Where are all the Michigan people at??

[juno610 1]

CoachBuckley: Thanks for the info! My friend had Dr. Deol do her band and she had a really good experience as well.

Josette and Boo Boo Kitty: I'm so glad your surgeries went well!

[martha 0]

Congrats to both of you lucky dogs....

Martha

[skinnyme128 0]

I'm near Midland...anyone go to a support group around here?

Also...boo boo kitty, I was feeling pain too about the 6th or 7th day out, which was weird because I felt so good before that! I found out it was because I had backed off my pain meds too fast and was feeling the effects of all the jostling that went on in there!! I started back twice a day on the liquid meds and now at a little over two weeks I feel fine. All the steri strips are off and feeling like myself. Only much better because I'm lighter on my feet!! :clap2: Good luck with your pain.

Banded 7/20/06

338/332/312/299/?

highest/@surgery/now/mini-goal

[Josette 2]

where were you banded at Skinnyme???

[juno610 1]

Hi all! Just went to an informational seminar with Dr. Deol at Troy Beaumont. If there were any doubts left in my mind, they are totally gone! I am definitely ready to do this. On to the insurance battle... wish me luck!

[Shelby Angel 0]

Hey there Juno! I was at the seminar also, didn't have an opportunity to say hey! I could tell who you were (the well informed one!) But, where was I sitting????

I too am 100% ready to go forward, I already have my appointment made!

I am sooo ready!!

[Josette 2]

Did they tell you at Dr. Deol's seminar about the Support Group Fee?

[Shelby Angel 0]

She did mention the support group, but not the fees. But I already knew about that from researcing earlier.

[juno610 1]

Cathy: Ok, I give up -- where were you sitting? Were you at the table in front of me? I had so many wierd surgical questions to ask, but I realized that some were just for my own medical-mind curiosity and not so much for my surgery fears. I figured I wouldn't bore everyone

I am getting so excited to get started. And I'm relieved because my husband is now totally on board. He was a little wierd about it at first. Keep me posted on how everything is going!

Maria

[Shelby Angel 0]

I was on the opposite side of the room from you,at the front table, I was the one closer to the wall. I had pretty much decided I was gonna go thru with it before the seminar, now, I just want to get the process over, and start shedding some poundage!

I'll be watching to see how it's going for you!

[skinnyme128 0]

I was banded at MMPC of Grand Rapids by Dr. Kemmeter. Loved the staff-at the office and the hospital. Are you looking for a dr., Josette?

I would highly recommend them, depending on your location.

[Josette 2]

Skinny.. no. I was banded a week ago in Port Huron at the lapband center of Michigan. Thanks though

[jjjmyboys 0]

Hi Trip2beme, I'm new here (you are my first post!) I live in bridgeport. I just began trying to get approved for the surgery.....Are the seminars mandatory? I know I want the surgery and most of what it will entail. Ihave my first consult 8/29 will I need to find a seminar somwhere? I can only use the computer when I am at the library so please forgive me if I don't reply right away. thanks for any help you can give me!

[danie 0]

i did not have to go to a seminar, they would of told you when you set your consult up if they required a seminar. oh and welcom, this is a great place to learn, listen and learn some more

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Hey guys,

I remember someone I think in this thread mentioned the Lansing support groups. I need more information on those. Anyone know about them?

Thanks!