Hello,

I had surgery (RNY) in April of 2010 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton.  The entire process preop took about 3-4 months and they were awesome!  I have had other surgeries prior to this and every time, the hospital was top notch!  My surgeon was Dr. Nicole Pecquex, who still is the director there for the program.  They have a great lifetime program and the nutriitionists I worked with were great.  

I was 325 when I had surgery but older than you (in my early 40s) and lost 185.  Still maintaining the loss but did gain 20lbs over my goal weight right now, due to a chronic back condition that caused me constant pain.  2 weeks ago, I finally (after dealing with the condition for 6 years) had back surgery.  I am so excited to be able to exercise again once I recover from the lumbar surgery.  Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to personal message me/add me if you like.

Mallisa

Thanks...my concern right now is the hospital itself... Mt. Auburn hospital ranks are not the best but im getting betfer at dealing with all this as times goes on...i have lost 10lbs on my own with major diet change, gym and help with family...im not hungry, dietician says that my diet could not be more perfect...bought myself a fitbit and keep everything on my fitness pal...again its the surgery aspect but dr. Greenburg says its very normal...i mean i have never so much as has a stitch in my life let alone somone carve into me!..my husband is my biggest supporter and my hero. Im looking forward to the 27th...they said sugery date coming illl feel a bit better when i get that.

I had surgery with Dr. Kim at Mt Auburn. I love it there. The team is top notch. They will see you any time you need, they are kind and supportive, and the support groups are great (and best yet-- the parking is free!). Have you come to a Wednesday night group, yet? 

I agree that immersion day was a surprise expense. It may not seem like it's worth it at the time, but 2 months post op, it will all kick in and you'll realize how much you learned.

As for whether you "need" surgery or not...if you qualify, you need it. Period. There are a lot of people who are probably twice your size who are fighting their insurance companies. Be grateful that they are allowing this based on your co-morbidities. However, if you are in the mindset that this is not right for you, you should either bow out now or keep seeing Dr. Greenberg, until you feel comfortable with it. Do it go under the knife until you know this is what's right for you.

Please join us at support groups and meet everyone.

I had my surgery in Concord three months ago.  Best decision I ever made.

Once upon a time, I could have written everything you did above. But time goes on. Health never improves while morbidly obese. I started taking oral diabetes meds. No big deal. Then had to start testing. Finger stivks 5 times a day. You get used to it. Then the oral meds weren't enough, so I had to start injections.

All the cartilage in my knees disappeared, so I had two replacements to look forward to. Then there were circulation problems, and the permanent neuropathy in my feet. I could go on and on and on.

If you qualify for WLS now, you are not nearly as healthy or petite as you think you are. You really aren't. You're a ticking time bomb.  Get the surgery now. If you wait, like I did, you will have permanent, irreversible damage.