Carriedaway78

Linda, I competely understand about chickening out. I was just like that at first! After the seminar I went to at Henry Ford, I really liked what I heard, but it took me a month or so to make the next step. At first though, I will tell you I was leaning more towards gastric bypass and have since decided on lap band. I think it's a better match for me, plus it's not as invasive. But that's something you don't have to decide at this very moment. In fact, they told me I didn't have to let them know my decision until the meeting with my surgeon. If you need anyone to talk to about it, please feel free to email me at carriemc78@hotmail.com. I'm just waiting for my surgeons call now so I can get my date! I'm really excited, but also really nervous. But I've heard such success stories, I think it's the right thing to do. Thanks for the wishes! Good luck to you and as I said, feel free to email me!

Hi there Linda. I am actually going through the Henry Ford Warren Campus bariatric center. I have to tell you, they have all been so amazing. My surgeon's name is Dr. Pesta. The other doctor there is Dr. Marshall. I have gone through the seminar, psych eval, 4 hour class, sleep studies, physical, stress test, etc. Everyone I have encountered has been so awesome. I hate hospitals and really don't like anything to do with them, but they have all really put me at ease. I've heard nothing but great things from people who have gone to them as well. Check them out if you are interested. Good luck with whatever route you take!

I just wanted to say hi, I am new to the forum. I am in the process of getting lap band surgery. I am just waiting for my surgeon to call me to set up my appointment for my surgery date! I've gone through everything else and am just waiting for that now!