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:

I still say try Henry Fords. They will tell you straight out what is required of you. Shrink, Physical Therapist, Internal Medicine, Dietician, A Letter of Intent "very important", and

of course some visits to your Dr. to monitor your weight.

This whole thing depends on your ins.. Could be 6 months/

could be a year. but what ever you do! get a file started, and when ever you go to a Dr. "doesn't matter what for" get weighed, thean when you are done with your Dr., get a print out of what you were there for, and make sure the date, and weight is on it. That includes any specialist. In 6 moths or more you will be totally pre-pared for surgery. Henry Fords is a center of excellence and can meet all of the needs above.

In fact I am going in for a fill on 11-07-07, any specific question you want answered? If by any chance you have

H A P hmo it now covers the surgery and fills at this hospital.

Hope you have a happy adventure, I no I did.. Shirley...

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.

Hey! That is too cool! You oughtta copyright that!:thumbup:

Michibanders©

Sgt Bob: Welcome to Bandland!!! So,,, you are a January Bandster.

Did you check out there site. If you didn't then you will find people that you can really relate to, cause they are going threw the same thing that you are going threw. If you been there,, well,,, you no what I'm talking about. But a big "WELCOME" to the Michigan site.

Edited April 12, 200818 yr by sstasevich

Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm sorry, I should have shown my banding date. I have not been banded yet but I am going for my surgery a in about a week, April 21st.

WooHoo!

O.K. so i'm only human and I thought that was you talking. My mistake.

So check out April Bandsters, and see whats in store for you.

Which doctor in Port Huron did your surgery? I am currently scheduled for May 23rd, but it depends on insurance approval. I have everything done now, just waiting on that. It's scheduled with Dr. Boeshani. How did you like their facility and any problems there?

Which doctor in Port Huron did your surgery? I am currently scheduled for May 23rd, but it depends on insurance approval. I have everything done now, just waiting on that. It's scheduled with Dr. Boeshani. How did you like their facility and any problems there?

I was banded 4/10/2007 in Port Huron. Dr. Bhesania was my surgeon and I have nothing but the highest praise for him and the staff and the facility. It was an awesome experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. DH was banded 5/22/2007 also with Dr Bhesania and feels the same as I do.

My PCP was totally against surgery. Yet, she was on me constantly about my weight. Had me try every drug in the book, little did she know she was actually helping me! lol... :Dancing_biggrin: I switches Drs after the band, that witch can bite me now!

Thats funny. I was lucky in that my doctor actually ws the one to bring it up not me. I would have never thought about doing it if it wasn't for him.

On a side note, everyone here should be proud we have a fellow Michigander as the face for lapbandtalk forums. Grats Boo! You look great!:glare:

My Dr. was totally against it too. He was thinking By-Pass. I told him no it was the band. He didn't no anything about it and was still very hessistant, but finally said yes. Now he tells every one that needs it to look into the band.

I lost 15 lbs in 1 week!!!! I went for a fill yesterday and I thought the tech was gonna faint. She said it took me 1 year to loose 10lbs., how did you do it? I said get the band,,, it works. Shirley..

Edited April 23, 200818 yr by sstasevich

Thats funny. I was lucky in that my doctor actually ws the one to bring it up not me. I would have never thought about doing it if it wasn't for him.

On a side note, everyone here should be proud we have a fellow Michigander as the face for lapbandtalk forums. Grats Boo! You look great!:blushing:

Thanks snuffy!

I am glad your doctor supported you so great!

Hi Everyone,

This thread jumped out at me on the forum home page, and I just wanted to pop in and say Hi! Michiganders and Michibanders Rock!!!!

I don't live in Michigan anymore, but I was born at St. John hospital, and graduated from Northville High, and the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) -- so, I guess this makes me a dyed-in-the-wool Michigander....just not a Michibander :blushing:.

Can I be an honorary member?

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

23/30 Exercise Sessions

(14 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 3 Weight Training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Are you kidding? You were born here!!!, and a U om M Grad. . Great to have you on this site. Read your own credentials, and tell me if you belong here. Shirley..

Are you kidding? You were born here!!!, and a U om M Grad. . Great to have you on this site. Read your own credentials, and tell me if you belo,ng here. Shirley..

Hi Shirley,

Thanks :tt2:! And you're right! What else could I be but a Michigander?!

Have a great night!

Another Michigander here!

Surgery is June 10th at Barix Clinics in Ypsilanti.

I am in Lansing and looking to go through Sparrow Weight Management for my banding. Did anyone look into them? I was just curious as to why so many people went to Port Huron, FLint, Grand Rapids, etc and I'm not seeing anyone who went through SParrow. Is there something I don't know?

I am very nervous about this whole banding thing, but feel like this is my last hope. I have about 120 pounds to lose.