Looking for people to connect with in Minnesota.

Ohh so your about 5 weeks out... How's it going so far?

It's going ok. I'm having trouble with any type protein drink

I'm kinda weird in that the RTD ones make me gag except for Isopure. I found a recipe book for Protein drinks online that helped me become creative with the powders. "The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein Shakes" by Nikki Madsie. It's soooooooo much better and easier now!

Also did you try the sample packs of powders? Some are really good others not, but the variety is nice...

All stuff I'm sure you're heard before :-)

I have tried about 8 different kinds including isopure. My doctor has advise me to stop trying to drink protein for a week. I either gag and throw in up or have an extreme stomach ache all day long if it goes down. I have tried mixing it with milk, water, almond milk and soy milk. They just want me to give my stomach a break. We will see how it goes.

I am starting to gag on the shakes too. I did discover that CIB is good warmed like hot chocolate. I just ordered Unjury Unflavored too. I have heard good reviews on that and am hoping I will like it in Crystal Light. I also figured it will be nice to add to other items as I introduce new foods. Oh, I can't wait for full liquids. This pre-op stuff has been tough.

Hi Minnesota Sleevers! I'm from Northern Minnesota. Haven't picked a Dr. yet, but I have a couple in mind. Wondering how you all picked yours - there's a lot in the metro area - and I'm not opposed to driving to see them. I have a good network of physicians up here to have follow-ups with and whatnot. Also thinking about maybe Duluth.

Any input is welcome!

My mom had the same doctor. He is one of the first doctors in the area to do the weight loss surgeries. He knew his stuff. I also researched him. I loved the clinic he is out of and everyone that works at the clinic is amazing. There is another doctor at the same clinic who my aunt had and she said he was just as amazing. I had Dr. Drew.

Hi Minnesota Sleevers! I'm from Northern Minnesota. Haven't picked a Dr. yet' date=' but I have a couple in mind. Wondering how you all picked yours - there's a lot in the metro area - and I'm not opposed to driving to see them. I have a good network of physicians up here to have follow-ups with and whatnot. Also thinking about maybe Duluth.

Any input is welcome![/quote']

Welcome to the forum! I'm still relatively new to the process, but will be happy to tel you what I know. I'm in the Twin Ports area, so I am going to Dr. Bettendorf at Essentia. Frown at I have seen so farther have a really good Bariatric Center (it's also a COE which was required by my insurance). The staff there is wonderful and want you to succeed.

I'm sorry I don't know anything about the docs in the TC, but there are definitely others here who can give you that information.

Again, welcome and best wishes to you!

Hello

I'm from Mn had my sleeve done by Dr Laura July at unity. My sleeve was done on 7/15.

Doing ok get to have pureed foods next week. So tired of cream Soups and Protein shakes.

Sleeved July 29th by Dr. Rupp at united hospital. Was home by Tuesday evening and working on getting my liquids in!

Anyone else with Rupp recently?

Welcome to the forum! I'm still relatively new to the process' date=' but will be happy to tel you what I know. I'm in the Twin Ports area, so I am going to Dr. Bettendorf at Essentia. Frown at I have seen so farther have a really good Bariatric Center (it's also a COE which was required by my insurance). The staff there is wonderful and want you to succeed.

I'm sorry I don't know anything about the docs in the TC, but there are definitely others here who can give you that information.

Again, welcome and best wishes to you![/quote']

Looks like we are seeing the same surgeon. My insurance required the COE as well. I'm looking forward to my first appointment next Thursday. How far into the process are you?

Looks like we are seeing the same surgeon. My insurance required the COE as well. I'm looking forward to my first appointment next Thursday. How far into the process are you?

I've been through the initial visit, and just today had my first of two psych appointments. Have my second psych appointment next week. Nice to 'meet' you!

I was sleeved on Tuesday through Park Nicollet clinic in St Louis Park by Dr. Jones. The entire process was fabulous! I loved how supportive and helpful everyone at the clinic was. I honestly can't say enough about how great they have been and how happy I am with them :-).

Anyways I "broke out" of the hospital yesterday afternoon :-). It feels so good to be home, but its hard to get all the liquids in with all the napping. I'm constantly sipping but if I'm not moving I fall asleep.

Feels good to be on the losing bench!

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I heart Dr. July. I've had a very smooth recovery except where I pushed myself too hard. And while I'm stalled right now, I just discovered I'm down 4 pants sizes since January, three since the sleeve!

Sleeved July 29th by Dr. Rupp at united hospital. Was home by Tuesday evening and working on getting my liquids in!

Anyone else with Rupp recently?

Almost! I had initially intended to choose him, but something happened with his seminar and it got cancelled, so there wouldn't be another one until a month or so later. I was too impatient because I knew I'd be waiting six months already as it was, so I went to the first available seminar for St. Paul Surgeons and it happened to be Dr. Kelly. I knew about ten minutes after he started talking that it must have been fate, cause I can't imagine a better fit for me. I got sleeved on July 24th at United and went home the next day. I'm having serious troubles with getting my liquids in right now though!