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!!!!!

Sue2006: Hi Sue!! Welcome to bandland.. My name is Shirley. I live in Saint Clair Shores, Mich., and I have been banded since10/31/06, and have lost 27 with the band, but 125 lost

whwn I was weighed the day of my surgery. I had mine at Henry Ford Hospital "main campus". Wanna chat, hit me anytime. I am a member of the October bandsters So you will find me there to. Are you a february Bandster? Get Back. Shirley.....

Hi Shirley, Thanks for writting.

I am suppose to go in on monday to get a fill since I am not getting full at all I don't no if I m suppose top get full right away but I am not.

I had min done at Oakwodd hospita with Dr. Bagal I reallly liked him,

Thanks for listening.

Sue

Hi there Sue..

Welcome to the board. I'm going to be banded April 10th. I have my psych eval. tomorrow and that is the last of the hoops to jump through for the insurance. I can't wait to have the surgery behind me and start my new life.

We'll be traveling to Port Huron, about 4 hours away, to have the surgery done.

Judy

Well good luck and let me tell you once it is over you willbe so glad that you did it.

I have lost 40 pounds thus far and I could not be happier .

IT took about two weeks for me to recover but you may be differnt so good luck and keep in tocuh.

Sue:clap2:

Sue: What size is your band? Mine is a 4cc band, with only 1cc in it. I would like another fill, but my doc say's no more then 1lb. a week should

come off, so I'm right were I should be. Still a long way to go. I figure by

next summer, I should be were I want. Ever see the comercial about bariatic weight loss at Henry Fords? If you see two Dr.'s standing sillouette at the end of commercial, the partially bald one is mine.

He's a good Doc... Keep in touch.... Shirley...

Sue you probably do need a fill. I have actually gotten three already since my surgery on 2/6. Dr. Bacal will probably only give you a small fill to start with. My first one was only .75cc and the band absorbed most of it. I have a bit more restriction now but I still think I could use another fill.

Hi Sue, Welcome. I am from Grand Rapids, Dr. Baker did my band. I had it done on October 17, 2006 and have lost 44lbs. I also have only had 2 fills. 4cc's the 1st and 2cc's the 2nd. Total of 6cc's. I do need another fill, I only fill restriction when I eat fast. I go April 4th for one.

Again welcome, Mary

:)

I am doing pretty goo dnow but still at times I do not feel hungry.

I am still loosing so that is good.

I go back and see him on the 9th.

YOu said Dr. Bacal did yours on the 6th of Feb. have you been to any support meetings may be I have seen you there.

Thanks for all your help.

Yes Sue I have been to the last 3 months meetings so you have probably seen me there.

I missed last months meeting but I was at the one in Feb.

Ahhh well if you remember the morphine fiend who just had surgery in Feb... yeah that was me lol.

I went to see Dr. Bacal yesterday and he gave me .1 cc fill so we will see how well I do now.

I take it you always needed the morphine.

and did you have the little button to push when needed.

No I did not have a pump!!! I did ask for ite very time I wanted to sleep though.

That night they gave it to me to sleep but the next day they did not give me as much as when I asked for it.

When I was ready to go home the nurse got blood all over me she was in a hurry to get me out then I had to wait 20 minutes for a wheel chair my husband was so pissed.

I will havbe to ask Terri who you are I know I have seen you.

Take Care.:clap2:

Yeah I am the one she always teases since she has known me since I was little. She managed find me on here too. She thinks she is so sneaky sneaky :heh: Hi Terry I know you are reading this! You might as well log in and say hi to everyone here!

ok Now I know who you are I am sue her friend who lives arcoss the street:)