Anyone from Boston MA?

[Masf1220 34]

Thank you so much. I go this Friday for an EGD. Did you have one pre surgery? I hope this is the last test before surgery. I will try and keep you posted on my progress. Please keep up the good work.

[SueJH 205]

Yup, went through all the hoops - physical, EGD, 6 weeks of behavioral medicine classes, then monthly after that, met with nutritionist, psychiatrist, blood work, etc.

Once you get the call that you are approved, it is going to seem like things went by so fast! I was so happy to have gone through all the stages and once I got the call, all of a sudden it was real! This was really going to happen! It is a surreal feeling. You are happy but scared at the same time.

Besides the fact that I can't eat a lot, or quickly, I feel totally normal. Actually better than my usual normal!

Can't wait for you to get your date. It will be here before you know it!

[Bethzy143 164]

Hi everyone i'm from Brockton but having my surgery in B&W's in Boston i have already done all my tests and labs which suprisingly weren't alot now i will go in on the 22nd of this month to see my surgeon again hopefully i get my surgery date then i am getting anxious and nervious =) Good Luck everyone on your journey!

[Bethzy143 164]

*nervous

[Masf1220 34]

Sue, I started my journey November of last year. All the classes and different test as well. Ready for my date. Maybe we can walk together some time after my surgery.

[Masf1220 34]

Betsym143,

Hello and good luck on your journey.

[Bethzy143 164]

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Thank You Masf1220

[SueJH 205]

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Sure! Anytime!

[Masf1220 34]

Had my pre-op EGD done yesterday. Did not like that gaged the whole time. Now waiting for insurance approval then surgery date yeah!

[flashferreira 11]

I'm from Somerville originally, but live in Florida now . Boston's my hometown!!! Getting sleeved on 9-9-13 in Mexico Dr Garcia ... Flying down to San Diego on 8th they pick me up and stay at Marriott then next day surgery at a gorgeous state of the art new hospital ! I'm down 9 lbs since Pre op diet ... Pumped!! My insurance won't cover me ... They say its cosmetic!!! Idiots

Good luck to all

[SueJH 205]

How is bariatric surgery cosmetic???? I get having a Tummy Tuck or something afterwards, but really?!

Good luck! It's right around the corner!

[flashferreira 11]

Thanks SueJH ... Yea right around corner . I'm down 10 lbs from Pre-op diet so far!

Getting pumped!

[Masf1220 34]

SueJH, I got my surgery date Sept. 24th. I am excited and nervous all in one.

[SueJH 205]

SueJH, I got my surgery date Sept. 24th. I am excited and nervous all in one.

I replied to this from my ipad but I don't see it here!

Good luck! That is awesome! Being nervous it totally normal. I was a little in shock when I got the call that I was approved. It made it real!

The 24th will be here before you know it!

[macman 603]

I replied to this from my ipad but I don't see it here!

Good luck! That is awesome! Being nervous it totally normal. I was a little in shock when I got the call that I was approved. It made it real!

The 24th will be here before you know it!

Hello All

I am new to this forum. I have been in the program at UMass Medical Center since June. I have enjoyed listening to the conversation (hope you don"t mind).

My insurance (BCBS) requires a six month pre surgery program. So far I have had my intake meeting, a psych meeting and met with the nutritionist. Each a month apart. I still have to meet with the exercise physiologist, revisit nutrition and then there are required 4 weekly sessions and surgical consults. I am probably looking at a mid-November or December date for surgery.

Hope you don"t mind if I ask questions. Would enjoy hearing how everyone is doing.

Thanks!