MN - Minneapolis/St.Paul

[Darcie46 32]

Hello - so awesome that you were just posting an update about the support group. I was just online searching when the next one is here at my hospital. I have not been to one yet (10 days post op) but really wanting to do this RIGHT and make it successful. I'm still on puree foods (til 11/25) when I have my 2 week check up. Since surgery day I have lost 10 pounds and feel really good.

Hoping the transition to soft foods goes well and that I stay in control. As I go through this journey I am finding more and more that I have quite the relationship with food. Use it for companionship, entertainment, coping with stress, to Celebrate things. Working on that now....figuring out replacements, etc.

[mbrinmn 105]

Hope a lot of you can make it to the Saturday, December 20th Breakfast meeting at the Perkins off of University Ave. in Fridley.

I was a little over-zealous in the number of cookbooks and guides I bought before surgery. I'd love to give them to anyone who wants them.

See you on the 20th!

Ho Ho Ho!

Marybeth

[Go4itLori 47]

Hey Darci! Welcome to the 'losing team'. I sure hope you can join us on Dec 20th at the Perkins in Fridley.

I am one-month post-op this week. I have an appt. with my NUT and nurse on Friday for diet review and weigh-in. I don't feel any different but my pants are a little looser. That's a good sign.

Hope you can make it. You can find me on FB (Lori Feltl). It is easier up connect there - on the November Sleevers (private group page). I like it better bc the info

is better organized than this site. No offense b-pal.

[Bacon-n-Limes 64]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum; I've been doing my homework on this surgery and am about ready to send in my paperwork. I live in the Mounds View area and would love to meet some of you to hear about your successes!

[Go4itLori 47]

There are a few of us that created a local meet -n- greet. Our next meeting is on Dec 20th at the Perkins in Fridley (University Ave).

I am 6-weeks post-op now. I don't feel any different internally but I have lost over 25lbs and 6 inches. My pants are looser and need to go down a size. That's a good sign.

Hope you can make it!

[mbrinmn 105]

I'm so sorry that I can't make it on Saturday. I hope you guys all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year's holiday!! I will definitely be at our next meeting in January once someone decides to set a date.

Ho, Ho, Ho,

Marybeth

[Go4itLori 47]

Okay, I need a quick head count of who is planning to meet at Perkins in Fridley tomorrow (Saturday 1/20) at 10am?

Mary Beth and Linda aren't able to be there. This get together is open to ANYONE in the Twin Cities. How about the others? Jennifer, Fawn, Molly....

If I don't get any responses, I will assume we are all busy prepping for Christmas festivities.

Let me know....

Lori

[Busymomof3 181]

I was planning on attending.

[fawnb71 49]

I shall be there in all my funness...

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

Sorry, my hubby will be out of town... Still determined to make it one of these times though.

[fawnb71 49]

ummm, wait, what does hubby have to do with it? Have kids? I am ok with them...anyone else object?

or is it you need a ride? maybe one of us is near you... Just saying...

[Go4itLori 47]

I won't be attending tomorrow after all. I hurt my back today and I am on muscle relaxers - which helps but they make me so loopy. No driving for me.

Let's plan to meet next time on Saturday, January 10th at 10am at the Golden Valley Perkins.

- Lori

[Busymomof3 181]

So is it just down to Fawn and I today? I'm deciding whether or not to go now.

[fawnb71 49]

I am in the same boat... Al though I would love to just see you too.

[Busymomof3 181]

Let's call it off today. Not that I wouldn't want to see just you too, but I've got a busy day planned as I'm sure you do too.

Jennifer