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Hi im Doug I live about 80 miles north GR Im hopeing for July. Im in the Spectrum group. Dr. Schram

is who Im seeing. Started first visit 1/3/2013 just jumping through hoops an getting the diet down.I will keep looking for michigag people. THANKS

I really liked Dr. Schram! :-D

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I'm in the central Michigan area. My surgery is scheduled for April 16th. Nervous and excited but just trying to stay positive! I start my pre

Op diet April 5.

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I'm in Zeeland, MI and just got the call yesterday that they got the authorization from my insurance and my surgery is scheduled for May 1!!!!! I am so excited! It's happening very fast!!!

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Greetings! I'll be sleeved April 17th in Grand Haven. Starting the pre-op diet on the 3rd. 312# now with a goal of 180# My nervousness has turned into total optimism. :D

I have Dr. Foote as well and soooo stoked!!! They wanted to get me in on April 17th but i wouldnt have been able to make it to the 1st preop appointment on the 3rd so i took the next available date :)

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Just got my date, May 6th in Grand Rapids. I wish it was a little sooner but that can't be helped. On a 1200 cal preop diet. I start my 800 on April 17. I sorta feel that will be easier for me. Only because its an all-or-nothing type thing. If I have no options,making the right one will be easy. Super excited and anxious.

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I'm from Lowell. Getting sleeved on May 13th with Dr. Foote also

Which hospital are you going through? Congrats...this is so exciting!

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Which hospital are you going through? Congrats...this is so exciting!

I'm going through St. Marrys in Grand Rapids! I can't wait!

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Any of you fellow MI folks deal with Priority Health insurance? I am super nervous about mine going through. Just kinda wondered how diff they were. Dr Footes office said I CANNOT drop below 40 bmi with no comorb. but that gives me like 5 pounds to play with., I am worried they are going to see me not lose ANY weight during 6 months and deny me. Ugh I am being vigilant and attending every visit. I meet with surgeon this month for more info

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Any of you fellow MI folks deal with Priority Health insurance? I am super nervous about mine going through. Just kinda wondered how diff they were. Dr Footes office said I CANNOT drop below 40 bmi with no comorb. but that gives me like 5 pounds to play with., I am worried they are going to see me not lose ANY weight during 6 months and deny me. Ugh I am being vigilant and attending every visit. I meet with surgeon this month for more info

I have BCBS...and im very lucky i do not have to go through the 6 month prior....Good luck on yours!

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I'm going through St. Marrys in Grand Rapids! I can't wait!

I know!!! Mine is just a little over 2 weeks away!!!!

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I'm going through St. Marrys in Grand Rapids! I can't wait!

St. Mary's staff was great and the top floor walking track was a great perk! I spent a lot of time up there!

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I am really excited yet nervous about my procedure. I would like to network with someone in the Michigan area that has had or will be having the procedure.

Hey :) I live in Westland and I have surgery set for June!!

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Getting excited for surgery in June at St. Mary's!

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