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!!!!!

Thats great, I take blood presure pills but have for a long time it sure would be nice to get off them. I hope I will be as suscessful as you have been. I did weigh myself on Monday and was down 13 pounds, I know it will slow up once I get to eat some solid foods but I want to still keep my eye on the calories.

Hi all I was suppose to go for my consultion in Augest and got scared and chickened out so I am going next week. I am going to Yspli. I am excited to start a new chapter in my life but I am really scared about having surgery. But today was the breaking point when I went to look for a Halloween costume and none fit me I want to cry.:eek:

I'm looking for a surgeon in Lansing, Grand Rapids area. Any suggestions?

Hi, my name is Marshall and I just had my surgery yesterday. I was worried about getting it, but it went fine. I'm a little sore but the staff and Doctor at the Barix center made me feel so comfortable I didn't even know when it happened. I remember nothing. My Wife had the Lapband last year and she has lost 65 lbs. and looks fantastic at 160 lbs.

I'm looking for a surgeon in Lansing, Grand Rapids area. Any suggestions?

Dr. Mindy Lane at Minamally Invasive Surgical Associates. They do surgeries through Ingham County Regional Medical Center. The only other place is Sparrow. I know that Sparrow's is a lot more strict in pre-op diet (3weeks of shakes compared to 2weeks w/ IRMC). I just got banded through MISA and they are great people. I put links to my surgeons and thier background info and contact info is on those pages as well. Call them and they will set up a pre evaluation with you to get the ball rolling!!! Good luck in whatever you choose!!!

http://www.mmponline.com/physicians/4

I know its easy for me to tell you not to be scared, I was scared also at 58 it was a big step after living my life the way I wanted, I'm still scared, I want to succeed but to do so I had to take that step, I know it's a live changeing surgery, but I just wanted so bad to not be this big any longer. I can happily say I weighted myself today, two and half weeks after surgery and I have lost 14 pounds, of course I can't eat yet, I'm still on full liquids but my pants are actully looser. So all I can say is if you are ready to make a big change in your life meaning little meals and little pieces of food and excerise etc., you will get the strenght to forge ahead. I wish you all the luck in the world, please feel free to keep me posted.

I am getting banded on Nov 19,2008 and i am looking to talk to other november banders i am new to this site, and i am excited that there is something out there for us... since i found out my date, i started walking a mile aday and cutting down on food and my coffee! its has been hard, but why not just start now? lol

i will have to say i am very affraid at this point... waiting and waiting... thinking and thinking... but at the same time i cant wait to see myselft thin-happy-healty-active and smiling....

i am 39 bmi and 5'7, i really would love to lose 100 lbs but my body type is dense if anyone knows what i mean .. i am not 2 flabby, just solid... i guess...?

so, i am worried about the pre-op diet i hope i dont want to rip everyones head off! lol any ideas??

thanks

tresa

good luck to u all

I am from Traverse City Mi. I am just waiting on the approval from tricare.

good for you any qusestions please ask it will be 2 years for me next week

Lapbanders from Kalamazoo? Will have my surgery March 10th with Dr. Saber. Would like to hear from others who've had their procedures at Bronson Hospital.

Laweezmi

I am from Traverse City. I got the approval from tricare for the consultation.