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!!!!!

hi, Michiganders. I am from Kalamazoo and was banded on May 31, 2007.

Congratulations on the weight loss!!!, I seem to be having a slow go at it so for. I go tomorrow for my second fill and hope this starts the weight loss again.

Hi, I'm new on the board and I live in Whitmore Lake. I am just waiting for a surgery date at Hurley in Flint, they are scheduling for September and I should have a set date next week. You have all done so great on your weight loss and Thanks for all the information you're sharing.

Hi vdebv,

Welcome to the board. I was banded last year at Hurley. Good luck with your surgery!

julialois: Hi my name is Shirley and I too am from Michigan. I got tired of getting screwed around from the crew at Harper Hospital, so... I went to <p>Henry Fords in Detroit. It was fantastic!!! I had Dr. Jeffrey Genaw as my surgeon ;he is chief of surgery;. Henry Fords is a center of excellence hospital. So if you have h.a.p. ins. it's covered in full, because they understand that if they nip this in the begining stages, they won't have to pay for blood pressure meds., or diabetic hospital stays. In my case they pd. for a right, and left knee. &quot;just done in May&quot;. So as far as running you around like most insurances do. NOPE!!! If you get approved from this surgeon, and have h.a.p. your good to go. If you have to go through the ins. pain, well,,, he's worth it. If you can't youse this pass it on.... Shirley......48082 and 48656

Shirley, I noticed your zip code is 48082. I grew up in that area code! I lived on Beverly St. (14 Mile). I have lived in Roseville for 15+ years now. I was banded on Monday, 8/27/07, so I'm very new to this. I'm still very much in the gassy stage! I can't wait for this to "pass"! Hee hee

Hello fellow bandsters. Noticed the zip references and thought i'd hop in from 48080. How's it all going? I've been banded for 4 1/2 months now and sometimes still can't believe it. This time the weight is coming off and is going to stay off.

HI - I am from TC also, I am scheduled in Detroit October 5th. Are you happy with your outcome. Any pre or post op advice?? Thanks

My first few days I wondered what the heck did I do to myself, but just remember it gets better every day.

It's a whole new learning experience and you learn a lot of the rules by trial and error.

I'm 4 1/2 months post op and know that I'm on my way to weight loss that I may never have to yo yo again. that makes it all worth it.

Hello I am also New here.:clap: I am doing the dr. letter and psy. evail. stage...I am hoping for a Dec. 8 - Jan. 7 which is College break for me...:eek: I am 47 and am in college for accounting...My height is 5'3 and weight is 224 lbs....my goal is to reach 125 lbs. I know this will take time and alot of hard work on my part...as Dr. Schram said this is just a helpping tool we still have to do all the work! Oh I live in MI also, Newaygo ....

Have a Great Day!

Hi,

This is my very first post. I'm likely looking at self pay and it will be MX as that's a major stretch on my budget. I have spoken w/ Dr. Shram's office on the West side of the state for follow-up. Does he have support groups, too?

Tammy,

Who was your surgeon? My surgeon is moving to Chicago and I need a doc to do my fills. Did you like yours? Is he/she good at fills? I'm hoping that since you live in the next city, you have someone close that you like.

this is the best day. just received phone call fro dr featherstones office. my surgery is set for nov 7th. it has been a easy processes. so happy:whoo::whoo::whoo:

Yes I am from Michigan and I got my band done in Oakwood hopsital

Hi all,

Yippee!!!!! :whoo::whoo::whoo: I called my dr's office when I was in the UP last week. Finally!!!!!!!!! I'm scheduled for October 24th at Harper Hospital. I kept waiting since this surgeon was highly recommended by my md. I've been at this since my seminar on February 1st!!!!

I was really getting impatient since I'll be 70 in January, even though most of the time I don't feel it. (at least in my mind, I don't---my body is something else)

Keep your fingers crossed that they dont mess up and have to reschedule me. Don't know if I can stand much more waiting.

A question--I'm not good on the computer, but how do I get the ticker to copy to my mails? A kindergarten step would be nice. Thanks,

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Oh Yes, I forgot to say that my zip code is 48093.

banded for just about 2 months now, getting close to having lost 40lbs! im a senior in High School and in the 49014 area

banded for just about 2 months now, getting close to having lost 40lbs! im a senior in High School and in the 49014 area

Purplegirl, that is so awesome!!! I wish I had the opportunity to do this at a younger age. I'm so happy for you! You go girl!