LAP BAND IN MA
I was banded 9/20/05 By Dr Shikora NEMEC. They are great, the staff, the care and I think its the best program around. You are in good hands, dont worry! I was making out my will LOL. You are about to get out of a prison you hAVE been locked in for a long time. I have lost 35 lbs and feel great, i have had no complications at all. Not 1 pb or slime, just do exactly what Margaret and the docs tell you to and you are going to do great. Believe me if I can do it you can do it!
Jack
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Hi Val,
I've been working with the Tufts-NEMC program (The Obesity Consult Center - OCC) for close to a year with their medical program and then switched to surgical. Their program and the professionals there are AMAZING, and NEMC is a great hospital - I go there for all of my medical care.
For those entering the surgical program, you can get your first appointment with the behavioral psychologist within a couple of weeks, complete the other requirements (nutritionist, medical internist, surgeon, behaviorial classes, etc) and have a surgery date in about 2-3 months. To apply to the program, go to
http://www.obesityconsult.com/html/apply.htm
They are the absolute BEST - I love all the staff there. My surgery with them is scheduled for January - I could have gone in earlier but I needed to accomodate my school schedule.
~Jen
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