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Cinnaberry

By Cinnaberry, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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susieq125    0

susieq125
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hi

i had my surgery nov 7th i just had my second fill. so far everything is fine and no problems. gts is great. you will do great.

sue

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julialois    0

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HI ALL--

JUST A QUICK NOTE TO SAY I'VE HAD MY FIRST FILL ON THURSDAY AND IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED. I GO TO SEE DR. HAWASLI (WHO IS GREAT, BY THE WAY) AGAIN ON THE 28TH. HE'S THE ONE WHO DOES THE FILLS, NOT A NURSE. DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT, (PAINWISE), BUT I'VE HAD SHOTS WHICH HURT MORE THAN THAT. SEEING THE PULMONOLOGIST TOMORROW TO BE (I HOPE) TAKEN OFF THE OXYGEN. GETTING IN AT LEAST 3 DAYS/WEEK AT THE WARREN POOL FOR WALKING AND AEROBICS.

JULIA

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Blund    0

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The waiting is making me crazy! I think I'll call the surgeon's office to see if they have everything yet. Anyone out there using Grand Traverse Surgery?

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megster    0

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Hi! I was also banded through Grand Traverse with Dr. Slikkers. I love their office. I also had Dr. Ralph Ford (the doctor out on Old Mission Peninsula) and thought he was great. I actually just had to go back to Munson yesterday because I had a flipped port and it was simple, didn't hurt and was done quickly.

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Blund    0

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When were you banded, Megster?

I saw the psych at "Old Town Psych Serv" Dr Mike somebody, I don't remember, but he was GOOD looking! I know there is a support group for bariatric surgery (mostly RNY people) and I asked him about a Lap Band support group. He said there isn't one around here, but he's been thinking about starting one. He said 8 out of 10 patients he sees now are Lap Banders. I live about 30 minutes from TC, but would probably attend if he started one. If there is enough interest, I bet he'd do it.

Barb

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julialois    0

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The waiting is making me crazy! I think I'll call the surgeon's office to see if they have everything yet. Anyone out there using Grand Traverse Surgery?

KEEP YOUR CHIN UP, BLUND. I WAITED FROM FEB 1, 2007 UNTIL OCTOBER 24 TO FINALLY GET MY BAND. THE WAIT IS WORTH IT. I CAN SAY THAT NOW, BUT HAD MY DOUBTS AT TIMES.

JULIA

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Blund    0

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I left a message with the coordinator at my surgeon's office. I'm sure she has all the patients driving her nuts. Hopefully she'll call back today or tomorrow.

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megster    0

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Hello Blund

I was banded on Dec. 7 2007. I live in the UP so it is quite a drive for me so i probably wouldn't attend any meetings.

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susieq125    0

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megster

where do you live in the up? i live in st ignace had lap band surgery on nov 7th with dr featherstone. if you are close. a few of us started a wls support group the 2nd tues of the month. if interested i can let you know where and what time hope to hear from you

sue

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54Shirley    105

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Hi Yankeeblue 08: Just thought I'd say "I'm from saint clair shores" and I don't no of any specialists over here. I had my work done at Henry Fords.

Like PH they are a Center of Excellence. They have got the handle on this whole Bariatric thing. the U of M Hospital told me to go there, they said "we have not yet perfected it, but we will!! So in the meantime go to H.F.H. they have the Monopoly on this. Well they were really good,

I can't complain. Just thought I would tell a little about my journey.

Keep in touch Neighbors. Band member forever. Shirley...

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megster

in what direction do you live from st ignace? we already have someone coming from the soo. maybe when the weather gets better you can join us.

sue

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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