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englishgordon

By englishgordon, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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englishgordon    0

englishgordon
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Hi everyone, firstly a big thankyou to everyone who has posted and given their advice and opinions. I've spent many evenings reading and studying what you have all said, I've even watched a banding operation posted on a web site which was both fascinating, educating and fantastic.

I have now got my surgery and flights all booked up and will be leaving cold wet Detroit for sunny Mexico on October 4th. I just love looking at the before and after pictures and you have all given me the inspiration I need to get this surgery booked up. I'll be honored to post mine there someday.

If anyone else is planning surgery for around that date please write back to me and maybe we can share notes and start the 'countdown' together. You have all been great. Carry on the good work and I will keep you posted of how things go.

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La_madam    20

La_madam
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Hi Welcome

Good luck to you on your upcoming surgery in OCt. Who will be doing your surgery? I went to Mexico as wel land I have bee nvery happy with my Dr. and my after care and my resluts so far.

I'm glad you found us here, this is a great site, everyone here is so kind and supportive.

Best wishes to you :

Hope you have lots of success with your band!

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Anwyn    0

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Hi there! I'm also from the Detroit area. My doctor just gave me a great fill at Henry Ford Hospital. If you need a fill doc once you have your surgery I'd highly recommend him. PM me for contact info if you're interested.

Good luck with your surgery - you're going to do great!!!

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vanesav    0

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Congratulations, Hope You Have A Speedy Recovery And A Wonderful Experience!! I Will Be Banded Tomorrow, So I'll Let You Know How Everything Went:)

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englishgordon    0

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I hope everything goes fine for you tomorrow Venessa and yes, please please keep in touch and let me know how things went.

Answering some of the other questions I am going to have my surgery down in Puerto Vallarta with Dr. Joya. I have read many good things on various forums about him and so far the service I have got before going down there has been great. I'm going to spend an extra day down there after the surgery and hope I have a chance to look round and see a little bit of the town. If not the hotel pool looks a nice place to lounge by!! I have checked about my fills up here in Detroit and found a Dr. Pleatman in Rochester Hills to be helpful in taking apatients from other surgeries. I think though its best, at least for the first fill to go back down to where I had the surgery done and see the same doctor. I will though take your comments on board Anwyn and look up the doctor at Henry Ford. I'll contact you about him at a later date if that's okay.

This really has been a whirlwind experiance in getting everything sorted out so quickly. Being a self pay helps but once my mind was made up that was it. All I keep dreaming about is not having to worry about fitting in those kiosks when at a resturant. I can't wait to have my daughter over from the UK next year and being able to sit next to her on those roller coasters she so much wants me to go on. The thoughts of doing what I can do then to what I can't do know are just so many. Thnkyou all very much for all your advice and support....Gordon

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