I know there are people out there from MA. Just wanted to start thread here to consolidate our discussions.

I'm from Sterling and getting sleeved at UMass in Worcester on Sept 4th.

Springfield MA here. Going through pioneer valley surgical with Dr. Brackman

My lapband surgery in 2008 was with Pioneer Valley Surgical. That's where Fiallo was then I followed him to NE Surgical.

@tlempke826 sending you fabulous vibes for surgery today!!! Mine was only a couple of weeks ago so I'm still in the ever-so excited stage.

Springfield MA having band to rny with Dr brackman on 4/17. Has anyone had wls with him?

I am from the Northshore and will be having my surgery at Salem Hospital. I don't have a final date yet, I just finished up with all my pre-surgery requirements, (psych exam, cardiac work up, blood work, etc). My surgeon is Dr. Riviera and I love him. He is incredibly patient with me and his office staff are so nice when I call with questions, some of them tremendously lame but they are still gracious. My last appointment with Dr. Riviera he mentioned June for a surgery date. I hate the waiting, I just want it done and over with.

This doesn't seem that active anymore, but hi Mass sleevers! I'm getting sleeved Tuesday. Excited and scared! I'm at Norwood Hospital with Dr. Glasgow.

Good luck with your surgery! i got sleeved in oct. first few days aren't fun but it's nothing major. you will enjoy the energy your about to get!

Hey!! I was sleeved 3/30/15 in Denver and just moved back to Boston about 2 weeks ago. I need a support group and a follow up practitioner. Any suggestions?

the hospital i used is having their monthly one tonight i know.

https://www.emersonhospital.org/MedServicesAndCenters/Centers/Weight/Support.aspx

as for a doc probably depends where your living in the area.

Tanika, I go through MA General Weight Center, my surgeon is Dr. Miereles. He is awesome! They have support groups. Where in Boston are you?

the hospital i used is having their monthly one tonight i know.

https://www.emersonhospital.org/MedServicesAndCenters/Centers/Weight/Support.aspx

as for a doc probably depends where your living in the area.

Thank you!!!! I live in Hyde Park and work in Woburn. I'll click on the link to see what time the support group is. Hopefully I can make it

Tanika, I go through MA General Weight Center, my surgeon is Dr. Miereles. He is awesome! They have support groups. Where in Boston are you?

i live in woburn and work in waltham. i've missed the last 2 due to the horrific traffic around 128/rt 2 but i'll try again tonight! topic looks interesting, artificial sweeteners.

the hospital i used is having their monthly one tonight i know.

https://www.emersonhospital.org/MedServicesAndCenters/Centers/Weight/Support.aspx

as for a doc probably depends where your living in the area.

Thank you!!!! I live in Hyde Park and work in Woburn. I'll click on the link to see what time the support group is. Hopefully I can make it

>Tanika, I go through MA General Weight Center, my surgeon is Dr. Miereles. He is awesome! They have support groups. Where in Boston are you?

I live in Randolph and I went to the Boston BI but my surgeon sees me at BI/Milton. The Milton has their monthly meeting this Thursday at 6pm.

I didn't get out of work in time to attend. I really wish there was one on Saturday or Sunday. That would be perfect. If I were more knowledgeable about WLS, beyond my own experience, I'd start a group of my own. Just a sit down where we could discuss the ups, downs, tips, exercise, recipes, scale and non scale topics. Maybe...

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Hi all. Amazon and MaureenS I have Dr Brahms too! I see him @ Danvers I have only seen him 1x but he seems nice and @ the classes in Burlington people liked him. 1 ? How much did he say you have to lose? He told me 50# I weigh 310. Is that a lot?

I hope both of you are doing well

Hi everyone. My name is Annie. I see Dr. McCluney in Brockton @ Good Sam. I am in the process of getting approved for RNY. I have one more appointment with the nutritionist on August 12th before she can clear me and I meet with a psychiatrist on August 7th for clearance. I have Tufts but thankfully they no longer require you to go through the I Can Change program which is 6 months. I am super nervous about approval because my BMI is a 37 but I am on medication for high cholesterol and GERD, and I also have PCOS. So far I really like Dr. McCluney.