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Old 08-12-2009, 05:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am in Michigan and lookin for others to befriend!! or anyone thst may be havin surgery in Oct/ Nov??? I am 35 married with one son and ... well if you wanna know more just send me a message...
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Old 08-13-2009, 09:19 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I'm in Michigan. I'm down in Grand Rapids and 3 1/2 years postop. We have a couple people on here from the UP who had Dr English and several from the eastern side of the state.

Welcome to the forum! Feel free to ask me any questions. I'm not here all the time but I never mind getting a pm.
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Old 08-13-2009, 12:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hello and welcome!
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan. (I know how bad you must feel for me :~) Anywho, hubby and I moved to San Diego 8 years ago and have only gone back for funerals. Good luck on your journy, you've come to the right place for support.
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Old 08-13-2009, 02:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi I am from Lansing - formerly of Alpena. I am 6 months out but if you have any questions just fire away!!! Good luck
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Old 08-13-2009, 04:10 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm in Pontiac. Still pre op and hoping for a date around my birthday...Nov. 8th. =)
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Old 08-13-2009, 10:08 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Not to many yoopers!!! a few on here but not many.. I suppose I wil have to chat with you trolls..lol I am glad to meet you all...
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Old 08-14-2009, 08:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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WElcome and congradaltioans on your upcoming date, I had surgery back in 2001 and am still here to talk about it. Please let me know any questions you have or jsut concerns about if you are doing things right,
I knwo you will do fine-
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