Hello out there! I'm hoping to start a Massachusetts support group if anyone is interested.

I am from NH! Born and raised in Methuen Ma nice to meet you all

Hello I am from the South Shore. I don't see anyone else from my area. :-( I'm having conversion from the lapband to gastric on 1-28-14 with Dr. Hess at Boston Medical. I definitely would love to see some physical support groups but there doesn't seem to be any in my area. I know there are quite a few peeps that have had the surgery so I'm surprised there's not more support by way of groups locally. Nice to have found this sight. I look forward to meeting everyone.

I'm from Marshfield Ma!! I just finished classes and have my nurse w a family member appt and last surgeon meeting before I get my surgery date!

I'm from Marshfield Ma!! I just finished classes and have my nurse w a family member appt and last surgeon meeting before I get my surgery date!

Hello Kerri. When do you think you'll be having your surgery. Congrats and good luck. Glad to see someone local.

I think mid-March for surgery I'm hoping to get my appointment with the surgeon soon. I'm calling to see if BCBS approved the surgery today!

Fantastic! I have BCBS as well and they covered it! What hospital? I went through Boston Medical because I chose Dr. Hess as he is highly regarded and recommended. I think Brigham and Women's has a great program too. They all vary a little but ultimately they are all good.

I'm with Dr. Kruger out of Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was highly recommended and just celebrated his 4200th surgery so I knew it was a great fit! I'm getting a little nervous as time gets closer but I know everything will work out. I'm doing the RNY , what surgery did you choose? How long post op are you?

Wow, he's done a lot of surgeries! Sounds like your in good hands. I am 3 weeks post op today. I originally had a band but never really lost much weight so I decided to do the bypass.

I missed a call at 4:30 from Dr. Kruger's office saying I was approved and to call back for a surgery date!!! I got the message at 5 so I have to call in the morning but OMG this is exciting!!!

Sorry you missed the call but congrats! That's fantastic. Can't wait to hear your date.

Got my date!!! March 10th!!!

That's awesome!!!!!!! Congrats :-)

Nice to see a MA thread. I'm having gastric bypass on March 12th with Dr. Schneider at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. So excited! Started the process in November can't believe it's almost here!

Caseyann, congrats to you!!!!!!!! Beth Israel is a fantastic hospital. Saved my hubbies life. Thanks for hoping in the thread it's always nice to meet more locals

Nice to see a MA thread. I'm having gastric bypass on March 12th with Dr. Schneider at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. So excited! Started the process in November can't believe it's almost here!

I had mine done at BI also, Dr. Jones good luck they are all wonderful