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Hi I am new and very excited about starting my new journey. I have gone to a seminar that the surgeon who will do my surgery put on. He gave a LOT of information and papers to fill out and all. I have filled them all out and got all my information about my insurance, I had to have a 12 month evaluation. And now am ready for my 1st appointment with the surgeon. I go see him Nov. 1st. I am hoping I will know the date of my surgery then. Looking for any information and support I can get and am here to support too!

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wELCOME.

I live in Gregory which is about halfway between Ann Arbor and Lansing.

I was banded in Mexico, July 16 and have lost forty one lbs so far. Good Luck on your surgery.

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Welcome! I am from northern Indiana, about 20 minutes from Michigan. Good luck on your journey... I get my band on 12/17

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I haven't been banded yet. I go for my first appointment with the surgeon on Nov. 2nd. I am so excited to get this done and get on with losing weight and getting healthy again!

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Good Morning newbies from MI!

I had surgery last March at Munson Medical Center...

Dr. Featherstone. Haven't had any problems, still have 24 lbs to lose.

Good Luck to all!!!

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when did you get baned? i have met your doctor he is very nice. i really like the team at munson hospital they are great good for you and i will be join you soon on the lossing end of all this thanks for the support

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