Question:
Does anyone know if Dr. Forse at Boston Medical Center gives the option of having lap

   — [Anonymous] (posted on February 9, 2002)

February 10, 2002
Hi--I am a patient of Dr. Forse and he does not do the lap procedure at this time. I had surgery 15 months ago, but a friend had it 6 weeks ago and it was open. However, I have to say that I am extremely pleased with my choice in surgeons. He has been doing this surgery for almost 20 years and in fact trained many of the doctor's that are more well known for bariatric surgery in the Boston area. He is extremely competent and very caring. I couldn't be happier. His philosophy is a little bit different than most. He follows his patients closely. I have been seeing him almost monthly for the past15 months because he wants to watch closely until you stabelize. He also doesn't put all kinds of pressure on his patients. He doesn't believe in them focusing on the numbers to much and obsessing over the weight loss. This surgery is to make us healthier and I just allow him to watch my weight and worry about me. It is quite relieving. Anyway, I believe this philosophy of his and the way he runs his practice is what has allowed me to be so successful. His office staff, nurses and nutrionist are all fantastic too. LEt me know if I can be of any help. Read my profile and visit my personal web site at http://www.geocities.com/snow_flakefairy1/wls.html to learn more about my own personal experience with Dr. Forse. Good luck,
   — enjo4