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Hi,

Just wanted to see who has been banded in MI. I am Nancy, banded on 8/09/04 by Dr. Deol.........anyone else out there?

I live in the small community of Armada, just northeast of Romeo, 20 miles north of Mount Clemens...hope to hear from you soon.

Nancy

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From Texas here, but welcome to the board anyway!! Feel free to browse through the files. There's loads of experience and support here!

Leatha

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Hi Nancy!

I spent many 'a Fall at the Armada Fair! It's been years, thou!

I'm a patient of Dr. Deol's, too. There are a few of us here! Isn't she awesome! Are you going to the support group meeting on Sept 9th?

I was banded on the 19th of July. How are you feeling? If you have any problems or questions, don't hesitate to call Dr. D or Rebecca. They really are there for you!

Welcome to the board! There is a lot of great info here! Just remember to always double check w/ Dr. D. Have you gone to her website/discussion board?

Best luck to you!

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Howdy Nancy! I'm from Michigan, but I'm stuck up in the Middle of the Mitten. A ways away from you.

There are other Michiganians here, one from Menominee! Now that's way up there!

Good luck, and keep on these boards. Maybe we could get a Michigan Bandster get together going. Maybe just a worldwide bandster get together as there are folks here from all over the world.

Looking forward to hearing from you as you progress.

Me? I'm not banded yet. Waaahhhhh!

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Hi, mich bander

I have been looking for a board of michigan banders. I was banded 6/29/04 in Port Huron.

Everything is going great and no problems as yet. I had my first fill in August and willhave my second one September 20.

So far I have lost 42lbs. and I would like to lose 80 lbs more.

My home is in Metamora.

Good luck

Dave T.

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Hello, I'm in Michigan up near Tawas. I started out with Dr. Deol but found out I have to pay the first year follow-up in cash, $1500.00, above insurance. I was quite impressed with her and especially with Rebecca. But I can't afford $1500.00 cash up front. If I have received faulty information please let me know as I would like to have Dr. D and Rebecca on my case. In the meantime I have discovered Dr. Cudjoe in Alma which is much closer for me. I have heard wonderful things about him and am impatiently waiting for the mandatory seminar on Sept. 16. I have Blue Care Network which I've heard requires an act of God to get approved so I'm looking into an obesity lawyer to help with that. BCN will pay for post op visits and fills if I get a referral from my PCP which will be no problem. I wish Dr. D would work with that.

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Janet Quinn in Dr. Cudjoe's office is great with insurance. She can help you get it through. She's tough as nails, smart as a whip, and never gives up.

She's only there every other week (she commutes from like Minnesota or somewhere), but she's a great help. You could meet her at the seminar.

There I met her, Dr. Cudjoe, Dr. Smith, and the office staff. It's a very informative meeting, well worth the trip for you.

Good luck, and when you get your packet, be sure to fill out everything, it speeds stuff up. Also I set up my own psych eval and other tests. You may want to do that so you won't have to be coming to alma once a week until you're banded.

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I don't have any tips (I'm still a banding virgin as it were) but I've read some great posts on what to pack in the other folders here.

Congrats and good luck.

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Hi Nancy

I'm Greg.

I was banded on Aug 10, 2004 by Dr Hawasli at St John's Hospital in Detroit.

Been two months since I started the program (went on liquid diet on 07/29/04) and I have lost 60 pounds so far. Started at 330 and now 270. Feeling great both menatlly and physically.

Going to probably get a fill on Friday since the stomach has settled from the surgery I find that the food is not staying in upper pouch and I feel hungry all the time. This has been going on for a week now. I have handled it but want this corrected so I can get tid of the hunger pains.

I just registered on here tonight. You are my first contact LOL. Hope I can learn this site.

I work midnights and have time to float around and check it out.

Well don't want to bore you so I'll end here and wish you luck in your journey back to sanity.

Greg

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Boy you have really done well...I stopped drinking pop in May and lost 12 lbs, then lost 4 with pre-op diet and have lost 23 since surgery...it is great...I am still doing well without a fill yet, but will rush to Dr. when it is time..I wish you continued sucess...what a great start!

Nancy

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Hi Kelly,

Welcome on board and good luck when you have your surgery.

You'll find everyone here is extremely supportive and helpful.. Right now a good many of them are in Vegas and if you go to the tread titled Vegas Bass pictures you can see them.

Where in Michigan are you from??

Greg

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Welcome Kelly, congrats on your upcoming banding. Where are you having it done? You will just love it....I just hit the 44 lbs lost today.....it is wonderful....let us know how you are, where do you live? I can't make this months group meeting but hope to see you in November.

Nancy

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