I'm looking into getting the lapband and was wondering if anyone has it done in Massachusetts. Where and with who?

I had my band done in Salem MA. by Dr. Kastrinakis.

Jenn

I was banded at Winchester Hospital by Dr Ameri

I will be having it done at Beth Israel Deaconess, in just two weeks...at this point in the process, I can highly recommend them. Ask me again after Feb 12th.

I have just begun the process and am going through the Emerson Hospital in Concord. It seems like they are very thorough. Make you eat high protein low carbs for at least 4 weeks before they even will consider you. I was hungry for the first two weeks but I think in the long run it will help you to be successful. Good luck.

I'm in western Mass and had the banding done in Springfield by Dr. Fiallo.

Dr. Fialo is the one I am looking to go to. How have you been doing since?

lfein229........I feel good, I look good. What else can I say? I've had no problems. I like Dr. Fiallo and his staff alot. I'm down about 68 pounds since I started this adventure in June. Lost 20 pounds pre-op and the balance post-op. I love my band!

Did it take awhile for his office to contact you? I've been waiting a call now for almost 2 weeks since I attended the seminar.

If I remember they called me within a few days of the seminar. Maybe you should call them. It can't hurt. Have you decided which doctor you want? Dr. Fiallo is who my primary doctor recommended and I did research on him so I went with him, I don't know much about Dr. Haag but I hear he too is excellant. I don't think you can go wrong with either. The support groups they have, both pre-op and post-op are wonderful too.

Hey there! I just had mine done on 1/31 by Dr. Haag, no complaints at all, he actually also did my gal bladder a couple of years ago very nice Dr. & staff. Feeling pretty good and looking forward! :confused:

I feel weird calling since they told us not to call but it's been 2 weeks

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How long did it take for them to call you after you attended the seminar?

Hi everyone in Mass. I saw the name of this tread and had to come look. I grew up in West Springfield and my family still lives there and in Boston....I now live in Texas and I get sooooooo homesick. How is the weather there???? I miss the cold and the snow and the changing leaves and... my family. Don't get home often enough.....best wishes to you all......Julie

Hi Julie, I'm in Westfield.

The weather today is WET! I can't wait for spring to come!

I was banded on 2/4/08 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. I think they're tops and I had a great experience there. I highly recommend them.