Where are all the Michigan people at??

[BandZski 1]

HI everyone!

I'm new here. I live in Roseville, (hello eastsiders!) I'm researching surgeons and I'm wondering why it seems no one here has used the Dr.s in St. Clair Shores, which are out of St. John Hospital?

Do they have a bad rep?

They are practically in my back yard, so it would be so practical for me to use them, but not if they are not a good team.

It seems most here opt to go to Port Huron or into Detroit?

Just wondering why??

would love to chat with anyone that can help me thru this process.

Thank you!

Hi Yankeeblue,

I live in Roseville also! I'm at 12 & Utica Rd. I was one of the ones who chose to go out to PH. The SCS docs do a lot of different surgeries. I'd rather a doc who does only one surgery and does it well. I'll be curious to see how you find the docs in SCS. I haven't heard anyone stand up and say, "Yes, they are wonderful." If I had, I wouldn't have such a long drive to get fills.

[Sue2006 0]

Keep up the good work it will be a year for me on Wednesday and I have lost 70 pounds and I still have 10 to go

[Blund 0]

demsvmejm,

53 lbs in less than a year since surgery is great! I think our bodies naturally make us want to eat more in the winter, and its a hard thing to fight. Especially when its been so _____ cold lately! Also, you have less fat on your body now so you might feel colder.

I'd like to lose around 80 lbs if I get the band. I'm saw Dr. Nizzy. He thinks I might have a hiatal hernia, so I have to go in this Wed to have a scope put down my throat. (ug) He said I'd be "sedated" ...hopefully enough! If I do have this, he can fix it while he's in doing the band, he just didn't want to be surprised by it. I hope it doesn't take long for those results. I see the shrink this Fri in Old Town. Did their office seem pretty organized and fast with sending in all your stuff to the insurance? Do you know if they FAX it or mail it?

[Sue2006 0]

I also had a hiatal hernia and yes you will be put out when they put the scoop down your throat you will not feel a thing I promise and they will fix it when they band you let me know how things go

[Blund 0]

Thanks Sue. Oooops! I just posted the hiatal hernia question as a new thread. Oh well. Do you mean put out as in "asleep?"

[demsvmejm 5]

Blund

Thanks for the compliment on my weight loss.

Dr. Featherstone found a hiatal hernia during my band placement, not a big deal for him to fix it right then.

I saw the psychologist out on Old Mission Peninsula, I forgot his name. I took a fill-in-the-circle test of about a million questions and then spoke to the psych after he reviewed my answers. We talked awhile, and he told me right then and there that I was a good candidate for the procedure. He then forwarded his recommendation to the Dr.s office. I never received a copy of my test.

If they sedate you for that scope thing, you should be alright. You'll do fine. Hang in there. I know this process seems long and drawn out, but you'll be a Lapbander before you know it!

Good Luck with your tests

Mary

[Blund 0]

Thanks Demsvmejm

I remember seeing one on the list out on the peninsula, when I told MK who I was seeing, she said "oh, he's SO gorgeous!" Like that will help me concentrate! Did your Hiatal hernia help with co-morbidities? Or did you not need them. I can't find any info on the support meetings that I originally got on a list (and lost) at the Bariatric Seminar. I looked on the Munson web site, but cannot find them. If you don't know, I'll just ask the surgeons office.

[demsvmejm 5]

Blund

Dr. found my hernia while placing my band.

Even with my co-morbities (high blood pressure & history of stroke)

My primary care physician got my BMI to 40.4 by taking my shoes off while measuring my height (I'm 4'11") and keeping them on while weighing me, at the time I was 201.5.

I attended 2 of the "support group" classes. They were mainly a speaker in front of a group of 50-75 ppl. There was a Q&A at the end. They were mainly focused around ppl that had the RNY procedure. Not us LB ppl.

Even the nutritionist has her menus and plans and instructions geared towards RNY ppl. So if you see her, perhaps ask if she has changed anything. I have a hard time eating some of the things on her sample menu. Not sure my $140.00 fee was well spent with her.

