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Hi Doglover, I went to Sparrow Weight Management about a month ago. I met with Kathy Kazcynski RN. I am in the process of insurance approval. For me it is important to have closer access to my support system and the Dr. who will perform the surgery. I live about 20 mi from Sparrow. Let me know how your info meeting went. I'm hoping to be able to get banded by the beginning of the year.

:)Hi everyone. I am just getting started in this process and also have BCBS PPO of MI. I am encouraged by your posts. My BMI is 36, with 2 comorbidities, 12 mo.s documented weight loss program (Jenny Craig), also weight watchers x3, Trim 4 Life, Dexatrim, Slim Fast, Atkins, you name it I've done it. If I need to, I will take a sleep apnea test as according to my husband and children I snore like a roaring train. Also, a strong family history of DM and heart disease. I will continue to check back on this thread often. Best Wishes, Chris:)

I am very pleased to have found this thread. I haven't been thin since I was first married. Mentally for years, I never considered myself overweight, let alone severely obese (BMI is 36), however recently I have fallen and injured my leg (couldn't hardly get up because of my weight) and am on medicine for high cholesterol, GERDS, anxiety/depression, and have a strong family history of Diabetes and heart disease. I really do want to be thin. I worry about whether my husband will be supportive and happy for me. I know my children and my parents will be supportive. I want to get healthy so I can live longer and seen my children, grandchildren and Gt grandchildren. My goal is to have my surgery by the end of this year and make 2008 my year for change. Chris :confused: