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!!!!!

boobookitty...my husband doesn't like me identifying my location to people either. hehehe. I'm not too worried. What day will you be banded.

Lol...glad mine isn't the only one then! I am being banded on the 1st, which is a Tuesday! I start the liquids in the a.m. I am actually excited. lol...

I hate waiting, and waiting. Don't they say good things come to those who wait???????

Good luck and let us know what happens.

Martha

I am sorry Martha, but at least you are loosing! :eek: You go girl.

Just wanted to stop in and say "hi" from Texas. I am a Michigander, although I live in Texas now!! Miss the weather up there. Visited for 2 weeks in early July and now I'm back in 100+ weather!!! Ugh!! Well, my sister is thinking about lapband and lives in Bay City. I want her to go to an experienced doctor of lapband....over 1,000...any advice?? I will be banded on July 28 in Mexico (self pay).

Thanks!!

Just wanted to stop in and say "hi" from Texas. I am a Michigander, although I live in Texas now!! Miss the weather up there. Visited for 2 weeks in early July and now I'm back in 100+ weather!!! Ugh!! Well, my sister is thinking about lapband and lives in Bay City. I want her to go to an experienced doctor of lapband....over 1,000...any advice?? I will be banded on July 28 in Mexico (self pay).

Thanks!!

Good luck with your banding. You may miss the weather here but trust me, lately it has been just like Texas! (I used to live in Galveston & Wichita Falls). Except we have the mugginess not the dry heat. lol...

I am getting my banding at Hurley Hospital in Flint. They are still realtively new for it. ABout a year. BUT they have been doing the Rou E Y for 7 years. SO I think they know what they are doing! Just tell her you think she should check out other places.

Hi Boo Boo,

What is the name of your Dr.? I might consider giving him/her a call???

Martha

i have a consult with a doctor at hurley in flint... i know a few people that went there and so far they are happy with them .. really friendly

Thanks Danie,

Do you have a Dr's name?

Martha

Ready2bthin.. Tell her to check out the lapband center of Michigan in Port Huron. There's two doctors there and between the two of them they have over 1500 surgeries. I'll be banded by them on August 3rd.

the doctor i will be seeing is james wagner

Hi Boo Boo,

What is the name of your Dr.? I might consider giving him/her a call???

Martha

Dr. Farhan @ Hurley BC. He is very nice and the staff is very nice. BUT the after care DR. ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!! My mom went with me and she loved him as well!

Let me know if you go with them. :clap2:

Ready2bthin.. Tell her to check out the lapband center of Michigan in Port Huron. There's two doctors there and between the two of them they have over 1500 surgeries. I'll be banded by them on August 3rd.

Actually, I had told her to check out Port Huron as I believe that the docs there were proctored by one of the Mexican docs I was looking at. Not positive about that, but I knew they were one of the more experienced places in Michigan. Thanks for your input and hope all goes well!!

MMPC weight loss centers....Dr. Baker is great!! All costs are clearly explained and they work with most insurance companies. Around $800 dollars out of pocket.

Thanks all who has responded to me about hospitals, to do LB. in MI

Martha

Hi, I'm from Michigan too!

I'm in the beginning stages of this process. I would love to have a support group from Michigan. I went to the Barix and would like to know if anyone has any info on the LapBand surgeries?

Thank You