Carriedaway78

Thanks for the responses! Linda, I emailed you, I am definitely interested in that support group. I am on day 2 of my protein diet. It's hard! I am drinking ensure. It tastes fine, but wow, I miss pizza, pasta, everything! Best of luck to you raelita!

I'm super nervous! I know that it's for my health and everything, but seriously, I'm addicted to food, it's going to be so difficult to start those shakes. But I guess I'll have to get used to it. Anyone have any tips on how to make them taste better? Recipes, etc. Thanks! :wink:

Just wondering if anyone went to Dr. Pesta in Warren, Michigan, through Henry Ford? Thanks!

Thanks for the response and the words of encouragement! Congrats on your success! Keep up the great work!

Hey there, I'm having my surgery May 19th!

Hi there, I was wondering if any women out there were on their monthly cycle during the procedure? My surgery is scheduled for May 19, and at that time, I will be on my cycle. My surgeon said it was fine, but I was just wondering what anyone who went through this thought? I'm kind of nervous about it. Thank you!

lol, your post made me laugh, so thank you! Well atleast I can look forward to wearing a diaper, haha. Thank you for easing my mind! I guess I have other things to worry about! Cheers on your success!

LOL, ok thanks so much for your reply. I am just so nervous about that for some reason. I can't wait to have the surgery, but when I heard the date, I sighed, that's for sure! Congrats on your progress by the way!

Hey, I'm scheduled for May 19th!

I just wanted to say hi, I am new to the forum. I am in the process of getting lap band surgery. I am just waiting for my surgeon to call me to set up my appointment for my surgery date! I've gone through everything else and am just waiting for that now!

Linda, I competely understand about chickening out. I was just like that at first! After the seminar I went to at Henry Ford, I really liked what I heard, but it took me a month or so to make the next step. At first though, I will tell you I was leaning more towards gastric bypass and have since decided on lap band. I think it's a better match for me, plus it's not as invasive. But that's something you don't have to decide at this very moment. In fact, they told me I didn't have to let them know my decision until the meeting with my surgeon. If you need anyone to talk to about it, please feel free to email me at carriemc78@hotmail.com. I'm just waiting for my surgeons call now so I can get my date! I'm really excited, but also really nervous. But I've heard such success stories, I think it's the right thing to do. Thanks for the wishes! Good luck to you and as I said, feel free to email me!

Hi there Linda. I am actually going through the Henry Ford Warren Campus bariatric center. I have to tell you, they have all been so amazing. My surgeon's name is Dr. Pesta. The other doctor there is Dr. Marshall. I have gone through the seminar, psych eval, 4 hour class, sleep studies, physical, stress test, etc. Everyone I have encountered has been so awesome. I hate hospitals and really don't like anything to do with them, but they have all really put me at ease. I've heard nothing but great things from people who have gone to them as well. Check them out if you are interested. Good luck with whatever route you take!