hey everyone! is anybody from western mass? did you use pioneer valley surgical?

l agree 100% with you...l had some dealings with Missy this week and she really is a nice person...By far the only one in that office...How can they be so miserable....

I dunno...lolo The funny thing is some of the people working in the office had the surgery too.lol

Wow, I am surprised at how many are having issues with the staff. I have not had any problems at all. They had all been just great with me. Must be my charm? NOT! No seriously, I have not had any problems. I deal mostly with Cheryl.

anyone know when Dr Hagg is coming back to work?

I was just there on Tuesday. From what I was told Dr. Haag would be out a few more weeks yet. Family Leave. I didn't ask anymore questions.

Hi - I live in Western Mass but was banded in Hartford. Looking for a local support group - have any suggestions? Thanks!

PIONEER VALLEY SURGICAL....look on the web site...its a great group...not sutre when the already banded group meets, but the pre banding group and there are many post banded in this group, will meet again at 6:30 8/18 at the Clarion Hotel in West Spfld....its a nice bunch of happy people....

thank you Barbara....l'm waiting to have surgery when he gets back..lts miserable having to wait....but worth it....

Hi everyone! I haven't been on the boards in awhile, and I need some accountability and support. How is everyone else doing? I've lost a good amount of weight, but I am not exercising (constant mental battle with myself) and I'm eating around the band. I know I just have to work through it and figure out why I'm turning to bad choices again. Just a tough couple of weeks.

So, is anyone going to the post-op tomorrow night? Oct 21? And does anyone belong to the Planet Fitness in West Springfield? Maybe I'll see some of you tomorrow night

Hi All! My first appt with Dr Haaig was in May, and I made all the support groups and appts and have just been waiting for a date. I just found out that my banding date is 1/16/09. I'm getting nervous now. Any advice? Any support groups coming up soon in W Spfld or Greenfield?

Hello, I'm just wondering if anyone has the new post-op meeting list for 2009. I missed the last one in December. If someone could give me the date in January I would greatly appreciate it.

Kmartin121 - Congrats on the date. Dr. Haag is great. I was nervous also but its the best thing I've done for myself. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. Good Luck!!

The next support group is 1/26.09 . hope that helps:thumbup:

Hi,

I'm going thru PVSurgical and I have Tufts. I just did my last call with them last night. Today they are submitting for Tufts approval. So I should hear if it's a go soon! You should be just about ready for banding by now!

Good day everyone!!

I just went to the seminar down in West Springfield last Thursday for PVSA. The room was PACKED! I was really surprised!

So, right now I am waiting to hear back from them and get my first appointment. I was wondering...do you get to choose between Dr. Fiallo & Dr. Haag? Or do they just sign you up with who ever is available? Just wondering...

Also I have Tufts so am going through the I Can Change program. Six months of what....I'm not sure... I'm gonna call them and find out the particulars tomorrow. Anybody else have Tufts??

Can't want to get this ship sailin' !!!!!

Meg in Amherst

Hello, Iam Dr. Fiallos patient and I am currently waiting PATIENTLY for the office to contact me regarding surgical date . I have completed all the prerequesites and have been approved by insurance. How long does it usually take to get a surgical date?

Hi , Iam waiting for a surgical date how long did it take for the office to contact you once you had insurance approval? Congratulations and good luck with your surgery!

Edited January 4, 200917 yr by maggieas