Hi...I am looking for a recommendation for a surgeon in Massachusetts...I know the lap band website has a surgeon finder, but I don't really want to just pick a name off a list...any ideas? Anyone I should stay away from? Thanks so much :help:

Hi...I am looking for a recommendation for a surgeon in Massachusetts...I know the lap band website has a surgeon finder, but I don't really want to just pick a name off a list...any ideas? Anyone I should stay away from? Thanks so much :help:

I did a lot of research on this and went to a few of the clinics for meetings and I chose Dr. Brams at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. These people are the nicest people I have ever seen in any situation. Dr. Brams is very skilled and his staff at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss is outstanding.

That being said it is a very personal situation and what works for me may not for you. My mother in law had hers at Mass General and she doesn't get the care I do. I had a consult there and didn't like them at all. But they are supposed to be one of the best.

Hope that helps!

I would highly recommend Dr.Ashley Vernon at Brigham and womens. I absolutly love her. The pre op and post op care has been great and she is so concered about all her patients. She will stay with you and explain everything until you are comfortable. Obesityhelp.com has a feature where you can read reviews about surgons that how i picked Dr. vernon

hi Gingin

I'm going to Beth Israel Hopital for mine and so far the staff there are great and I know a few people who had good experiences with all of their surgeon so check them out go to their website for more info, Dr Jones, Dr Sanchez I know they have two more. I've met Dr Sanchez she is nice

I can recommend the Center for Weight Management associated with Lowell General Hospital In Lowell Mass. Dr. Roy Shen did my band and I haven't had any problems at all. The center closely monitors you thru out the entire process. The staff is professional and compassionate. Good Luck in your decision.....

I picked Dr. Hess at BMC he only does two procedures the lapband and rny its a center of excellence and has had a 0 mortality rate for both procedures for 6 years. I picked him because my weight loss dr recomended him and I trust her implicitly. She is the Director of nutrition and weightloss for boston medical center and a nutrition consultant for nasa sadly she recomends rny and in this Im having a problem trusting lol but I still have some time to decide. Though the surgeon recomends either procedure go figure hehe. I definatly recomend finding a surgeon and clinic you are comftorable with and can get to easily.

Best of luck

gingin,

What area of Mass do you reside?

Like Ollie, I had mine done at the Weight Management Ctr. In Chelmsford, MA. Have only good things to say about the group. The before, during and after support is excellent.

My second choice would have been Lahey Clinic.

gingin,

What area of Mass do you reside?

Like Ollie, I had mine done at the Weight Management Ctr. In Chelmsford, MA. Have only good things to say about the group. The before, during and after support is excellent.

My second choice would have been Lahey Clinic.

Hi I was banded June 7, 2007 so far i'm doing okay. This site has been a godsend. My surgeon is Aurthor and Adam Glasgow. They are father and son team. Their office is in Norwood Mass. The staff are just as awesome as the Docs. If interested check out the web site. Lap Band Surgery Norwood-Dr Adam Glasglow MD-Dr Arthur Glasgow MD-Laparoscopic Surgery Foxborough

I am also going with Beth Israel. There is a surgeon named Dr. Shnieder, I met him at an information seminar. I was very impressed with his confidence and knowledge. He has done around 500 RNY's and close to 300 LAP, he has been doing more LAP's lately due do it's increased popularity.

hi LTjr

I just schedule my appointment with him next thursday to have a date for surgery I met him at my second session and I was very impress he answered all my questions, now I am scared and happy at the same time

Wow, next Thurs....Awesome! how long did it take to get to that point? I am only at the nutritionist stage, but I got my psyche evaluation the day after I started the program....The therapist was freaked out I got it so fast.

Anyways, good luck! Try not to feel too overwhelmed....this is a good thing for you!

Hi...I am looking for a recommendation for a surgeon in Massachusetts...I know the lap band website has a surgeon finder, but I don't really want to just pick a name off a list...any ideas? Anyone I should stay away from? Thanks so much :help:

Gingin,

I had my surgery May 10, 2007 with Adam Glasgow (Glasgow and Glasgow) in Norwood, MA. They are a father/son team, Adam is the son, Arthur is the father and both are awesome. They have information group sessions in their office, where you receive great information, and they also have monthly group support sessions lead by themselves and a nutritionist. My before, during, and after care have been wonderful so far. It has been a great, very positive experience for me.

My friend also went to them in March and is also very happy with her experience/care.

Good luck on your decision. PM me if you have any questions.

Cindy

I am having my done at Lahey Clinic with Dr. Sillin

if you go to lahey ask for him becuase he is new to the hospital (not new to performing the surgery) and has the most availability!