Hi everyone! Im a newbie here, and would like to, first, congratulate you all on your choice to begin this new journey to a new and healthy you. I, too, am beginning that journey. Im in Minnesota, just starting the process. Im going to my 2nd info meeting tonight. I have definitely decided on the Lap Band, just havent chosen a surgery group yet. This forum is a great source of info and support. Thank you all and good luck with your journey! Any others from Minnesota ??

Hi - I am from Minnesota. I am in Burnsville. I had my lapband surgery on December 26, 2006 with Dr. Svendson at Methodist Hospital so I am 6 weeks out. I have lost 37 pounds since December 17th so things are going really really good for me. My whole process didn't take very long. I started with an information session in late September, had my first appointment on Oct 10th and my last appointment on Nov 13th with surgery scheduled for Dec 26th. I didn't wait for them to call me, I called and got the ball rolling for appointments and kept pushing to get all my appointments as soon as possible. One piece of advice - don't wait around for them to call you and be persistant. If you want to email me you can do so at myharley2004@yahoo.com. I have absolutely no regrets and look so forward to going into a store and not having to go to the "large ladies" section.

Thank you for your reply SweethingMN- Congratulations on your success so far. Im going to Park Nicollett's info meeting tonight. Ive heard and read really good reviews about their program. Im really surprised at how fast you got thru all the hoops. what insurance do you have, if you dont mind me asking. and what surgeon did your band? thanks again, and heres wishing you continued great success.

Kim, congrats on making this life changing decision. Best of luck to you.

I went through Park Nicollet also. My surgeon was Dr. Svendsen. He was absolutley positively the best. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. I just kept pushing and being persistant with all my appointments. Had no glitches or no hoops to jump through.