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Guest wishes2c

I just wanted to introduce myself---it's my first time here and I am amazed (and delighted) to see this forum exists. Already I've gotten good information. I have not been banded but am very seriously considering it. I am looking forward to reading all of your posts and hopefully I'll find answers to some of my questions even before asking them. I've already seen jerryb's posts...If there are any others here who are also from Michigan who can share info I'd appreciate it---thanks! One thing I can say already is that you all give me courage...!

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Guest paisley

Care, glad you are here Welcome!

The band has been a great! tool for me.

Wishing you LUCK!

~Paisley

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Hi. I'm also a post-op bandster from Michigan. What kind of info would you like to know?

Have you decided on a surgeon yet? I went with Port Huron, and even though they always seem to be so busy with all the new patients they're getting, I am very happy with my choice. :(

Oh, and if you haven't already joined, you might be interested in the mailing list for MI bandsters: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Eastside_Bandsters_MI/

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Hi Care from another newbie just wanted to say welcome. :(

And good luck with the research, appts and decision in getting the band. I've only just begun the journey having been banded 6 weeks ago. Gosh doesn't seem that long.

Anyway best of luck and you've certainly come across a fantastic wealth of advice, support and information!

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Hi, I am also from Michigan. I am still pre-band, but things are looking good with my insurance approval :( My surgeon is in Troy and she's great!

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Guest nanpeters

Hi, I'm a Post op from Michigan! I had my surgery on June 24th at Port Huron. Dr. Boutt did my surgery and he was great and so was the hospital staff. I had my first appt with Dietician post op 4 weeks and was down 19 lbs, I haven't weighed since then because the scales mess with my mind and I would like to wait until my visit with the Doc on the 19th of Aug. Hopefully I will be down even more. nancy:D

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I also had my band done by Dr. Boutt. I have NEVER had a more pleasant hospital experience as I did at Port Huron Hospital. Not only the surgeons, but the pre-op staff, post-op staff, nurses, transporters...EVERYONE was exceptionally nice and comforting. Dr. Boutt's number is 810-989-3328 if you want to call and find out when the next seminar is. That's the first step. Good Luck!

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