Maybe things have changed in the last year. The RNY people cannot eat any sugar, while the LB people can't eat bread and Pasta. Her meals did not reflect that.

As far as a one-on-one support group, I'm not aware of any for LB. I've been going this alone except for this forum which is great.

Enough babbling, gotta run

[Blund 0]

Yes, the nutritionist had several things crossed off because they were for RNY only.

[julialois 0]

HI CHERYL,

YES, THEY DO DO FILLS AT HIS OFFICE. IN FACT, I'M HAVING MY FIRST (FINALLY) ON THURSDAY. I'VE HAD TO WAIT SINCE I'VE BEEN ON COUMADIN AND WAS TRAVELLING, SO INSTEAD OF RUSHING THE FILL AND TAKING (MAYBE) A CHANCE, WE WAITED. THE OFFICE STAFF IS OKAY. THE DOC IS VERY BUSY WITH ALL KINDS OF SURGERIES, NOT JUST BARIATRIC, SO OCCASIONALLY ONE WAITS & WAITS.

I'M FEELING OKAY, BUT HUNGRY. HOPEFULLY THAT'LL GO AWAY AFTER THURSDAY. I'VE LOST @ 40 LBS SINCE I STARTED THE 2-WEEK PRE OP liquids. IN MY CASE, I DON'T KNOW IF I'D DO IT AGAIN WITHOUT HAVING A "GREENFIELD SCREEN" PUT IN TO PREVENT CLOTS. I'M AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE AND WILL NOT PUT MY HUSBAND AND FAMILY THROUGH THE SCARE OF PULMONARY EMBOLI AGAIN. ONE PIECE OF ADVICE...KEEP WALKING. THAT SHOULD HELP PREVENT CLOTS,TOO.

[julialois 0]

HI CHERYL,

YES, THEY DO DO FILLS AT HIS OFFICE. IN FACT, I'M HAVING MY FIRST (FINALLY) ON THURSDAY. I'VE HAD TO WAIT SINCE I'VE BEEN ON COUMADIN AND WAS TRAVELLING, SO INSTEAD OF RUSHING THE FILL AND TAKING (MAYBE) A CHANCE, WE WAITED. THE OFFICE STAFF IS OKAY. THE DOC IS VERY BUSY WITH ALL KINDS OF SURGERIES, NOT JUST BARIATRIC, SO OCCASIONALLY ONE WAITS & WAITS.

I'M FEELING OKAY, BUT HUNGRY. HOPEFULLY THAT'LL GO AWAY AFTER THURSDAY. I'VE LOST @ 40 LBS SINCE I STARTED THE 2-WEEK PRE OP LIQUIDS. IN MY CASE, I DON'T KNOW IF I'D DO IT AGAIN WITHOUT HAVING A "GREENFIELD SCREEN" PUT IN TO PREVENT CLOTS. I'M AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE AND WILL NOT PUT MY HUSBAND AND FAMILY THROUGH THE SCARE OF PULMONARY EMBOLI AGAIN. ONE PIECE OF ADVICE...KEEP WALKING. THAT SHOULD HELP PREVENT CLOTS,TOO

[Blund 0]

Saw the shrink today. (Nice looking man!!) He said I seemed all set to go and will get his report to my surgeon's office within the week. I'm glad to be done with all of these different appointments. Now I'm going to go crazy waiting! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[BlessedTwice 1]

Hello,

I'm at Grand Traverse Surgery in TC also. My surgery is on the 25th. i have DR. Kam. He is the newest Doctor to join the staff. They are all so wonderful at GTS.

[Realize Journey 0]

I want to hear your thoughts why did you pick him for your consult ?

[Blund 0]

Congrats on getting your date! I have probably 2 or 3 weeks before I'll hear anything. I heard they got a new Dr there. Sounds like they're getting busy. Be sure to let us know how things go.

Barb