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Ooops, sorry I was wrong. Only Linda has not had surgery yet out of the three of us meeting on Friday.

Hi Molly,
As Marybeth stated above a few of us are getting together at Sbux at the MOA on Fri. AM. If anyone else would like to come feel free! We r meeting at 10:00. I had my surgery on Sept 9th at Mayo.... A new type of endoscopic procedure.
Two weeks out and I've lost 8 lbs! Couldn't be happier! :)

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Hi all! I'm kinda new around here. I've been reading the forums for a while, but haven't really posted yet. Today I finally got my surgery date, on October 13! I will be getting it done by Dr. Baker at Unity Hospital in Fridley. Has anyone else gone there? So far, everyone there has been amazingly helpful! :)

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Hi tsjackie I am also having my surgery by Dr. Baker at unity hospital in October I really like him.

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I do too! I just met him today for the first time and he was awesome. He answered all of my questions extremely thoroughly and had a very pleasant demeanor. I'm glad I picked him! When are you getting yours done?

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I see him again on the October 9th then he will give me the exact date in October. The staff there is so nice I love Darla. I see her next week to go over everything for the surgery.

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Happy one-month surgiversary to me! And bye, bye 32 pounds. So glad I made the decision I did. Thank you Dr. Osuna and the staff at Hospital MI Doctor in Tijuana!!! You changed my life!

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If anyone is interested, having an informal little get-together on Friday, 10:00 a.m., at the Starbucks in the Mall of America. I know a lot of people work that day, but just wanted to throw it out there.

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Why, thank you very much!

Tossing confetti for Marybeth for her Surgiversary! 32 pounds is amazing!!!
You go girl! :)

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That is so fantastic Mary Beth I hope I will do that good see you Friday

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Hey, my computer connection has been acting kooky, but wanted to get back with everyone to say sorry I didnt make the meet up but glad it went well.

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Hey all, we are just growing by leaps and bounds here! That is fantastic. I'm sorry I missed last week. I think I rather like working at home but it is all too easy to get too involved and forget about life outside the four walls.

To those getting ready to go to Unity for your surgery - I had Dr. July and she was outstanding. All the folks at Baker and Associates AND Unity were excellent to work with for the entire experience. You are in very good hands. I'm looking forward to the next meet-up and looking forward to meeting everyone.

Chat with you all soon!

Oh, and the name is Tyra...Not pronounced like Tyra Banks but like Kyra what's her name...Sedgwick? Is that right? On the tv show, The Closer. Tear-uh...hhmmm, but truth be told, I answer to just about anything.

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Looking forward to meeting the rest of the group it is so great having this support

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Garden lady what is unity hospital like when we have surgery are we in a special bariatric unit I am having doctor baker

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