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Hi everyone, I was so excited when I heard about this site. But right now I'm kinda of disappointed. It doesnt seem there is anyone on here from Michigan anymore... Hmmm.... Well, If anyone reads this I hope to hear from you soon! I'm pre-op and excited to hear about anyone's experiences! I hope you write! Thanks!!!!!

I'm so excited. I have my sleep study appts scheduled and my psych. appointments scheduled. I have to wait a little while to schedule my nutritionist appointments as I have to gather the money for them. But, I am on my way. Good luck to all of you, no matter what stage of the process you are in!

Josette, What type of insurance do you have? I had my first appointment with Dr. Deol last week and you only grow to love her more afterwards. She seems very loyal and caring... Best of luck!!

Oh yea, my nutritionist appointments are not covered by insurance either! Has anyone's been covered by their insurance?

My doctor also requires a $750 support group fee. I understand what you mean by how hard it is to come up with the money. I am a single mother and just paid $250 for my first visit. This is going to push my surgery date back awhile until I can save up the money. Which I hopefully can. But while it is alot of money, it is a structured and TOTAL supprt group. Dr. Deol who is my surgeon here in Michigan is so compassionate and totally dedicated to her patients. She does all of the after care for like 3 years and then whatever after that. I try to think of it as paying all the money I'll be saving on groceries and clothes. Smaller sizes are cheaper and the health benefits, well you cant even put a price on that, ya know? Best of luck to all of us!!!

WOW! Thank you to ALL of you responding to this post! I went for my initial consultation with Dr. Deol today. I also attended her seminar last week. She and rebecca are so thorough and caring that I almost feel like they are family. I am scared to have the surgery because my family are so negative. If any of you feel the desire, PLEASE IM me with where you are in this process. PLEASE!! I need all the help and support I can get! I am a big Diet Pepsi drinker and need to learn to live without it. I hope to hear from some of you very soon! THANK YOU!

I've heard this term used here on many occasions, but I dont know what it means. Can anyone expalin it to me? I'm pre-op and still trying to decide if this would be right for me. Thanks in advance! Marlo

Hi Josette, I attended Dr. Deol's seminar last night. It was wonderful! She is such a tiny little cute thing! :welldone2: She went over everything on her website, passed around an actual lap Band and even had a patient come in to speak with us towards the end. I have a very positive feeling about this. Best of luck to you. You never know, I may end up running into you at her office one day! :scared:

Hey Kim-8, Thanks so much for all your information and for telling me I shouldnt let this discourage me. I went to a seminar on the Lap Band last night and I am really excited now!! I like the idea that it takes alot of responsibility from me as well. I want to learn how to be and get healthy, not just do it with no changes. Thank you again so very much! Congrats on your weight loss! Marlo

Thanks Kim 8 for responding to me. Have a good night as well!!

Dang!! That is gross! But thank you for answering my question. Is that the same as PB'ing? I think thats what it was called. Any information you can give is appreciated!! THANKS!!

:clap2: Hi everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I joined this site to <hopefully> get alot of pros and cons on having the surgery done. I hope to hear from you and join in the discussions. Thanks! Marlo

Thanks to both of you!! I'm excited and nervous! Ralheit, let us know how your surgery goes! Are you in Michigan?

Hey Cheryl. I havent had my appointment with Dr. Doel yet, but I see her on March 1st. She came highly recommended. I've talked with her office about 10 times so far with questions and other stuff. Its only Dr. Doel and her assistant Rebecca. They are a very small, private practice. I can tell just from phone conversations they are a serious and caring duo. One of the reasons they keep the office so small is so Dr. Doel can get to know all her patients on a personal level and give them 100% care before, during and after surgery. You can check out her website at www.michiganbariatrics.com I suggest you look it over. She also holds free seminars full of information about once a month. She is holding one this Tuesday, Feb. 21st at 7 PM. The location is in the Troy Beaumont medical office building. I am going and would love to see you come too! PM if you'd like! Marlo

So Dar, Congrats!! How are you feeling now that you've had the surgery? I'm scheduled for my first "consultation" March 1st with Dr. Doel in Sterling Heights. I'm nervous! I'd be very interested to see how your doing post surgery. Hope to hear from you! Again, CONGRATS!!