Looking for others in the greater Boston area who have been sleeved. Can't really seem to find anyone online from this area.

Hello Lindsay' date='

Had my surgery Tuesday with Dr Gee. I was her first patient. It went well. I am currently in my hospital room waiting to check. 2 nights in the hospital sucks but that's what it takes. I couldn't get any sleep. I feel pretty good right now. I did question myself yesterday because I was sick of the I V fluids at night. They made me go the bathroom every15-20 minutes so I couldn't sleep.

Dr Gee and her team did an amazing job. You're in good hands.

Good luck next Tuesday.

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Glad to hear from you! S happy it went well. I'm dreading the IV fluids, and the foley......good luck!! Ill actually enjoy two nights at the hospital, away from my hectic life lol. How long did surgery take? I'm getting nervous!

How are you feeling? Wishing you a healthy revocery.

So basically my surgeon told me I was fat and have done nothing to lose the weight and really does not have a good bedside manner. I tried explaining to him that I've been on weight watchers and have lost some weight but the problem I'm having is I am not eating enough calories because there's not enough food so my body is storing which is bad and he basically laughed at me..... He informed me that it is required that I lose 20 pounds before my surgery... They did not have my surgery date yet but we are hoping for March the problem with that is my insurance does not allow my BMI to fall below 40 and by losing the 20 pounds my BMI will be below 40....

I had surgery last September and picked Dr. Brams and i didn't find him to have horrible bedside manner. When i met him I had only lost 10 lbs and he said he wanted another 15 by the surgery date. The thing is they make you do a two week liquid diet before and you will lose most of the rest of the weight then but they dont weight you at all to even know if you lost the weight he wanted you to lose (i ended up losing 14 of the 15 he wanted).

On the day of the surgery he met with me a few times while i was being prep'd and he was polite and direct which I like. I didn't make excuses with him as i just wanted to know the facts which is what i got. The surgery went great as hes a great surgeon. You will only meet him that one time, the day of surgery and the day after when he follows up with you. The after appts you meet with Pam and the NUT and after the first week you meet with his fellow who sits in on the surgery (Lahey is a huge teaching hospital). My experience with Lahey was great so I hope you dont let your meeting with him deter you! Good luck!

Having surgery this Thursday! Sooo excited to be on the losing side

Dr. Gee MGH weight center! March 13th

Dr. Gee MGH weight center! March 13th

Congrats in your surgery date! Good luck

Hello everyone,

I'm from Medford and got sleeved 1/15/13. Pre-Op weight was 280 and my weight at time of surgery was 265 ,current weight is 237. Surgery was done at the MGH by Dr Denise Gee who has performed 100's of these. No complications but it did take a long time to work my way through the process. 12-16 months but it was worth it. They stressed slow but steady and the education/support piece was what they stessed the most because anyone can have surgery but learning how to live with it is a whole different way of living your life.

Tpie good luck this Thursday !

From north shore are here w surgery date of April 26th dr Brahms At lahey

Hello everyone' date='

I'm from Medford and got sleeved 1/15/13. Pre-Op weight was 280 and my weight at time of surgery was 265 ,current weight is 237. Surgery was done at the MGH by Dr Denise Gee who has performed 100's of these. No complications but it did take a long time to work my way through the process. 12-16 months but it was worth it. They stressed slow but steady and the education/support piece was what they stessed the most because anyone can have surgery but learning how to live with it is a whole different way of living your life.[/quote']

My process has been the same length of time because of addiction aspects.

Hi, I'm another Northshore person going to Lahey Burlington. Surgery is scheduled for April 1st.

From north shore are here w surgery date of April 26th dr Brahms At lahey

I had him and the surgery went great. Good luck

Tpie good luck this Thursday !

Thanks. Surgery is at 2:30

Good luck to all the new Sleevers getting ready to have their surgery and welcome all the new lifers as your journey begins with your new sleeve. You will love it!

Surgery went very smooth yesterday. Walking around... Little gas. Just got my tray of jello and broth. Dr said I should be going home tomorrow if I can tolerate liquids.