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Hello - I had started this journey back in January - and my husband and I decided that we would take a spring break vacation with our 6 yr old daughter. That vacation (a cruise) is fast approaching. When we get back I start my 2 weeks of liquid diet. And then have the surgery. Anyone else plan and go on a nice vacation just prior to surgeery? Did you 'binge' at all while on vacation? Or were you able to stick to a sensible low-calorie diet? I am a little afraid that I might overdo it...

Anyone use Dr's Lane and/or Richardson in Lansing Michigan? If yes, please let me know how you liked (or didn't) like them --- thanks! :mad2:

I also have BSBC PPO as a state employee. I called the BSBC office and asked alot of questions (my surgeon gave me a page of questions to ask them). They answered all of the questions and then some - and they followed up with a two-page letter. They do not have a pre-authorization requirement, however they will check with the surgeons office to assure every pre-req was met. They did require a 6-month physician supervised program (within 2 or 5 years). My surgeon's office is soooo picky on the pre-op stuff that I feel very confident that everything will be paid for by BCBS. I go for my pre-op surgeon appt this Friday - with a planned surgery date of April 27!!!! :mad2:

My pre-surgical consult is March 13 - would like someone similar to myself either going through it --- or already have gone through it. I am 46 Married - 13 years 6 year old daughter Work full-time Love to garden, cook and "used to" compete in volleyball and softball. Amount to lose - approx 100 lbs

Hi - I am a "soon to be banded" patient of Dr Lane - at Ingham Reg Hosp. Anyone out their also a patient with them? They have had sooooo many seminars - the weekly meetings are PACKED - so thought some of you may be on this site and we could exchange stories and suport each other throught the process. :crying:

I have my pre-op consult on March 13th....all ready to start the two weeks of liquids....can you drink as MUCH of the liquid as you want? Or are you limited?

Hi Everyone- Lansing person here - I will be banded (hopefully) at the end of April 2009. Minimally Invasive Surgical Assoc. (Dr Mindy Lane). Dr. Lane is the no-nonsense "tell you like it is" doctor - which is EXACTLY what I need! My primary physician is very super supportive of me getting banded and has been a good asset for the pre-op process. I just got the call for the consult with the SURGEON!!! Yea - - looks like I am a few weeks away from being banded

Hello - this is my 1st post I have attended a seminar, chosen a surgeon, and have now completed all the post-op testing and classes. Waiting for the appt with the surgeon and get my surgery date. I am very happy with the surgeon's office that I have chosen and so far (cross my fingers) my insurance company has NOT been a barrier! Hoping to be banded at the end of April 2009!!