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Thanks for all your insight.... you sound very positive even though your at the difficult stage post op of no real weight loss, no real food and having pain. You are an inspiration!:clap2:

OK so I made an appointment with Dr. Gazayerli, but not until August 29th my work schedule and vacation/ kids schedule won't let me get in any sooner. Any advice for the appointment? Gilly.

esummersett, Thanks for the reply. My BMI is 38!! I have never dropped below 190lbs since having children 11 years ago so even then my BMI was just under 30. I am worried about never being normal again once I have the band, eating out with family and friends, my hair falling getting thin, drinking soda.... (i'm not a coffee drinker so I love my diet coke, gotta keep awake on those midnights somehow!) I don't have any comorbidities ........ yet!!! However my Dad died at 54 (MI) and my grandmother at 61 (CAD) despite those facts I don't seem to have the willpower to maintain any sort of long term plan. I can throw myself into weight watchers and lose 30lb or so but once I slip up I can't climb back on the wagon. It is so frustrating that I can be happily married, have a great job, 4 fantastic kids, keep things organised and running smoothly but I can't control my weight. Sorry i'm rambling on here, can you tell i'm frustrated????

esummersett, how long until you go back to work? I'm an ER RN and don't get benefits so need to work out how much time I will be out of action. I had a sort of consult with on of Dr Nunn colleagues, she thought I should give 'her' diet and excersise plan a go but she never followed up with me despite saying she would. Lost a little confidence at that point but am now thinking that I should just do the band as I know I can lose weight I just can't lose enough or even keep it off. Gilly

Thanks for your reply, it can be so overwhelming to choose someone. I am going to look into the Port Huron option. Congrats on your weight loss..... I love your quote by the way! Gilly.

Thanks for the reply... Port Huron is only 90 minutes away we go camping there often (in fact have just come back). I will certainly look into that. Congrats on your weight loss so far. Gilly

Thanks for the reply.... that was the problem she didn't want my money so I was really keen to see if I could 'do' it this time, shame she didn't call, as it sent me backwards. Good Luck for the 13th! I have to start over so I am looking at my options! Gilly

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a Dr in the Metro Detroit area, does anyone have any recomendations? I have BCBS insurance if that makes a difference. TIA Gilly

I live in the metro Detroit area and i'm looking for a Dr, any recomendations or thoughts? Many Thanks. Gilly.

Hi All! I've been lurking for almost a year and still don't know what to do. I'm a Mom of 4 oldest 11 youngest almost 2 and i'm FAT!! lol No surprise there then! I went for a consultation at the begining of the year and although I didn't meet the actual Dr (he had been called to an emergency) I did meet a nice Dr who said I could have lapband but thought I should give health and fitness a try again, she made me all sorts of promises of help and support including a lowcost personal trainer to come to my home three times a week. Well she never followed up.... I came out all fired up but I didn't hear from her again. So here I am fatter than ever as miserable about it as ever and wondering what to do next! I have only managed to lose 31lbs in the past (three times) and then I put it all and more back on. I lack the willpower to resist once I get a few lbs off as I am feeling better about myself and clothes are not looking soo bad. So if you have got this far have you any advice for me?? Thanks in advance. Gilly. 5'7" approx 245lbs.