Hi everyone, I read and check this daily but don't always know what to say, so I don't post just read.

Dawn E., Hope all goes well and your able to set your surgery date.  I know I can't wait, its a cross of anxiety and hope and scared spitless, but full speed ahead.  I know how you feel about the forums, I don't know my way around.  Duh, I needed help posting a picture, directions for the weight ticker and there is no doubt in my mind that there are places I have not accessed.  Such is life...

Artist4life92768, I asked my surgeons office and they said they are not part of the Borgess/Bronson Bariatrics.  My surgeon does not have a partner.  Maybe they were talking about the Support Groups, I have met people who go to both.  Do you like you Dr. Verseman? Has he done many WLS?  It would be interesting to keep in touch we may have surgery about the same time.  If your ever in the area for a support group maybe we could meet at the group, don't have to just a suggestion.  I know no one that has had this surgery and it would be nice to talk to someone going through the same things.  Best of luck to you.

Donna, thanks for the reply and keep us up to date on your situation.

Jodi, have you set your surgery date yet, you were going to have it in Jackson right?

I think we should all try to keep in touch, it might help us as a group.

Thanks for posting a response and introducing yourself.  Gods speed .....

dale

Hi Bubbles, sorry to hear about your doctor but glad he is OK. I live about 30 miles west of Kalamazoo. I have been a member of OH for quite some time but just now found the Michigan forum (duhhhh).

I am having my surgery done in Niles, Michigan and I am in the program through Lakeland Regional Healthcare. My doctor's name is Michael Schuhknect. He not only performs the surgery, but I have heard that he teaches it to other doctors. I am totally happy with their weight loss clinic. The last of my 6-month program requirement appointments is this coming Wednesday, July 23 and I will hopefully get approval from the insurance company and a date set shortly after that.

Are you at GHP? I am and awaiting on Dr. Kemmeter to return. Have you started your pre-op diet?

Hi

I just talked to my Doctor office and the nurse said that my Doc is back to work the beginning of August.  If all goes right at my appt Aug 14 I will have RNY early Fall.  I can't wait.  I am so ready.

I have read the other posts and I am glad people are still checking in.  I have been reading but not really posting have had kidney stones to deal with.  I asked about the Borgess/Bronson Bariatric  and my Doc does not participate in that.  I would like to hear more about it though.  I am going to go to the Borgess Support groups though, every little bit helps.

I hope both of you are successful and will drop a line in the Michigan forum when you can I will too.  Best of luck

dale

Hi Yall!

I am currently going through the Bronson/Borgess program. I had the info meeting on June 2nd, my first appt. with Dr. Verseman on the 19th, and am already scheduled for an UGI and psych appt. It is going more quickly than I thought it would and am ready mentally ready for it now! I felt very welcomed by Dr. Verseman and his staff is AWESOME!!! One is even a former/current patient of his and she is an angel!