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I had my first consultation with Dr. Saber today.  I didn't realize how much pre-op stuff needs to be done.  My insurance requires six consecutive months of doctor supervised weight loss attempts within the last two years.  Fortunately I have an appt scheduled with my PCP for the 24th to get this rolling.  So they gave me a form to have filled out each month by my PCP when I go in for my weight loss visits.  I am supposed to contact them when I receive my fourth completed form so that they can get me scheduled for the rest of my pre-op tests.

Well today I attended one of Dr. Saber's informational meetings at the Lawrence Education Center in Kalamazoo, MI.  I learned a lot, asked some questions, and felt very comfortable with Dr. Saber and the rest of the staff.  I decide to go ahead with the initial consultation and move ahead with the process.

Weight - 288

I am a 44 yo Admistrative Assistant from SW Michigan.  I have been overweight since puberty with the exception of a couple of years in the late 90's when I lost 80 lbs.  I started having some bleeding problems and finally a hysterectomy but a lack of exercise and Prednisone cause me to lose the momentum and gain it all back plus more.

I am at the point in my life where I know that I am unable to do this on my own.  I have asthma and bad knees and cannot continue to carry around this extra weight, nor can I do the exercise I would need to lose it without help.

I am going to persue WLS so after checking this sight I found Dr. Saber at the Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies and decide to attend one of the mandatory seminars.  In the mean-time I will do some research of my own to determine what I need to look for in a doctor/surgeon and program staff.

Weight - 285