Mass Gen'l Weight Center

Hi,

Has anyone had surgery done by Dr. Gee? I originally wanted Dr. Pratt but they've assigned me to Dr. Gee. I 've looked her up and her reviews are ok but my God she looks so young!

Thanks,

Bridget

Hi Bridget,

I had my surgery at Lahey, so I don't have any info on surgeons at Mass General, but I just wanted to say Hi and wish you well with your weight loss journey. 

I had my surgery 11 weeks ago (I'm still counting in weeks!) and I've lost 50 pounds post surgery and 50 pre-surgery.  I am so happy with my decision to have the surgery, and wanted to encourage you.

best wishes,

Carol

Thanks so much! I have heard good things about Lahey.  I work for Partners HealthCare and my insurance is partners plus so I have to stay in their network....which is huge but still doesn't cover Lahey.  

I met with Dr. Gee and she seemed very intelligent, just no bedside manner whatsoever!

Do you know how I can change the surgeon on my profile?

Thanks again!

Bridget

Hi Bridget,

If you hover over a perso's picture in the list of topics, If they have identified their surgeon, there will be a link to update your surgeon with the words something like:  "Proudly display your surgeon's name" 

I am having a lot of trouble with the web site features -  I think it is because I am using a new version of internet explorer.  I actually downloaded Mozilla so I could answer emails and edit some otherwise inaccessible features.

Good luck with your surgery, and weight loss journey.

Carol

I went through the MGH Weight Center, but had Doctor Hutter not Dr. Gee. I've heard great things about all 4 surgeons there. I have to say, I think the surgeons are top notch, but was not overly impressed with their program in general. Feel free to contact me if I can help you anymore!

Do you remember if the surgical unit they put you in was specifically for bariatric patients? I never asked if they were a center of excellence for Bariatric Surgery because I just figured MGH is the best. Now I'm wondering since at my first team meeting today she didn't mention that it was a separate unit, just that we will be in a surgical ward.

It was not specifically for bariatric patients. I sent you a PM so we can chat about the program if you have any other questions :)

hi,

i just saw dr. gee monday (10/7/13), as she will be my surgeon as well.  my surgery is scheduled for nov 19.  how was your experience with her?  

when i met her, my initial first impression was positive, after getting over that they didn't have a large blood pressure cuff in the office.  i told her about the cuff issue and that it didn't give a very good impression of her commitment to bariatric patients.  she explained that she had just begun seeing patients in the wang building, and they were still getting the place up to code.  her openness to my criticism, and questions and her handling of them was a good sign to me. 

I don't know what she would have meant by getting the place up to code - it's Mass General which is a highly accredited hospital.  Maybe it was just a play on words. In any event, her personality isn't much but imho she's an excellent surgeon. I wasn't able to put her on my profile here at this board so I put Dr. Pratt. I have had zero complications with my sleeve (knock on wood).

i think she was just saying that it wasn't fully ready to meet the needs of her bariatric patients yet.

glad to see other boston folks active on here and so close to my surgery date.  i hope all is going well for you.  my surgery is in 6 weeks  :)  are you in boston?  it would be nice to have a local friend for support.