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Hi and welcome. I just went to the information seminar on Tuesday. I liked it because it presented both gastric bypass and the lap band options. We were able to see the pros and cons of both. For me, the lap band seems the route to take. If anyone is in the Michigan area and is interested in getting some really good solid information on these procedures to start, I highly recommend checking out the weight program at Beaumont Hospital.

Welcome! You have certainly come to the right place for information and great people. I found the video of the actual surgery facinating. I also find it so cool when someone posts here right after they get the band. Very encouraging.

Hello and Welcome!! I am from Michigan as well. Southfield. I feel as you do, brehere, at 53 it is time for me to get serious about my weight too. I am at the very beginning stage of all this. I am going to Beaumont next week for the seminar, as I have said before in another post. They require the seminar as babygrl1234 stated. The people here on this forum are so nice. It is great to have a place to get real support, encouragement and plenty of information.

Many congrats! I look forward to mine in the coming months. So glad it worked so well for you. Continued success!! I used to live in near Boston. Lahey Clinic is a great place.

Hi and thanks so much for all your kind words of welcome. faithmd, I will be sure to ask about hidden costs. I really appreciate you bringing that to my attention. I will report here what I find out about the any costs like that after I go to the seminar. I am also relieved to hear that Dr. Krause has a great reputation! That helps a me feel alot better about this, believe me. Big Wave Dave, I am nervous about all of this too. But, we have to think of our health. My doctor told me that if I don't do something about my weight, I could be easily taking 20 years off my life. I have alot of weight to lose. I am tired of dieting and gaining it all back and more. I know nothing is perfect, but we gotta try our best!!

Hi, :wave: to my neighbor across the lake! The introductory seminar I am going to is at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. The surgeon that performs this surgery there is Dr. Krause. My plans now are to hopefully have the surgery at Beaumont if all goes well at the seminar. I had my gallbladder out there last year and I was very pleased with the level of care I received. I am a very large woman and they seemed to be able to handle my restrictions very well. So I figured best to stick with what works.

Hi everyone! I am very new to all of this. I am pre-op for sure. I am just starting the process. I am going to the informational seminar on Tuesday May 29, 2007 with my husband. In the past, I almost had the gastric bypass surgery. I got married 5 years ago and my husband was not pleased with how dangerous that procedure can be. So, I did not have it done. I am so glad that a safer alternative is now available. I have a ton of weight to lose. But at 53, it is way overdue for me. So I just wanted to check in. I have enjoyed all the great information and tips available here. I look forward becoming a part of this forum as my progress continues. Hugs:huggie: