Hi everyone, I was so excited when I heard about this site. But right now I'm kinda of disappointed. It doesnt seem there is anyone on here from Michigan anymore... Hmmm....

Well, If anyone reads this I hope to hear from you soon! I'm pre-op and excited to hear about anyone's experiences! I hope you write!

Thanks!!!!!

Checking in again.

I'm due for my band in a mere two weeks! So close!

Maria

hi, called my insurance co. and they said they would pay for a lap band but with a 12 months diet program,can u get around that?

Hi,Am sitting in San Diego as I speak....was going to have my surgery next sunday...my son-in-law said why don't to call your insurance for the heck of it and see if they would pay...well low and behold they will!!!! So here I am trying to deside if I should go ahead and have it done in mexico or wait untill I go back to michigan? How long does it take to go throw Dr Deol for start to finish

Hi,Am sitting in San Diego as I speak....was going to have my surgery next sunday...my son-in-law said why don't to call your insurance for the heck of it and see if they would pay...well low and behold they will!!!! So here I am trying to deside if I should go ahead and have it done in Mexico or wait untill I go back to michigan? How long does it take to go throw Dr Deol for start to finish

Hi Anne, It took me about 6 weeks to go through all the pre-op testing and get scheduled. Beyond that I also had to do 4 weeks of Optifast pre-surgery. It could've been a little faster, but I was at the mercy of the appointment schedules of the nutritionist and psychologist. Both whom are very flexible, which I appreciated.

I personally think Dr. Deol is well worth the wait. Her entire team is fantastic. They have been with me every step of the way. I also think if your insurance will pay, why not let them?

Maria

Hi I'm a fellow Michi"bander".......just had my surgery a week ago. So far so good. Would love to be able to keep in touch with you or others from Michigan. Great success to you and everyone else

Hi,Am sitting in San Diego as I speak...was going to have my surgery next sunday...my son-in-law said why don't to call your insurance for the heck of it and see if they would pay...well low and behold they will!!!! So here I am trying to deside if I should go ahead and have it done in Mexico or wait untill I go back to michigan? How long does it take to go throw Dr Deol for start to finish

It goes by quickly! Dr. Deol and Rebecca are wonderful. She does require a few pre-op appts like psych exam, nutritionist, possibly a stress test, etc... but it's worth it I think. Also the 4 week liquid boot-camp, oh I mean diet. But it's really not that bad, it's only hard for the first 3 days, and it gets you ready for post-op! Good luck and let us know what you decide to do.

Hello to all my Michigan neighbors....Glad to find you on here, will be nice to keep in touch with others going through this journey together. Ok question for someone....how do you guys get all these cute "decorations" for your posts....especially like the running graphs of progress, can anyone tell me where and how to do all this kind of stuff on here...some of them are very cool and creative. Thanks Chris

Hello to all my Michigan neighbors....Glad to find you on here, will be nice to keep in touch with others going through this journey together. Ok question for someone....how do you guys get all these cute "decorations" for your posts....especially like the running graphs of progress, can anyone tell me where and how to do all this kind of stuff on here...some of them are very cool and creative. Thanks Chris

Hi Chris!

I made my ticker at tickerfactory.com. I believe there are a few other sites as well. I think I noticed choosing2lose.com as well. They take you through a series of questions, so putting them together is very easy. When you see a ticker like that, the web site they came from is usually in small print right on top. Hope that helps!

Maria

Just wanted to thank everyone for the replies, especially April. I think I got it figured out . Hope all are doing well and so far I'm very happy its been 13 days and I've lost 16 lbs. I'm happy for the jump start, I know the loss will slow down, but this sure gives a person alot of incentive. :clap2:

HI guys It's been a while since I last spoke to u all. I had my surgery on Dec. 18, 2006. Everything went great! I'm almost at the six week mark. My first fill will be on Feb. 21. That seems like a long time but I really don't mind. I have been losing pretty well so far. I haven't started working out yet. Hopefully Within the next week or so I'll start something.

Hey Michigan! Just wanted to report that I got my band this past Monday and everything went great! Still dealing with some gas issues, but I can handle it.

Maria

Congrats Juno!!!!!!!

Henry Ford Hospital

{Geniouses at work}

Hi all you Michibanders! I have been looking for this site for a long time, and boom there it was, rite in my face. I started reading on all of you from page 1. Now hear I am. Some of you I recognise from me saying "HELLO

FROM MICHIGAN" that might get some attention. I also wrote that I believe even though we are going threw the same thing, that we are all different! I think it would be nice "if possible" that a lot of us could meet in a Mall, or coffee shop, or something. , And we could all talk to each other.

I'm sure we have some great stories to tell. That's what I posted before,

I still think it's a great Idea. I'm not pushin, because I'm the new kid on this thread. You people kick it around, and see if you are interested.

Born in Detroit, Married, lived in Hamtramck, Reside in Saint Clair Shores, and have a retirement home in St. Helen ,Michigan.

Banded 10/31/06 weight 231

356/210/135 I hope

Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Genaw {Genious at work}

read my journal, you'll see why.

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.

I am Michigan all the way!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Hello everyone, Is anyone from Upper Michigan? Sunnysea

Hello Sunnysea,

I'm from the Traverse City area. We are about 100 miles south of the bridge along the Lake Michigan shoreline. There are not many people here from the Northern MI area, mostly down state.

We frequently visit the U.P. in the summer. Camping is the best family fun! We love the Manistque area and also Munising. We also do our yearly trip to the "Big Spring" and see Kitch-iti-kippi.

Last year we took the kids on a three day waterfall tour along Pictured Rocks.

Last summer we swam in three of the great lakes! (Superior, Huron & Michigan)

Any way, enough of my summer journies!

Have you had the procedure, or are your just investigating right now?

Good luck