Thanks, Nicole for starting this Boston Group. I am from Allston (on the Brighton border) and was "sleeved" 2 weeks ago today at Mass General Hospital by Dr. Matthew Hutter. I am 66 years old and was afraid of complications becasue of my age, but luckily had a very smooth recovery with only a couple of challenges. One was that I quickly became lactose intollerant, but have now conquered that with soy milk and soy products! Another was that I seemed to have pain in my incision area longer than other people on the forum, but learned that was normal and caused by stiching on the inside to the muscle as well as on the outside at the two main areas (the one for the camera and the one for the stapler)..

I know there are a few more people from Boston here on the forum in the "Regional" area of the forum. Maybe we can join this group?

If anyone has any questions for me, I am happy to share what I can.

All good things,

Phyllis, aka Hopeful Spirit

How are you doing ssansouci?

Dr Patridge and the whole group at NWH is wonderful.