Wondering about surgeons and outcomes in Minnesota. Having my mind changed by my bodies unique attributes. I was all set to have a RNY and then when did the scope to check things out have to switch plans and go with the sleeve. Trying to get some background on surgeons and info to help me with my decision and to ally my fears and concerns.

I am from the Minneapolis area. I will be having my surgery done at Park Nicollet. Thus far, I highly recommend their program. They are very efficient and on top of things. The do RNY, VSG and bands and they can give you good information on all three. Here is their website: http://www.parknicollet.com/bariatrics/. You start the program by going to an info session which is given by a nurse clinician and a surgeon. Most of the nurses their have had bariatric surgery so they know what you are going through. Hopefully that helps you a little bit.

I live between Hastings and Red Wing. Will be having surgery once it is approved at United Hospital in St. Paul. Been looking at the forums and wondering if there is a support meeting group around for "sleeve" people? Have you heard of any?

i live just north of the cities, i had mine done at unity hospitol in fridley, by fred johnson, they have a great bariatric center there! would highly recommend them, i was gonna do rny, but a friend who owns a clinic in texas talked me into the sleeve, im happy i went this direction. im only 7 days post op now..feeling really good.

I live by the Willmar area and am attending my first seminar on June 21. I am not sure if insurance will cover this or not, but going to try. I have had gastric banding done about 5 years ago and am as heavy now as when I first had it done. I am going to go to Park Nicollette for my seminar.

Hi! I am from Rochester. Being sleeved June 21 at Mayo. Excited and nervous. When and where are you having yours?

Hi,

I am from Apple Valley, I am having my surgery done with the Saint Paul Surgeons. www.stpaulsurgeons.com I hope that you find you a surgeon that you’re comfortable with so you could have your procedure done.

I am hoping for the best out come for you.

Gina

Hi! I am from Rochester. Being sleeved June 21 at Mayo. Excited and nervous. When and where are you having yours?

I'm also from Rochester, and going through the LEARN program at Mayo for surgery. I'm not sure if I will have bypass or sleeve, but I'm leaning towards sleeve at this point.

Who is your surgeon? Kendrick?