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!!!!!

Darn it I still don't know who you are yet =). Guess I will have to find out at the next meeting.

well I have only been to one meeting and that was the one in Feb.

Well I think there is a plastic surgeon coming this month. Now I only ahve to figure out how to get some free plastic surgery lol.

Yes I will be at this one for sure I want to hear what he has to say not knowing that I will need it afterwards though.

In may I will not be there we are going to Florida and I just can't wait will this weather ever decide what it wants to do.

I know!!!! The weather is horrible and driving me bonkers!

I have watched it snow all day and now I am waiting for it to stop snowing and for the sun to come out but it just may not.

How do you get the ticker scale on the bottom of your messages?

Here's a link to the thread about the ticker:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/get-ticker-your-t16218.html

Just go to www.tickerfactory.com and follow the instructions.

I'm from Michigan, too. Warren. I also considered Dr. Deol, but since I'm a "silver oldie" and on Medicare, I decided not to go with her, since she doesn't take Medicare. That meant I'd have to pay her then send info to Medicare. Blah!!!

I asked my regular doctor who, from the local list, he thought would be good and he recommended Dr. Hawasli, who works out of St. John Hospital in Detroit. It turns out that Dr. H. has done 2 surgeries (not lap-band) on my MD. What higher recommendation did I need?

I've got all my ducks in a row and see the dietitian next Tuesday (May 1) and then I'll get my surgery date. Keep your fingers crossed.

Good luck to all.

Hey Julia.. DH and I were married 28 years ago at the Congregational Church in Warren. DH's dad used to work at the GM Tech plant in Warren.

Hope everything goes well for you and you get your surgery date soon!!!

Judy

Julia: Keep in touch. This is Shirley from Saint Clair Shores, Mi..

Good Luck Julia! I see Dr. Deol next Tuesday, May 1st for my first apt. I hope all goes well for both of us. Does anyone have any advice as to what I need to take to my first apt.? I have had my physical, all my blood work, my cardio work up and all my paper work done in advance they require... anything else I am missing? Also, my insurance is BCBS Messa, does anyone know anything about them as to how well they approve? I have called them but they won't give any information except that it must be medically necessary.

Good Luck Julia! I see Dr. Deol next Tuesday, May 1st for my first apt. I hope all goes well for both of us. Does anyone have any advice as to what I need to take to my first apt.? I have had my physical, all my blood work, my cardio work up and all my paper work done in advance they require... anything else I am missing? Also, my insurance is BCBS Messa, does anyone know anything about them as to how well they approve? I have called them but they won't give any information except that it must be medically necessary.

BC/BS MESSA is one of the best for approval. They don't require the 12 month supervised diet and no psych eval. As long as you have all your ducks in a row and you meet the age and BMI requirements, you are good to go. I have the retired teacher's BCBS PPO and didn't have to wait for approval. I turned my stuff in and they scheduled my appointment. Hubby didn't fit the criteria so he has to have a pre-auth. That takes weeks and weeks. But you should be all set. Good luck to you!!!

James..

The letter from your PCP should indicate that the surgery is medically necessary. That will satisfy the insurance co.

Hey Julia.. DH and I were married 28 years ago at the Congregational Church in Warren. DH's dad used to work at the GM Tech plant in Warren.

Hope everything goes well for you and you get your surgery date soon!!!

Judy

Thanx, Judy. Shirley, my doc is in SCS.

RWM retired from the Tech Center in September, 1992. But they employ @40K folks there, so it's like a small city. We were married 49 yrs ago in Hamtramck, our home town.