Yesterday I finally got my surgery date - June 22nd. Five weeks from yesterday in fact. I'm so ready. I'm glad that I found this site because it has been so helpful to read so many stories, advice, opinions etc.

The surgeon told me that the band will help you lose 40% of the weight you need to lose. So in my case I need to lose 100lbs, so I should expect to lose 40lbs. No offense, but I'm not going through all of this to *just* (and I say that kiddingly) lose 40lbs. Was anyone else told this, and then blew past their 40%??

If anyone else is from Boston, please say hello!! :redface:

I live in the suburbs of Boston. I have met with the surgeon, but still need to see the nutritionist and psychologist. Hope to have a surgery date for July! I have 100 lbs. to lose!!

Yesterday I finally got my surgery date - June 22nd. Five weeks from yesterday in fact. I'm so ready. I'm glad that I found this site because it has been so helpful to read so many stories, advice, opinions etc.

The surgeon told me that the band will help you lose 40% of the weight you need to lose. So in my case I need to lose 100lbs, so I should expect to lose 40lbs. No offense, but I'm not going through all of this to *just* (and I say that kiddingly) lose 40lbs. Was anyone else told this, and then blew past their 40%??

If anyone else is from Boston, please say hello!! :redface:

hey I live in Tyngsboro, MA! 30 minutes north east of boston. I am having the surgery 6/19!

Awesome! Glad to see some other Mass folks here! Obviously this is a personal question, but just wondering, where are you guys having the surgery? I'm at New England Medical!

Breanne, since we are so close in surgery dates I look forward to watching our progress. NOT comparing, mind you. Everyone is different!

I'm so excited for this journey. Thanks to everyone who posts on here - you are all inspirational!

I know I love meeting people who live pretty close! It will be fun to see how things go for the both of us. I am having my surgery done at Lahey Clinic Burlington!