I am a patient of Dr. Chiang's at the Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin. I am very happy with my doctor and the staff there. I have just completed my pre ops and my records were sent into my insurance company for approval.  They said it shouldn't take too long and then they will schedule my surgery. I am keeping my fingers crossed!

When I went for my informational seminar @ Aurora Sinai in May, they said that the support group meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-8 in the Auditorium where we had the info session.  There should be one this Wednesday (the 18th) - I plan on going.

I'm not from Milwaukee, but I know there are a lot of things to do there. A friend (from MPLS) and I are going down there in July. I did a search on the internet "things to do in Milwaukee" and found a lot of information. If you have kids, they have a nice children's museum, there is an IMAX theatre, The Milwaukee Zoo, The Botanical Gardens, the lake front. Maybe someone from Milwaukee will help you out more. I used to live in Plymouth, MN for 12 years. Have fun at the games, and Go Brewers!!!!

If you don't mind me asking, how far did the skin on your upper arm extend?  Whether or not you're able to use the under the arm technique depends on how much skin you have to remove, not necessarily the skill of the surgeon. It *is* great that you found a surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions without making you feel rushed.  There aren't a whole lot of doctors who will do that.

Hello, friends!  My fam and i are comming over to see a couple twins vs Brewers games this weekend.  Any ideas for activities to do while we are in your state? Troy