Hey all~

New here! I was banded on 11-28-06 by Dr. Schramm in Ypsilanti. I've lost over 30 lbs so far, and am scheduled for my first fill on 1-18.

Wow you are doing great. Welcome.

Hello from a fellow Northern MI Michigander!

(do you know where Traverse City is?) Just thought I'd welcome you. I've found this site really helpful on finalizing my decision about getting the LB. Hope all is going well with your band. Your weight loss looks like your doing wonderful!

Hey all, Im from Michigan too. Im just waiting for a consult call from my surgeons office so i can get the ball rolling finally. How are you all doing on your banding journey, and what surgeon have you all used? I am using Dr. Cudjoe, in alma, Michigan, and i have had a few recommendations for him. Write back when ya'll can. Thanks!

~Hotpink~

Welcome Shannon77 and congrats on your recent surgery and weight loss. Keep us updated on your progress!

Welcome Shannon77 and congrats on your recent surgery and weight loss. Keep us updated on your progress!

Shannon77-You are doing awesome!! I haven't been banded yet, but your weight loss sure is inspiring. Keep up the good work!. What exactly are you eating after 6 weeks? I hope to follow your footsteps.Gigi

Hi welcome to lapbandtalk forum. You are doing great. Keep up the good work.

Hotpink bubbles: Welcome aboard. I'm also from Michigan. St. Clair Shores.

I was banded at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Jeffrey Genaw was my Surgeon.

"Ford Hospital came recomended to me by the U of M. They told me If you want the best Dr. for the job, go to Henry Fords. So,,, if yu are interested in advice, give them a call. Thear Bariatric Facilitey is Fantastic, nothing short of the very best. I started out at 356, I weighed 231 at my surgery,

and at my first fill 12/27 I weighed 209. They really are good there. Any questions? feel free to get back , my name is Shirley.

howdy neighbor! welcome to LBT from all of us wisconsinites! hope to hear about your journey in months to come! this site is awesome!

:high5: Hello up in Traverse City.... We have a second home up north for summer, and retirement. Do you no were St. Helen is. That's were we are when ever we can get there.

And a loud hello to our neighbors in Wisconcin, and any other neighboring state. Feel free to get back, I'm sure were here or there.

Maybe all these states can get together,start up a thread and we can find out whats happening in the eastern, and central part of the country,

for info like fill sites,etc.. Try to stay in touch it would be nice.

I am a October Bandster also. Shirley

It's sooo good to hear from you, I have the same Doc. in Southwest MI, but will have the surgery in Yipsilanti (hopefully, if BCBS says so). I'm from Niles, but see him in Holland. How are you doing with the liquids?

I'm from Michigan too! I'll be banded next week by Dr. Deol in Troy. Welcome to the site!

ajnonn: How are you doing with protien drinks? Have you heard of Muscle Milk? Well you did now. Go on ebay and type in Muscle Milk Light, it will all come up. I no it looks expensive, but check out the prices on line, or go to a GNC., I t's a lot more expensive. The reason I mention this product is the variety of flavors, and the nutrion value. Check out the Food Guide and just read the different flavors. Henry Ford Hospital told me about this stuff, and that it promotes healing. "It really does! Read the literature"

So that's what I use, it's food for thought, and the rest of your life. If you would like any other info like CIB is also good, then get back, I'll be glad to share what I have learned, and know.. Shirley..

Banded 10/31/06

356/209/135 I hope

Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Genaw "Genius at work.."

Henry Ford Hospital

Detroit. Michigan..:clap2:

juno610: Hi! Shirley here. So you have got to be excited! Not to mention anxious, and a whole lot of other feelings comeing on. I no I was..

It was the best thing I ever did for myself. If I had to,, I'd do it again with

out thought. It was that good.

Come 02/05/06 I will be in surgery again, this time for a total knee replacement. I'm nervous,scared,but I can't waite to get this pain out of my leg "Deseased Knee" The weight took it's toll on my knees, Osteo Arthritis is eating it away.I'll tell you, it really hurts. So I will be glad once it is healed, and I can walk pain free. the Surgeons told me that uless I lose the weight, they will never replace the knee. So 10/05 I started my journey. I really don't think he expected me to loose the weight, but I did, and I'm holdin him to his word, and well,,you read the surgery date.

So good Luck to you, keep in touch if you want, "i'm in s.c.s.. mich." and we will see how each other is doing with surgery. Also any questions I can answer I would be glad to. See ya.. Shirley..

Hi! Welcome Shannon77, I'm from Mi too! Congrats on the great job!

Juno610 Hey its good to see you again. I'm happy to see you're scheduled, hope the liquid thing is going well. Maybe I'll see you sometime at Dr. Deol's support groups.

Shirley, we're almost neighbors! I'm in Eastpointe!