr. Snow. I was told informal it could be in June. So far I am very very very happy with BIDMC. I head Dr Schneider explain the process at BIDMC.

I know 3 people who have had

the gastric bypass from Baystate and are doing great. I see Dr Higby at Baystate, well really at Mary Lane. Then my primary care and surgeon is at Wing Hosp. I guess you could say I am speading around the ins. $ LOL.

I meant Dr Jones...duhhh

Hi,

Has anyone had lap band at Mercy?? I am getting scared because I do not see ANYONE who has had surgery there, only one person who looked into it and got "spooked" I am scheduled for consultation with Dr. Kasper June 28th, should I run away????

Hi Rainbow,

I was banded by Dr. Jones as well. It's three weeks tomorrow and I am down about 17lbs. I have to admit, I'm hungry on liquids now but I see Doc on Wednesday and I'm hoping to go to mushies!

Good Luck!

Julie

tommygirl

i have gone thru cancer treatment and still have to see doctor every 3 months, and a form of treatment every 6 wks. so i am jumpy anyway.

just because i did not choose Mercy doesn't mean you should not. i was told you should find out how many times the sugeon has done the procedure (do not want to be one of the first 100)and you should not be the first. i am also going to BIDMC because my son's wife works there also so i'll have extra eyes on me.

I have to say i did not check out Baystate, but i am very happy with them for my cancer treatment.

tommygirl

i have gone thru cancer treatment and still have to see doctor every 3 months, and a form of treatment every 6 wks. so i am jumpy anyway.

just because i did not choose Mercy doesn't mean you should not. i was told you should find out how many times the sugeon has done the procedure (do not want to be one of the first 100)and you should not be the first. i am also going to BIDMC because my son's wife works there also so i'll have extra eyes on me.

I have to say i did not check out Baystate, but i am very happy with them for my cancer treatment.

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Hi,

Has anyone had lap band at Mercy?? I am getting scared because I do not see ANYONE who has had surgery there, only one person who looked into it and got "spooked" I am scheduled for consultation with Dr. Kasper June 28th, should I run away????

It's true Tommygirl I have not seen anyone on this site that has been to Mercy look into it further if you have this spooky feeling:cry

Myself I had it done by a great surgeon Dr,Haag and Baystate Medical Center is the best in caring for patients..that is the only place I ever go to and believe when I tell you I worked there for 23 yrs and those nurses and doctors ae the best around...

So go by what you are feeling..keep us posted and good luck..

This is the best thing I have ever done for myself..almost 30 pound less and feel like a million bucks..:faint: