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Thanks Carol!
I really appreciate your input about the sleeve. I have done more research on the sleeve. It's definitely the way to go for me. I need to take my meds. I also like the idea of faster recovery time and less complications. My surgeon has been great. He told me if I was his sister, he would perform the sleeve vs the bypass. That was very reassuring to me. Both surgeries have the same outcome. The rest is on me. Just waiting on a surgery date now.
NSV: Even after 2 years I am still amazed and completely in shock when I put on a size medium at Urban Outfitters and it fits perfectly. It's just such a nice feeling and so opposite of how shopping use to be for me. It's crazy how long it takes for our brains to adjust. I forget that I'm little sometimes!
Highest Weight: 311 lbs
Current Weight: 141 lbs
170 lbs lost!
If you would like to stay in touch on facebook please search for my personal WLS group! It is called "Amber's WLS Group". We have an amazing group of people who are truly there to support each other. I would be more than happy to answer any of your questions. All are welcome! 
[Starting Weight: 311] [Surgery Weight: 287] [Current Weight: 141 [Goal Weight: 150] 9 lbs BELOW goal! Yay!
Follow my photos on Instagram @peace_trainMy Personal Facebook Weight Loss Group: "Amber's WLS GROUP"
Congratulations on your successful weight loss. You look great, and are an inspiration for the rest of us.
best wishes
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
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I know a lot of people have questions for me and the best place to ask/ keep in contact would be my personal WLS group on Facebook. It is a small private group that I have had for a while with just people I know in my personal life who have had surgery but I have recently started accepting everyone into the group. Feel free to check it out Loves! 
[Starting Weight: 311] [Surgery Weight: 287] [Current Weight: 141 [Goal Weight: 150] 9 lbs BELOW goal! Yay!
Follow my photos on Instagram @peace_trainMy Personal Facebook Weight Loss Group: "Amber's WLS GROUP"
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 :)
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.
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!
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
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
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
