Where are all of the sleevers of MI?

Hi Everyone, I'm from Newport Michigan (little village in Monroe). I had my sleeve on December 19 at Toledo Hospital in Toledo Ohio by Dr. Patrick White. Nice to see so many from MI here!

Hi everyone im from clinton twp mi i was done on 12/11/12 by dr hawasli in st clair shores im 3 1/2 weeks post op and im down 30 lbs 60 total

Hi everyone im from clinton twp mi i was done on 12/11/12 by dr hawasli in st clair shores im 3 1/2 weeks post op and im down 30 lbs 60 total

That is great! How are you feeling overall with pain, etc. and how has it been getting used to the new way of eating/drinking?

That is great! How are you feeling overall with pain' date=' etc. and how has it been getting used to the new way of eating/drinking?[/quote']

No pain since the 5 day, its been rough on me getting used to not eatting like i used and drinking Water like crazy but other then that no regrets I'm only taking pepcid to help fight the acid reflux

No pain since the 5 day, its been rough on me getting used to not eatting like i used and drinking Water like crazy but other then that no regrets I'm only taking pepcid to help fight the acid reflux

Do they expect the reflux to lessen eventually? That is awesome the pain lasted under a week, makes me optimistic about returning to work in a short amount of time.

Do they expect the reflux to lessen eventually? That is awesome the pain lasted under a week' date=' makes me optimistic about returning to work in a short amount of time.[/quote']

Its starting to i went back to work in 8 days and i had no restrictions I was told to lift as much as I could work out as much as I could and do everything that I wanted to i even went to the golf range on Thursday with no problems

I'm not yet sleeved- looking into it- from downriver Michigan...Trenton to be exact- looks like surgery will be performed at Henry Ford Wyandotte...anyone have any advice or tips for a newbie?!

Hi everyone! Just found this thread. I'm in the Farmington Hills area and was sleeved in August at Oakwood hospital in Dearborn. I'm down 67lbs and loving life only 16lbs to goal weight!

Hi All! I'm from Harbor Springs Michigan. I'm just starting to jump through the hoops and get the process rolling. I am going through Weight Loss Services at Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. I wanted to stop in and say, "hi," to the other Michiganders.

Hey everyone! I've been looking for some kind of support group online and I just found this site!

For my insurance I was required to have 8 months of medical documentation and December will be month five. I've had my psych evaluation and everything else and I've been cleared for surgery at this point, and I'll be done with my documentation in March and then I will be able to schedule surgery. So at this point I'm thinking my actual surgery will be in May or June!

Up until last week I really hadn't been taking surgery seriously because I was in the mindset that it was so far away, or that it just wouldn't happen for whatever reason, or just the fact that I honestly cannot even imagine being any other size so it all seems to unbelievable to me. But since I saw my doc last it has finally hit me that this is happening, if I want it to. And I've finally decided this is what I really want and I'm now allowing myself to get excited about it.

It's just crazy to imagine. I think that's going to be the hardest thing for me; learning to let go of how I've viewed myself for the last 25 years. I've always been big, so my weight has been a part of who I am and how I deal with things for so long. But I'm excited for this new, HUGE life change. Terrified, but also excited. Haha.

Anyway, I'm happy to have found this site and be able to talk to people who are going through, or have gone through, the same thing.

-Mary

Hi, Mary! I relate to much of what you are feeling. I have been doing the supervised diet counseling since July, skipped August-October b/c I misunderstood what was needed, and didn't get excited until about two weeks ago when I was finally given a date for surgery. I am going in May. I would love to hear how things are going for you pre- and post-op.

I will be having my surgery in Petoskey by Dr. Baker. I am so pumped!

Hi All! I'm from Harbor Springs Michigan. I'm just starting to jump through the hoops and get the process rolling. I am going through Weight Loss Services at Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. I wanted to stop in and say, "hi," to the other Michiganders.

I am going through McLaren as well. Good luck! It goes faster than you think.

Hi to the new Michigan to be sleevers! I was self pay so mine time so I went to the first seminar October 4th, saw the doctor the next week, and had all my tests, etc. done and sleeved on Nov. 12th. Upped my protein this week, and am now down 48.5 pounds over halfway to my goal!! Still struggling with all my liquids though!!! So glad I did this. I haven't been this low in many years!!!! Carol

Hi to the new Michigan to be sleevers! I was self pay so mine time so I went to the first seminar October 4th, saw the doctor the next week, and had all my tests, etc. done and sleeved on Nov. 12th. Upped my Protein this week, and am now down 48.5 pounds over halfway to my goal!! Still struggling with all my liquids though!!! So glad I did this. I haven't been this low in many years!!!! Carol

HI Carol - congratulations on your success! Half way to goal has to feel great! I was lucky that I didn't have a waiting period and my insurance covered the procedure. My first seminar was early October and my surgery was December 19. I'm glad I did it, and looking forward to losing lots more!

Happy Friday! I have a question for anyone who has had their surgery through McLaren Northern Michigan or Dr. Randal Baker...what kind of pre-op diet does he put you on? Does he require you to buy the supplements in the office or give a guideline? I have an appt with him in two weeks, but I am inpatient for answers. Thanks!

Happy Friday! I have a question for anyone who has had their surgery through McLaren Northern Michigan or Dr. Randal Baker...what kind of pre-op diet does he put you on? Does he require you to buy the supplements in the office or give a guideline? I have an appt with him in two weeks, but I am inpatient for answers. Thanks!

Hi BethAnn. You're going to enjoy Dr. Baker. He is an outstanding surgeon and wonderful man in general. He was my surgeon too. I went through his Grand Health Partners (GHP) facility in GR but I'm pretty certain his requirements through McLaren will be similar. I would expect that you will purchase your two week pre-op and two week post op foods and Vitamins from McLaren or directly from GHP. There will be a bunch of information that will be given to you, pay close attention to their recommendations and follow them closely. That is all that I did, follow and do what I was told, and it has worked wonderfully for me. Best of luck to you.