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Stacy160

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Stacy160    201

Stacy160
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Just posted in the "Where are the Michigan People" thread, but wanted to say Hi to everyone here anyway. So HI, and I'm really looking forward to talking and sharing info with everyone here! :eek:

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juno610    1

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Hi Stacy! Glad to see another person active in the Michigan forum. We need some more action here! So, where are you in the process?

Maria

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Stacy160    201

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Hi Maria! I'm just at the very beginning and haven't even seen anyone yet. Basically just gathering all the information I can, and thinking about money options as I will almost certainly be self-pay. You know... one part of me says "But that's money that could be invested and go towards retirement," while the other part of me says "But you'll never enjoy retirement if you keep getting fatter and more out of shape, and you'll probably save that much money in fast food and junk over the years anyway!" *sigh* All I know is that I'm tired of feeling lousy, and if dieting was the thing for me, it would have worked at some point over the last 20 years. YOU'VE only got a month left, how exciting!!

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twinskd    0

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Hello, I am also new to this I am seeing Dr Deol tomorrow. I am ready to get this part of my life behind me. I was wondering how long did take before you got a date? I have the letter filled out for the insurance from my primary doctor. I was hoping this would speed up the process. I have looking into this for a long time. Any info and tips would be great.

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Josette    2

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Hello all. I'm from the Lansing Area. Had my surgery done in August in Port Huron. I'm VERY happy with the results so far. If anybody has any questions I'd be happy to answer them!

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ogre    0

ogre
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I feel much better with a smaller group of folks.:nervous

I'm really happy to see locally active people... I've been feeling lost since I moved to the Detroit area.

I had my banding done in Grand Rapids 5 months ago. I wasn't totally happy with my surgeon but the center at MMPC was great. Still the 6 hour round trip from where I am NOW is just too much for the followup services I need, so I am looking for someone nearby to take over my treatment. I've been stalling since I was told not many doctors will take on a bariatric patient in mid-stream (so-to-speak) but the time has come to face the music.:)

Anyway, I have mostly stuck to my diet plan.... the banding helps when I start to weaken as it should. I've lost a lot, but I have so much to lose that it seems like an endless process. My knees scream at me every day: "GET OFF OF OF US!!:angry" . . . so I stick to the plan!

Reading the comments of others here sure keeps me from feeling so alone.

:clap2: Thank you all!!! :clap2:

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Stacy160    201

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Hi Rick! You've lost 142 lbs. since AUGUST??? Holy cow LOLOL!! That's awesome, congratulations!! Do a search on "Pleatman", or just flip through the Michigan threads here. Dr. Pleatman isn't too far north of you (Bloomfield? Rochester? Something like that) and he takes patients who have been banded elsewhere. I have not met him personally but he's been very helpful and informative through PMs, and the patients here who have been banded by him just rave about him. Nice to have you here! :)

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hazmed911    0

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Hey I am glad to see other folks from Mi got banded 12/28/2006 still scared to death on some things but right now all is fine Bob

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Stacy160    201

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Hi Bob! Who did your surgery, and where? And how ya feeling? :)

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hazmed911    0

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Was banded on 12/28/06 at Harper in Detroit by Dr Wood. Felling ok body wise but trying to get ajustedd mently about the rest of my life that is not going so well. My Dr. or his staff has been difficult to get hold of for questions. Well hope you are doing well and thanx for responding Bob

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maillady2    0

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Hi fellow Michibanders.....I had my surgery on Jan 5th and so far so good. Nice to fine some people on here that are more "local". I had my surgery in Port Huron and the staff there are wonderful. Looking forward to a successful journey and keeping in touch with others on this Quest of health with me. I welcome all to keep in touch and lets share ideas and helpful hints.

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opal17    0

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Is anyone else having problems with not feeling hardly any restriction after three fills? I was banded by Dr. Wood at Harper on 7-7-05. I have only had three fills but can't even tell I've had them. He does the fills in the office. I have only lost 66 pounds and can still eat an awful lot. Any advice?:rolleyes:

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slenderella    7

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An oldtimer here, had surgery in 2004 with Dr. Deol, plastic surgery 2005 waiting to have tt but would love to lose another 40 lbs so ins would pay some....but it is really hard to lose now

Nancy

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54Shirley    105

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Ogre: Sice you are in Detroit area, Call Henry Ford Hospital "Bariatric center" That's who did all my work, and they are great.

Dr's. are Jeffrey Genaw, "mine" and a Dr. Carlin Chief, and assistant chief.

Since ypu have relocated, they might help you. If not there is always the DMC they are a fill sight from what I have read. They should be able to help. Try Fords though.

If accepted you won't be dissapointed. Shirley...

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