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rianjohnson82    15

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I'm in Hibbing ..surgery date 9/25/14 in Duluth..

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KristinaF    5

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I'm in Cloquet. I had lap band surgery on October 17th, 2008. Starting weight was 291. I now bounce between 140 and 145. I'm 5'7.5"

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Patk    18

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I'm from Biwabik and have my first appt. in Duluth July 28. Had stomach stapling in 1982 had good results but gained weight back. Back then there was no pre-op or post-op teaching or follow up. I have learned so much with a recent visit to a dietician that I didn't even know. I thought that my stapled stomach would be my answer but there is much work involved. Who is the surgeon in Duluth?

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rianjohnson82    15

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I had Dr Bettendorf in Duluth.. He was awesome.. All of the staff there is awesome!

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sjliend    9

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I'm from the Iron range...having my surgery in Duluth. Currently in my 4th month of NUT visits :)

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Patk    18

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I'm from Biwabik. Still trying to figure things out. My insurance will not cover this so trying to find someone that wants my money. Believe it or not some places don't take self pay for revisions-go figure.

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rianjohnson82    15

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I'm from the Iron range...having my surgery in Duluth. Currently in my 4th month of NUT visits :)

where on the iron range are you from? I'm from Hibbing.. Everyone in Duluth was awesome!

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ambernamber    84

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I grew up in Duluth and was going to have surgery there but decided to have it in Rochester because it's closer to home. My family is still in Duluth and my mom had RNY with Dr Lenz about 11 years ago :)

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sjliend    9

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I'm from the Iron range...having my surgery in Duluth. Currently in my 4th month of NUT visits :)

where on the Iron range are you from? I'm from Hibbing.. Everyone in Duluth was awesome!
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sjliend    9

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KristinaF    5

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Well, I'll be joining Team Revision on October 29th. Found out my lap band was leaking in July after trying to figure out why I was gaining weight despite still eating and exercising the same. Began the process of revision to the sleeve. Got the approval on September 15th. Looking forward to getting this weight off and getting my body back. Will have Dr. Bettendorf at Essentia Health in Duluth.

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2twinkle    86

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Hey all you twin ports folks!

I live in the Ashland area of Northern Wisconsin.

We have a great support group here that meets the third Wednesday of each month.

We the group plans the agenda and bring in topic speakers.

Would like to meet some folks from near by as well,

since you all are closer than our local (Milwaukee) group.

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