Michigan anyone?

[laurelle1980 40]

I think u are all doing amazing....it is a huge step we all took and everyone will fall off the wagon one time or another. Kbuys, I hope I can lose 100 pounds, that is awesome. I am 8 weeks out and down 55 pounds. I stopped weighing every day and only weigh once a week now.....

[k.buys 9]

Laurelle that's awesome for 8 weeks, before you know it you will have lost 100.

Tash0130 I have been to a few support groups.

With my work schedule I have missed a few. They are helpful. The nurses on the surgical floor are awesome. The best nurse's I have ever had. Don't worry about a thing they will take really good care of you.

[Tash0130 3]

Great! Tonya the nurse practitioner told me that they may have to delay my surgery because I am anemic. I hope not.

[cat1342 14]

Hi Michiganders!

I am near Lansing MI. I am still in the beginning stages. Trying to decide on a surgeon. I thought I liked Dr. Mindy Lane at Sparrow, but then I met Dr. Dabideen at McLaren in Flint. I am 90% sure I want him. I would love any suggestions. I am also deciding whether to change my job. I was just offered a promotion but it comes with BCBS but they can't tell me what plan and the coverage before I accept the offer. It is a ton of money and management postion. I am afraid that I will have out of pocket costs. I currently work at McLaren and have McLaren Health Advantage Plus-Coverage is 100% no copay, no deductible, no coinsurance, no out of pocket costs. I hate my current job even though I just started it. I would love some input from my fellow WLS friends. BTW I am going to have the roux en y. I am a BMI of 45 and cannot wait for my life to begin!! Would love to be a support for you all!

Mary

[k.buys 9]

Mary, I had mine done at McLaren with Dr. Kia who is with Dr. Dabideen. I have BCBS and I had about $4000.00 in out of pocket cost. That's with all the testing and everything. It was worth every penny.

Kim

[laurelle1980 40]

How is everyone doing?? I am 13 weeks out and am down 68 pounds but have slowed down the last 2 wks. I am happy with my progress though but still have a ways to go. I am great at eating but slacking going to the gym. I really need to step it up. Is anyone using my fitness pal?? My username is laurelle1980....hope everyone is well and keep up the good work :-)

hw--295<br />sw--278<br />dos-- 12/12/12<br />cw-- 229

[Tyra22 20]

Hey I'm from Michigan. I am have surgery in May! Tash did you have your surgery?

[Tash0130 3]

Hello ladies! I had a 1.5 month delay, but I finally had my rny done on 4/2/13! Dr Kia was my surgeon, he's amazing! I have not had any nausea or horrible gas pains at all! I would recommend him to everyone! I live in east Lansing, so if you would like to get together let me know!

[ShineBright724 70]

Hello ladies! I had a 1.5 month delay' date=' but I finally had my rny done on 4/2/13! Dr Kia was my surgeon, he's amazing! I have not had any nausea or horrible gas pains at all! I would recommend him to everyone! I live in east Lansing, so if you would like to get together let me know![/quote']

Dr. Kia is my surgeon. I don't have a date yet, I have two more nutrition visits and my psych eval in a few weeks! I'm finally starting to get excited! What was recovery like for you? How long was your hospital stay?

[ShineBright724 70]

I'm living in Flint working for UM-Ann Arbor and getting my surgery (pending insurance approval) done at McLaren with Dr.Kia! Are there some sort of support groups for after the procedure or even before where you can get advice on how to cope with the lifestyle changes!

[Tash0130 3]

Hey, guys! First, Dr. Kia is AMAZING. It is a well oiled machine at McLaren, you guys have nothing to worry about. Oh, and here is a tip that I got from my mom that worked for me: eat Gummy BEARS during your 48hr liquid diet. The sugar coats your stomach and you WILL NOT have nausea! I didn't have any! Three nurses are fantastic, especially the male night nurse! Dave the P.A. is great too. Tell Eunice I said HAAAAY! The only thing that sucks is the food that you're able to eat. That potato Soup taste is still in my mouth-yuck! They do have support groups, you will get the schedule at the final appt before surgery.

[k.buys 9]

I live in Flint also and Dr. Kia did my surgery. He is the best. I have had no complications and I'm 10 months out now and down 144 lbs. They do have support groups once a month. I don't usually go because of work, but I would love too.

[Tash0130 3]

Wow, 144! Congrats! I hope I will be able to say the same at that point! I don't go, either, I live 30mins away. If you ever do go, let me know!

[SueC1 27]

Hi everyone, I'm a Michigander. I live in Livonia(suburb) of Detroit. I will be having my surgery on September 3rd with Dr. Carlin at Henry Ford hospital in Detroit. I've been overweight my entire life (cw 215). I've been on more diet plans then I can count. I'm just plain and tired of being overweight and dealing with all the complications related to obesity. More importantly then weight, I'm dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, gerd, back/leg pain, mild neuropathy in my feet from the diabetes and the list goes on. When I started my weight loss journey, I first wanted the band, but doc would not recommend them anymore because of the possible erosion. So, I thought the next best option would be the sleeve, but surgeon said no to that one too citing my diabetes would better cured with the RNY and acid reflex would be worst with the sleeve. So here I am getting the RNY, even though I'm still not crazy about the rerouting, malaborption, and possible bowel obstruction. Would love to hear some encourgaging success stories from the other side...

[princessjazz_lifechanging 5]

I'm in Michigan!!!! Detroit, east area! Congrats ladies!!!! My surgery is in 11 days, 11/25. I know this thread is old but would like to keep in touch