if you've had VSG in the twin cities area, I'd love to hear your feedback on your surgeon and satisfaction with the dr., hospital, etc.

I'm not definitely decided yet, but if I go thru with it, I will be self-pay.

Thank you very much for your help.

I just had my sleeve done on 2-11-13. My surgery was done by Dr Baker at Unity Hospital in Fridley. The one thing I really liked about where I did my surgery was the day you leave the hospital you have your doctors pager number and can call it anytime. Makes me feel less nervous.

I'm getting mine done at Unity too, probably with Dr. July. I liked her attitude and sense of humor when I went to the info session, and the staff there are kind and love to laugh. Not sure on dates yet.

Dr Ikramuddin performed my surgery on April 15, 2013. He's an excellent doctor but he's kinda like a drive by. So if your looking for a touchy feely kinda doctor he might not be the one. I was a bad to sleeve revision and everything is going well so far.

Does anyone know where you can buy unjury products?

I meant to add that the staff at U of M was fantastic when I was in the hospital.

Dr Rupp from St Paul Surgeons did mine one year ago. It was the best decision I ever made. I lost weight very rapidly at first and now it has been very slow. I'm about half way to my goal. I haven't had any major problems. I had a hard time when I started loosing my hair, but it is starting to come back. I'm lucky I had really thick hair because I lost about half of my hair. It got really thin. I don't think it was very noticable to most people, but it was to me. The other thing I am still learning everyday- is that I may have a new body- smaller and stronger- but my brain is still the same. I still crave the same things- I usually can talk myself out of them, but sometimes I give in. So glad that now, a couple bites satisfies the craving and I can get back on track. I don't go to the support meetings, maybe I should. I think it would help to have the support .

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Hi, I buy them online, I also live the eas you can get at target or Walmart . chocolate, vainilla , strawberry. They have the ready to drink ones and I love them. With the powder I do the lite organic soy milk from Walmart . You can even order the cases of 24 ready to drink on amazon .

Hello, I will be having my surgery in June 21st by Dr. Jones from Park Nicollet. I have friends and co workers who have had the surgery done by him too. They are so amazing there and very informative. All the staff is great,specially Dorothy and the book that's given to you helps a lot. I'm from metro area in Lakeville , MN. Nice to have a group you can exchange ideas and thoughts with . ☺

Hey everyone! I was sleeved last Friday, May 24th and I have been so surprised with the quick rebound from surgery... I'm feeling really good already! It's not all rainbows and unicorns but it sure beats what I was expecting. Dr. Leslie and the staff at the UofM Fairview were great. I was out on Sunday morning and have me first post-op tomorrow AM.

Hi everyone' date=' I just signed up for this site today with the hope that there were others from the state on here. Happy to see that there are! I live in southern MN (Albert Lea area) and have just started the process with the surgery team at the U of M Medical Center. My tentative surgery date is at the end of April. I have to lose 20 lbs by then so that's challenge #1. Thank you all for sharing your stories on here, exactly what I needed to keep the hope. [/quote']

I was sleeved on May 6th, I used Dr. Daniel Leslie. He is at the U of M and Abbott Northwestern. He is great!

Hello all ????

My surgery is set for July 26th by Dr.Leslie at the U of M, Fairview. I live in the Twin Cities. Has anyone started a Twin Cities or Minnesota Facebook Support page?

Are ther any local support groups to meet and greet? Another question who did you feel first day or two after surgery. I'm not good coming out of anesthesia, that is what scares me the most.

I'd love to meet locals who understand since I'd am the only one out of friends and family who will have done something like this.

I'm very excited to started my new life.

Looking forward to hearing more from you all.

Shari

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I was sleeved on May 6th, I used Dr. Daniel Leslie. He is at the U of M and Abbott Northwestern. He is great!

Hello there Congrats!! Hope you are having a smooth journey

It looks like you just created a page. Did you create an actual group?

Hi, I live near Methodist Hospital and I had my surgery done there and Dr Jones and his staff were very supportive and wonderful!

I highly recommend getting Vertical Sleeve Surgery at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park MN.

It looks like you just created a page. Did you create an actual group?

yes, its called VSG Twin Cities MN Support Group

Hi, I live near Methodist Hospital and I had my surgery done there and Dr Jones and his staff were very supportive and wonderful!

I highly recommend getting Vertical Sleeve Surgery at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park MN.

Join my VSG Twin Cities MN Support Group