Hello to all, I love to read all that you have to say, this site is the most help I have found from real people on-line.

I'm really ready for this, but theres alot I need to learn. 6 mo. ago I was diagnosed diabetic and it has ben kicking my butt. All my life I have been fat but never felt the effects of it ...till this last year. I cant wait to be healthy again. I can truley say that I feel so optomistic about the New Year because getting banded will be the best grip on my lifestyle and bad eating choices and portion control.

I'm being banded in a new baratric program that opened in Saginaw, MI. My Dr. is Chad Ringley and I go to monthly support groups.

Dr Ringley had performed hundreds of bandings but just developed this program in my area. Otherwise I would have had to go to Flint, MI which I did not prefer to do. Needless to say, I'm hungry because I 'm on day 2 of liquids pre op. Thanks for being out there..

Hi and welcome to LBT! It is amazing how much better you will feel when you have the band. It really does feel good to have control of your eating.

I was born and raised in Michigan, so am familiar with Saginaw and Flint. Two of my parents best friends have lived in Flint their whole lives. We lived in little 'ol Sparta until we moved to Florida.

Anyways, I digress. Congratulations on your decision to get the band. Let us know if you have any questions. The liquid diet can be tough, but weigh yourself regularly and when you see the pounds literally dropping off and know the band will be your reward, you will stay motivated.

susan4704, Its nice to hear from someone who knows where I'm at. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm stayong with it and I really want the lap band and healthy eating as my reward.

susan4704, Its nice to hear from someone who knows where I'm at. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm stayong with it and I really want the lap band and healthy eating as my reward.

dna what liquid are you drinking for the diet before surgery?

clear broths, carnation instant breakfast sugar free, sugar free jello and puddings, juices thats about it

Hello to all, I love to read all that you have to say, this site is the most help I have found from real people on-line.

I'm really ready for this, but theres alot I need to learn. 6 mo. ago I was diagnosed diabetic and it has ben kicking my butt. All my life I have been fat but never felt the effects of it ...till this last year. I cant wait to be healthy again. I can truley say that I feel so optomistic about the New Year because getting banded will be the best grip on my lifestyle and bad eating choices and Portion Control.

I'm being banded in a new baratric program that opened in Saginaw, MI. My Dr. is Chad Ringley and I go to monthly support groups.

Dr Ringley had performed hundreds of bandings but just developed this program in my area. Otherwise I would have had to go to Flint, MI which I did not prefer to do. Needless to say, I'm hungry because I 'm on day 2 of liquids pre op. Thanks for being out there..

DOH! My doctor referred me to Hurley in flint for my Band. I am just going through insurance approval right now. Wish I would have known about this guy. His office is right around the corner from my Doctor's.