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AJKM8516    3

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Anyone in the twin cities going through pre operative testing, and looking for someone to communicate with throughout their journey? Looking for some WLS friends ????

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retrieverguy    411

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Elk river here. 3 months post op.

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AJKM8516    3

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I'm here in maple grove, how are you doing? How much weight gave you lost? Any regrets?

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retrieverguy    411

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I used to live by the lookout. No regrets at all. 3 months out down 56lbs. 45 to go. I feel amazing!

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AJKM8516    3

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I'm new here also... I had my first psych eval with testing last week... My first nutritionist appts is this Thursday.. My follow up psych eval is next week, with my endoscopy following. Hopefully I'll be scheduled for surgery early to mid February... I'm seeking treatment at the bariactric center at Unity/Fridley with Dr. Laura July!

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retrieverguy    411

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Dr. July was my surgeon too. Had the best results and hospital stay ever. No nausea minimal pain. Back to work after two weeks. I can't say enough how I respect the clinic and dr July. I go back on the 13th for my 3 month. Oh the two ladies in the front are the nicest ever

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AJKM8516    3

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The ladies at the clinic are absolute sweethearts...

Wow! What a small world. I've heard nothing but great things about Dr. July!! I met her at the seminar, and felt very comfortable.

I've been looking into this surgery for about 5-6 years. Backed out twice... but this time, I am certain this is for me.

Did you do an endoscopy? What is the swallow test? What should I expect at the follow up with the psych?

From your experience, after my endoscopy, which is the last appt. I have scheduled, do they then submit to insurance and schedule upon approval?

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retrieverguy    411

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Yes i did the endoscopy and they found a small ulcer that delayed me about two months. It is your choice if you want to have follow up syc. I opted out because after all the stuff i had to do before i was done going in for a while. Yes they will submit to insurance after your endoscopy. What insurance do you have?

When you are done we can run the 5K at Claddaugh Pub they have. Next one is in the spring. Before I couldn't run 20 yards now I'm a running fool.

Swallow test is just to make sure there are no obtructions in your throat. Lumps, contractions and such. Dr. July is very thorough.

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AJKM8516    3

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I may have a hernia.. not certain of ulcers... Taking all my acid reflux meds religiously to avoid any delays. I'm nervous about the endoscopy. I have a lot of tummy issues as is.

It isn't a requirement to do a follow-up with the psych at the clinic? I have Medica/Minnesota Care.. what do you have?

5Ks are on my radar. My first will probably be closer to June or May... depending when I have surgery. I'll have to look into this claddaugh pub run. If I'm sleeved and healed by then, I will join you!!!

I've been on this WLS journey since October... that is when I attended the seminar. Introduction, weigh in appointment was in November... sleep apnea and 1st Psych was December... with dietician, psych follow up, and endo this month.. so I too, am over all these appointments. But I feel like my insurance requires the follow up psych appointment...

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retrieverguy    411

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I have medica. No need for follow up appointment. After your sleeved you can choose not to go. What are they going to do? See your stomach back in? If I needed it I would go back

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I'm in Minnesota as well, in the southwest metro. I was sleeved in Florida (self pay, got a better price there) on August 31st, 2015. I go to regular support group meetings at the Two Tweleve Medical Center in Chaska, as they are free and open to everyone, not just their patients.

Down 73 pounds in 4 months, and thrilled with my progress!

~*~ Find me on YouTube: Trisha's Sleeve Story ~*~

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kranky813    477

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West suburbs here! I was sleeved in August 2015 and down 56 pounds! Feel AMAZING! Best decision ever! It's nice to see some locals here :)

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TMM    6

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I have my surgery on Tues at the U of MN with Dr. Leslie. Nervous and excitec. I am in NW suburbs.

I also have Medica and there was no follow-up psych required.

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mngreeneyes    674

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Hi All! I just found this post. I am in St. Paul and had RNY on November 18, 2015 at Fairview Southdale. I am on Medica. I have now lost more than 40 pounds in just under 2 months! I am feeling great and would love to have some more MN WLS friends.

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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    • ChunkCat

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