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Just got my 1st fill yesterday. Wow, wierd feeling! I ate half a bowl of cream soup @ 5pm, never got hungry after. I hope she hit the "sweet spot" on the first shot!! **wishful thinking**

Pumpkin Chili? That sounds like a winner for the most unique category!! You may have just won it for me!!! I hope the majority like pumpkin!!!

Dr. Mindy Lane at Minamally Invasive Surgical Associates. They do surgeries through Ingham County Regional Medical Center. The only other place is Sparrow. I know that Sparrow's is a lot more strict in pre-op diet (3weeks of shakes compared to 2weeks w/ IRMC). I just got banded through MISA and they are great people. I put links to my surgeons and thier background info and contact info is on those pages as well. Call them and they will set up a pre evaluation with you to get the ball rolling!!! Good luck in whatever you choose!!! http://www.mmponline.com/physicians/4

:thumbup:Hmmmm....sounds good and may be worth trying. I know there were some white chili's last time, but maybe you got the secret???

C'mon....is that supposed to be a joke? :wub: By my name..you should realize I am a University of Michigan fan...and this chili cook-off is held during the Michigan vs. Michigan State game. You can see the problem here right? lol It soundes pretty good though....maybe I'll just change the name!!!???!!! :wub:

So my friends annual chili cookoff is coming up and I would not only like to win it again....but I would also like to eat the chili I make. Does anyone have any chili recipes that everyone raves over? I'm talking WINNING chili here...not just your ordinary stuff. :wub: My last years chili I cannot eat, plus I retired the recipie! lol **Please Help!!!**

Ang, no complications w/ surgery. It may seem like they go to far sometimes as far as blood work and various othr tests, but they really want you to be commited and are ready for surgery. I will be @ the Dow Auditorium tonight @ 5:30pm for Dr Lane. Will u be there?

Hey Ang, I was just banded the 15th of Sept @ Ingham Regional Med. Center. You have to go through Minimally Invasive Surgical Associates @ the Mid-Michigan Physicians Complex on Lake Lansing Road. Dr. Lane is a no B.S. doc. She is very straight forward and honest. The staff there will help you with anything! Give them a call and tell them you are considering the LapBand, they would love to talk to you. Address: 1540 Lk. Lansing Rd. Lansing, MI Phone: 517-913-4010

Thank you guys for responding! I will have to try the ricotta, never heard or had anything like it, sounds interesting though!! :thumbup: I did find some healthy recipies for pumpkin pie as well. I think the pumpkin may need to be more "whipped" however. I am tolerating foods pretty well, but I am also being careful as to not rush what I eat. I should be okay with the pumpkin pie though (never liked the crust anyway!! :smile2: ).

I am a Sept. 15th bandster! Everything seems to be going okay......so far! Still sore and taking it easy, trying to follow doc's orders...fluids, walking,fluids, walking...lol...I'm sure you get the idea! Anyother 15th bandsters feel free to keep in touch. it would be nice to know people who were banded the same time i was!!

Hey all! Just got banded on Monday the 15th. B-day is the 21st. My mom asked me today if I knew of anything I could have to celebrate (since obviously i cannot have cake!!). I thought pumpkin pie, but i looked it up and it doesn't seem healthy. I dunno, I just figured someone out there in the Lapband talk world would have an idea that is acceptable for someone a week out. Thanks!

Getting Banded on Sept 15th. Just started my 2 week VLCD today.

Just got my phone call on Friday that I will be getting banded on Sept. 15th!!! I start the VLCD on Sept 1st which is worrying me, I've heard it is a struggle. I've made it through several addictions so I'm sure I can make it through two weeks of shakes. I even get a Low-Cal, Low-Carb, Low- Sugar snack in between the 3 "shakes".

Hey everyone! My name is Dan; I'm 26 yrs old from Lansing, MI. I just started my "journey" in March. I weigh 298 lbs. right now, but topped out over 300 lbs. and I freaked out. My BMI is well over 50 and I knew I had to do something as diets just don't work. After researching my surgery options I decided on the Lap-Band. I am currently enrolled in the New Beginnings program at Ingham Regional Medical Center. I have already finished my PCP, RN, Exercise & Behavioral Therapist consults. Tomorrow I get to do my dietician consult and a week later I have to have a sleep study done and see a psychologist. Then I have to attend my 8 weeks of "classes" to help prepare me for life after being banded. The bariatric coordinator said I "should" be getting banded sometime late July**fingers crossed**. I'm hoping to get down to around 145-50 lbs within 1.5-2 yrs. Well, anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. This website is great and seems to give me a lot of answers and support!