Looking for some friends an encouragement around my area!

Hi! I'm from Kalamazoo, too!

Hi! I'm one of verseman patients.. I'm hoping to get the sleeve soon!

I'm going to my first appointment (shared) with Dr. Verseman on Thursday. I'm not sure whether to go with the sleeve or the bypass. How did you make your decision?

Hi I went to that appt I also went to my one month with the dietitian, my next check up is dec 13 then I should get either a go ahead or another month to work on stuff. I decided really after going to the support group. Almost everybody there had the sleeve, I also you tubed both surgeries, and the sleeve looked some what to me easier, the bypass looked like there could have more issues arise.plus when you go to the shared appt he will meet with you individually and tell you what he thinks would work for you.

I know I'll probably find out tomorrow, but what stuff do you have to work on? The dietician at the seminar mentioned a checklist...what's that about? I had a friend that had the bypass. She lost over 100 lbs, but she also had some complications. All I really know for sure is that I DO want surgery, and I DON'T want a band. Have you joined any online support groups that you like? I joined this one on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/100213180146725/ and it seems like it will be very helpful...

Well your first shared appt he will go more in depth with you and that helped me out a lot. You won't get the check list until your next shared appt with the dietitian. But a helpful hint because I was worried about this notorious check list too, it's basically everything they tell you in the seminar and in this meeting, I had over half of my things checked off once I got it because I was already doing it. Such as the 70 minute rule, getting at least 60g protein, getting a multi vitamin and calcium, trust me it's so simple and easy! But once they give that list to you then you set up a one month after that and then they determine whether you're ready and set your date. My monthly check up is next week:) they will today give you a check list too but it's not the actual list, it's more like the way it'll all happen and they will make other appts for you if necessary like pulmonary or cardiologist and let you know about the support groups to attend. Good luck today:)

Hi! Thanks for the well-wishes! The appointment went well. Dr. Verseman said it's up to me whether to go with the sleeve or the bypass. Right now I'm leaning toward the sleeve, but I'm going to wait until after I see the nutritionist and psychotherapist and go to the support group before I decide for sure. I'm making good progress right now, but I still have some things to work on. Do you have any food recommendations? I've found a few things I like, but I don't want to get sick of them before I even have my surgery. Have you tried any of the Protein shakes?

Good luck with your check up! I hope all goes well!

Hi! Did you have your check up yet? How did it go? I just did my upper g.i., I've got Vitamin levels tomorrow, the dietician and pulmonologist on Wednesday, and a support group meeting next Saturday. And I've still got to make an appointment with the psychotherapist, and I think they want me to get clearance from my primary care physician too. Busy!!

Hi!! Sorry It has taken me so long to get back to you! My grandma was very sick, taken to hospice then passed this Sunday. It's been a emotional month! But, everything went well I have my sleep study this Sunday night, after that I have my appt for the post op diet wed and I'm done! Finally!!!! How is everything going for you? Good I hope? How far are you now?

Grand Rapids here!

I live in Watervliet area, near Benton Harbor