Hi Dale,

yes, I have made a few posts.  I'm not really new to OH, just left for a few years after having my band.  I did lose 79 pounds and felt so good after that loss.  But, it was mainly due to all the vomiting because the band is so fickle.  I followed the rules to a "T" but never knew when the band was going to react badly.  I called it having arguments with the band, instead of constantly having to explain that I was gone so long because I was puking.

No, I wasn't even close to getting to goal but 79 pounds is a lot to lose.  I had it done in Detroit, the experience was fine.  But I don't yet know what I will have to redo after the band is removed.  My surgeons group doesn't discuss it with me until after the removal and then I will be a new patient to them.  At that point, they will fill me in.  I hope not all of it.  But I did make sure I got insurances in place so that hopefully, the only thing I will be paying is the monthly premium.  My surgeon also said that he thought I would benefit more from RNY but we could look into the sleeve as well.  I already have reflux and am reading that is an issue with the sleeve.  But I am not real happy with the re-routing and the aspect of regaining so easily.  I found out how easy it was to do after the band and don't want to do that again.

I don't mind going to support groups either if they are well organized.  My first surgeon had them but they were not well organized and difficult for me to get to, too far away.  The whole program this time around sounds much more organized and I am hoping will be very educational.

Right now, I am waiting for the insurance approval for band removal.

Well, maybe this will just be you and I on here.  So, let's keep each other going, ok?

Karen

Hi Dale,

Well, I'm here.  I was excited to see there is a board for all state and thought there would be a lot going on here but unfortunately, it seems to be dead as a doorknob.  I am in Ann Arbor, have a lap band but it will be coming out as soon as insurance approves.  After that, we will see what the surgeon found while he is in there and hopefully I will get the Sleeve.

What type of WLS have you had or are going to have?

Hi I am new to the forum.  I live in Kalamazoo, Michigan and would really like to learn more about other peoples experience with WLS.

I am in the process of seeing the dietician and going to see Dr Weaver for the second time.  I think we will be able to set the date for my rny.

I really want to do this but I am nervous.  Hoping others might want to talk.  Please/thank you.  Like does anyone know Dr. Kibwe Weaver.

I apologize, that post above from me sounded rather harsh and wasn't meant to be.  I am dealing with banks and the government this morning, to explain my being out of sorts.  Oddly enough, I did get a phone message today from the surgeons office today, now just anxiously waiting for return call.  Stacy, if I can I would love to go to this seminar and meet you.

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