Margi

:girl_hug: Hi, I saw your post from a few days ago. I also am getting banded at Hurley in Flint. I do not have a date set yet but am hoping for April. How far are you away from a surgery date? Glad to hear from someone else in Michigan, and the same hospital!!!

Hi Faithmd, I left a message on my private one for you, but not sure if it went through.I really dont know how to put a message on for a private one. Anyway, then maybe we were in the same class at Hurley with Dr. Obeid, on Feb. 20?? Tell me, then is it that there is to be another consultation with him before the surgery? I am finding that so far things have been quite unorganized at that place. What is PM? If it is like being a partner that would be great as you and I will probly have our surgeries near the same time. Will be waiting to hear from you!!

Hi all, I had my consultation with the surgeon. One question he asked me was one I have not run into on this board. He asked that when he has me out for the surgery to put in the band, and IF he was to have to make the large incision in my middle, (it happens occassionally, for whatever reason),do I want him to go ahead and do the bi-pass? Or, do I want him to just close it up and forget it all??? What do you all think. He says he has only lost 2 patients in 2000 to death doing the by-pass. I know this sounds morbid but it does happen with any surgeon. I did not know how to answer him at this time, I have to think about it. I am thinking that if I am already open, he might as well do a bi-pass if I cant have the band. Please..I am open for opinions here!!!!!:omg:

I have had something since last week! It has hit me hard, and I hear it is going around. A virus? I dont know. The runs and throwing up like never before. Does anyone know if you have on a band and get this sick, are ya able to throw up, what happens with this? Please, anyone know?

Hi! would be glad to hear about your journey of weight loss on the Band for the past year!!! You should have a lot to say!! thanks..

I am wondering after reading so many posts, if there is any particular order that one goes through to get to the banding part? Like, what are the steps? Does anyone know what steps go first. I read some see a shrink, some go to a dietitian, some do a sleep study and some go to how many consultations? Or, is it just different on everyone depending on the Dr... thanks....

Hello, I also am new to this board, and I also am 55 and I also am seeing my Dr. on February 20, to set up what I hope is the band surgery at least by April. Hope we can keep in contact with this as we have some things in common!!

Hi all, I am new here, researching to see if the lap-band surgery is for me. Wondering if I am maybe too old, if having it done at this age would create more complications than a younger person. Anyone know?

Has anyone been banded at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan? If so, how did it go, what Dr. did this? I want details. LOL.....

Thank all of you so much for your answers! now, I am again thinking strongly of having the band done. I was not sure if i was too old, and maybe have more problems with it. But, yous have all assured me it can be good. And. Debi, I had that test you are going to have done twice, and both times things were good, I will pray your will be also.....Mattie