Looking for people to connect with in Minnesota.

Hi Missmeli-

I am going to Dr Illan in Tj. I fly out in just 8 days now!!!

That is so exciting! I hope that everything goes smoothly for you!

<p>New here.....nice to know there are people in Minnesota and specifically the edina, shakopee, burnsville area! </p> <p> I am with Park Nicollet and am looking to have Dr. Thomas Jones or Dr. Svendson do my surgery. I am leaning towards Dr. Jones because it appears he has been doing this procedure longer. Anything anyone can tell me about either of these surgeons (good and bad) would be appreciated. Thanks! </p>

I am going to PNMC in SLP as well. I work in Edina and live in New Hope. I am just starting all my testing next week.

I have BCBS of MN. How long did it take for insurance approval?

New here.....nice to know there are people in Minnesota and specifically the edina, shakopee, burnsville area!

I am with Park Nicollet and am looking to have Dr. Thomas Jones or Dr. Svendson do my surgery. I am leaning towards Dr. Jones because it appears he has been doing this procedure longer. Anything anyone can tell me about either of these surgeons (good and bad) would be appreciated. Thanks!

I had Svendson and loved him! I chose first available because I wanted it done sooner rather than later. I had also heard he had a pretty good sense of humor and that is true. It's something I appreciate. Would highly recommend him to anyone.

I was sleeved October 22, 2013. I'm down 84 pounds as of this morning. Love Candace my nurse, and most of the nuts are excellent too.

I've had a great experience at PN, and I've been giving my 110% effort each and every step of the way. I only wish I had had it done sooner.

New here.....nice to know there are people in Minnesota and specifically the edina, shakopee, burnsville area!

I am with Park Nicollet and am looking to have Dr. Thomas Jones or Dr. Svendson do my surgery. I am leaning towards Dr. Jones because it appears he has been doing this procedure longer. Anything anyone can tell me about either of these surgeons (good and bad) would be appreciated. Thanks!

I had Svendson and loved him! I chose first available because I wanted it done sooner rather than later. I had also heard he had a pretty good sense of humor and that is true. It's something I appreciate. Would highly recommend him to anyone.

I was sleeved October 22, 2013. I'm down 84 pounds as of this morning. Love Candace my nurse, and most of the nuts are excellent too.

I've had a great experience at PN, and I've been giving my 110% effort each and every step of the way. I only wish I had had it done sooner.

I also went through Park Nicollet and it's been a super positive experience. Dr. Jones did my surgery and I loved him. I've heard great things about both surgeons though. I'm 7 months post surgery and down 98 since surgery, 116 since my first program visit in March 2013. I agree with gomekast, wish I had done it sooner.

Edited March 8, 201412 yr by Justkeepswimming37

New here.....nice to know there are people in Minnesota and specifically the edina, shakopee, burnsville area!

I am with Park Nicollet and am looking to have Dr. Thomas Jones or Dr. Svendson do my surgery. I am leaning towards Dr. Jones because it appears he has been doing this procedure longer. Anything anyone can tell me about either of these surgeons (good and bad) would be appreciated. Thanks!

I am going to PNMC in SLP as well. I work in Edina and live in New Hope. I am just starting all my testing next week.

I have BCBS of MN. How long did it take for insurance approval?

I have Anthem through BCBS and my approval came in less than 1 week.

Did anyone go through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota insurance for their surgery? And if so how long did it take you to get approved once you did all the preliminary testing at PNMC?

<p>New here.....nice to know there are people in Minnesota and specifically the edina, shakopee, burnsville area! </p> <p> I am with Park Nicollet and am looking to have Dr. Thomas Jones or Dr. Svendson do my surgery. I am leaning towards Dr. Jones because it appears he has been doing this procedure longer. Anything anyone can tell me about either of these surgeons (good and bad) would be appreciated. Thanks! </p>

Dr. Jones did mine in July. I loved him! He made me feel really comfortable the day of surgery. He spent some time with me in pre-op answering a lot of my last minute anxious questions. He is a really great and knowledgeable doctor.

My soon to be sister in law worked with him in the OR as well, when she was training to be a surgical technician. She really liked working with him. Said he was a great doctor.

I'm actually having him take out my gallbladder on Monday. I trust him a lot!

I did not ever meet with Dr. Svendson. I heard he is really good too.

I'm having surgery on March 19.

hi BladeFox-been a while. You will do just fine. How much do you want to lose? Do you go to the monthly support meetings at Fairview? They are very helpful too. There are people who are veterans and people still on the fence. Very interesting!!

I'm having surgery on March 19.

hi BladeFox-been a while. You will do just fine. How much do you want to lose? Do you go to the monthly support meetings at Fairview? They are very helpful too. There are people who are veterans and people still on the fence. Very interesting!!

Hi 4theluvof, I am feeling alright about the surgery. I world

D like to break past 100 pound lost, that's my goal. I inquired of other support groups so I don't have to drive the distance each month. Donna gave me a list of other groups closer to me. Have you made a decision yet?

I live in Eagan and started my journey (first appt) was Feb 10th. I go back March 11.

I was sleeved 3/6 at southdale. Anyone else from Bloomington mn area

I was sleeved 3/6 at southdale. Anyone else from Bloomington mn area

I'm getting sleeved on the 19th at fairview southdale. I don't live in Bloomington but in the twin cities.

I was sleeved 3/6 at southdale. Anyone else from Bloomington mn area

Congrats :-) I hope you are doing well. I'm in the Burnsville, so fairly close to Bloomington.

I haven't met anyone that even lives. Do you know of any support groups around here?

Who was your surgeon and how did it go?