Michigan Bandsters

[lapbander081004 7]

Stacy, hang in there...It get better soon.

I thought before my surgery that the liquid part would be my downfall but turns out I actually enjoyed it but then I lost 20 pounds while on it the two weeks before the surgery so that helped. But you'll be able to get back to normal soon and see the loss as you go. Its really great.

[kimberly 0]

Stacy, I know that the two weeks on Clear Liquids seem like forever, but it goes by quickly, I just kept thinking it would not be too long and I would be able to have full liquids. my life saver was yogurt, I thinned it down a little and it went down great.

I also liked the yogurt smoothie's you can even buy them in small bottles if you need to take them along with you. As soon as you are able to have mushie foods you will not have the hunger problem. (cream of wheat never tasted so good)!

Kim

[kimberly 0]

Shannon, Sorry you were not able to meet with the docs at port huron,

they are wonderful. I hope you can get everything arranged soon. Keep us posted. The hardest part is the waiting. Good Luck

Kim

[Spunkey1 0]

Hi

Fenton Michigan here, Dr. Laker did my surgery on May 28th 2008,

I would love to say I have lost alot of weight but only three pounds in five months. I have paid out 10,000 to get the guilt trip every time I go back to the office for the fills. I do a 40 minute workout every day on a treadmill and elliptical, it is hard for me to eat much of anything, I drink Isopure Protein 40g a day. any advice????:smile:

[TR Palmatier 0]

Yep - I'm new to the group. No date yet. Working throug the pre screening stuff -

[Spunkey1 0]

Good Luck, I Pray good things for you!:tongue_smilie: Who is your doctor and where are you having it done?

[TR Palmatier 0]

Hi Spunkey1 -

My Doctor is Dr. Farhand and surgey will be performed at hurley

[TR Palmatier 0]

Spunkey1 - I know of a person in Mayville Michigan that was having trouble losing after surgery. They finaly figured out that the wrong size of band was used. She won't being having it replaced, but they are filling alot more. She can now feel the restriction and is losing.

[Lori_K 0]

Hi

Fenton Michigan here, Dr. Laker did my surgery on May 28th 2008,

I would love to say I have lost alot of weight but only three pounds in five months. I have paid out 10,000 to get the guilt trip every time I go back to the office for the fills. I do a 40 minute workout every day on a treadmill and elliptical, it is hard for me to eat much of anything, I drink Isopure Protein 40g a day. any advice????:biggrin:

Hi Spunkey,

I'm sorry to hear about your slow weight loss. I hope you are getting more than guilt trips when going for a fill - are you and your doctor able to determine if you have good restriction? You mentioned not being able to eat much - maybe try keeping track of your calories for awhile? I use FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal and I heard Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate is very good too (actually I wish I had started with that site, but I'm used to fitday now). Keeping track of my calories helps me see how much I am really taking in - even little bits of the wrong foods can really add up. Do you get a chance to work with a dietitian or nutritionist? They can really help you in choosing the right foods. I was also using the Isopure drink for the 40gm of Protein, but my dietitian suggested getting my protein from more solid foods - you'll have less hunger. I only drink Isopure now when I get a fill, I need to be on liquids for 24 hours after a fill.

I hope some of this helps! Good luck and hang in there, I hope the scale will begin to move for you soon.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Hi Spunkey1 -

My Doctor is Dr. Farhand and surgey will be performed at hurley

You will LOVE him! He did my surgery 2 years ago! When is your date?

[Spunkey1 0]

Mine was done at Harper Hosp. But I live closer to Hurley. Dr. Laker @ Harper Hospital is supose to be one of the best in Michigan. I hope everything goes well for you.

[4EVRLITE 4]

I am having my surgery at Harper on Nov 14th...with Dr Elhore...has anyone had him?

[tink0527 0]

How soon did you get pregnant after you were banded?

[bambam31 168]

Any others banded in Hillsdale, MI by Hillsdale Surgical Group?

Brad

[skhopp 0]

I live in Northern Michigan. Had my surgery done at Hurley in Flint, MI. I like this post, as it's neat to see the people from your home state that have been through and are going through the same things as you, and we all have the same goal - a healthier, happier life. Good luck, all. And, I know there are more MI banders out there - let us know who and where you are!