I'm going through the process right now I have to do a lot to have my insurance cover my surgery only part I am having a really tough time with is losing the 50 lbs I have 2 months left to lose it or I have to wait longer to get the surgery done but thinking it may help having friends that understand n know what I'm going through n know how it feels n I hope to be able up help anyone else too u can message me here or Facebook just search Danielle vandeventer it's a picture of my son u will see or text me at 320-515-1479 it don't matter to me just make sure if it's by text or Facebook let me know ur messaging from here

Danielle. I'm from MN and scheduled for the 22. Are you on Facebook? Are you from the St. Cloud area?

What do u have scheduled ur surgery or an appt for the 24th n I live about 30 mins from St.cloud do u know Ogilvie by any chance n yup I'm on Facebook if u look up Danielle VanDeventer its a picture of my son

South Dakota here. I lost 30lbs in 8wks by increasing Water to 2 gal a day...no other drinks. Used dasini drops to flavor no calories and did 30min walking-brisk a day.

Best of luck!

Thanks for the advise

You CAN do this! You need this and you're not alone :-)

Ya on some days I feel that way but on others I don't n I know that feeling will happen all the time it just sucks that's all cause I am trying to achieve something very hard to achieve in a short time

Hello. I am from MN about 45 minutes north of the cities. I was struggling for months to lose my weight for surgery, but I finally buckled down and got serious about it. I'm now currently one lb away from my goal weight to have my surgery scheduled. So excited that its finally here! You can do it too. We can be RNY buddies together and keep each other updated. I am on FB my name is Aimee McDowell and my profile pic is my husband carrying our baby. I'm also on myfitnesspal as amcdowell779. Love to hear from any of you.

I just started a group in the community section for us Minnesotans and other surrounding states. Come join!!

I found the MN wls forum under social I think it is. You need a password to get in. How do you ask permission to join this? I'm on my iPad and nothing pops up anywhere to submit permission.

Thanks!

Hi!! I am from mpls area and need a buddy too. My surgery is scheduled for thursday am and am a little scared. Have you had surgery? Would like to talk with you. I'm feeling overwhelmed! I've lost a total of 20lbs on the liquid pre-op diet.

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Hi!! I am from mpls area and need a buddy too. My surgery is scheduled for thursday am and am a little scared. Have you had surgery? Would like to talk with you. I'm feeling overwhelmed! I've lost a total of 20lbs on the liquid pre-op diet.

Hi Kathleen. I am Carol and I had my RNY on June 25, 2013 at St. Joe's Hospital in St. Paul. I have lost over 160 pounds, 40 pounds pre surgery. I would be happy to talk with you. Surgery has been a wonderful thing for me. I would love to help you have a similar experience, if I can. Please now that it is very normal to feel nervous in the days leading up to surgery. If it gets to the point that the nerves are keeping you from sleeping, talk to your clinic, they should be able to help.

Hi Kathleen. Happy surgery day! I hope all went well for you and that you are recovering well. Remember that the very best thing you can do for yourself is walk. The more you walk the better you will feel. By the way, what a night to be in the hospital! The weather couldn't be much worse. Stay safe, heal fast.

Carol