LAP BAND IN MA

hELLO EVERYONE, i AM NEW TO THIS SITE. i AM SCHEDULED TO HAVE SURGERY ON MONDAY, i HAVE SO MANY DIFFERENT EMOTIONS, HAS ANYONE HAD SURGERY AT NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL CENTER IN BOSTON? IF YES PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE WAS LIKE? tHANK YOU SOOOO MUCH.

Hi there I am having gastricbypass at NEMC Nov 29th i have a few friends who just had the lapband and did very well at NEMC. Who is doing your surgery? you will do well there all the surgeons are wonderful. If you need to talk emial me anytime chrisitina Mcleod

Hi Christina, I am looking for info on the band surgery, where do I begin? Do you have a contact number for this program? Valarie

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 309/268/220

Hi Jack, where is NEMEC or what hospital is it and how do I reach them? My doctor referred me to Brigham and Womens but I have heard a few people talk about NEMEC and it sounds like a nice program. Is it a long process? Val

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 295/236/135

Hi Jack, where is NEMEC or what hospital is it and how do I reach them? My doctor referred me to Brigham and Womens but I have heard a few people talk about NEMEC and it sounds like a nice program. Is it a long process? Val

Hi Michelle, I am looking for a hospital to do the band my local one only does the bypass can you forward info about looking into this program? Valarie

Hi Michelle, How are u doing? Just realized the date if past your surgery date, anxious to know how you made out? Val