Where are all the Michigan people at??

[Kimmi 0]

Hi Caramel:

I am in the pre-op stage--scheduled for 10/22. I'm nervous and excited all at once. I had pre-admission testing today.

[Scarlett O'hara 0]

Hi,

I live in Harper Woods. Any east siders out there? any one do this thru the st john system? I am currently visiting my dr 6 times per their rules. only 3 more vistis to go and hopefull I will begin to schedule things. I am planning on attending the monthly support group by oakland hospital.

Just wondering if anyone had any experiences with St John and how it went !

[julialois 0]

I'm an eastsider, but not going to St. John, since Medicare won't cover with that hospital. Going to Harper 10/24. Dr Hawasli does the band at both hospitals, in fact, he's chief of the Laporoscopic (sp) Surgery at St John.

Best of luck to you.

[Kimmi 0]

I'm more in Central MI area.

[Teachlady 3]

Hi Caramel:

I am in the pre-op stage--scheduled for 10/22. I'm nervous and excited all at once. I had pre-admission testing today.

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow!!! Let us know how things go for you. Remember to walk, walk, walk and take the pain meds.

[Kimmi 0]

I'm home. I'm sore. But am trying to get up and move around after I've been sitting a while. Nervous about drinking too much too fast, but have not been drinking enough. I don't want to get dehydrated either. Got scared last night woke up and my mouth was dry so I brushed my teeth and my uvula (the dangly thing in your throat) was swollen. It was almost like one time when I had uvulitis. I felt dumb but I called the doctor. He said to try drink something warm. I gargled with salt Water and drank something warm. It feels better, but now I'm really nervous. I might call my Physician Assistant and see if she thinks she should look at it. Thanks for listening everyone--you're part of my lifeline.

[demsvmejm 5]

Kimmi...hang in there girl, it does get easier. Your throat is probably sore from the breathing tube during surgery, I know mine was for a few days. sugar free popcycles are yummy and will give you some extra Water my fav is the grape.

I did get dehydrated after surgery and that's no fun.

Congratulations on your surgery

[newbeginning 0]

Kimmi congratulations on your surgery! I hope you will feel better soon. You will see those pounds start dropping and forget all about the discomfort your feeling now. I haven't had mine yet, but my Dr. said that with me having my gall bladder out, it is about the same thing. So hopefully I will do good. Try to drink and walk!

[54Shirley 105]

Hello to you all from MICHIGAN!:whoo: Just a few thoughts here. I had my surgery done at Henry Fords They are a center of excellence if any one is interested, done 10/31/06. Muscle Milk Light is definetly the way to go, but buy it on the internet. a lot cheaper, bigger variety also.

That was what H.F. recomends to all their Bariatric patients. So yes you do need protien.

Oakland General is suppose to be a good place to go. Let me no how it is. They replaced both of my knees this year, did a great job.

Drink something cold like ice chips or s.f. popcycles it will take down the swelling, and you will slowely get your Water. Remember it's a slow process, should be 1 1/2 to 3LBS. per week. I no it doesn't sound like much, but you figure 12LBS. a month times 6 months = 72 lbs. thats a nice start, and this is a every day thing, so enjoy it. I no I do.

Any questins or comments? my name is Shirley from saint claire shores.

[Kimmi 0]

Will do New beginning. Trying anyway!

[Kimmi 0]

Thanks demsvmejm that's what the dr. said too. I was just so scared. That uvulitis I had before scared me. The uvula swelled up so much. It kept feeling like you had to cough out something stuck in your throat and just wouldn't go away. I ended up getting a shot of antibiotic then. I tried some sugar free popsicles! The strawberry kiwi was very tasty!

[Hopping To It 25]

Hi all,

I have just been approved and have been scheduled for banding on November 15th at Hurley Medical in Flint. I am from Pt. Huron but my insurance is B/C and they will not authorize my surgery here. I am so excited to get this going. I have been looking at all the posts and you guys seem so supportive, it is great!!

[newbeginning 0]

Sure hope the popsicles help!

Kim

[newbeginning 0]

Hi all,

I have just been approved and have been scheduled for banding on November 15th at Hurley Medical in Flint. I am from Pt. Huron but my insurance is B/C and they will not authorize my surgery here. I am so excited to get this going. I have been looking at all the posts and you guys seem so supportive, it is great!!

OH HOW Exciting!!! I am so happy for you!!!!

Kim:whoo:

[Kimmi 0]

I'm glad you're on the road to a new you! I was just banded on Monday (10/22) I have B/C too. If you don't mind my asking, what is their reasoning for not authorizing your surgery?