Hello,

I have been looking out here waiting for a fellow Minnesotan to post something, but I guess I'll do it first to see if there is anyone out there. I know you are out there, just like me, wanting to connect with someone a little closer to home. I'll be banded on Oct. 8th at HCMC by Dr. Lederer and I am really getting excited and nervous all at the same time. I start my 2 week liquid diet next Monday and I am terrified. I know I can do it, at least that is what I keep telling myself. I am so ready to lose this extra baggage I have been carrying around for all these years. I am 5'11 and 316lbs with a bmi of around 44. I'm ready to be healthy and be able to fit in that darn airplane seat comfortably (I fly alot). Anyway, I hope someone is out there.

Colesd1,

Hey thanks for the welcome and encouragement. Right now the ride is still in the starting gate... the first hill is coming up...

I am just starting all this! I went to a seminar at Unity and then 2 weeks ago I met with a nurse...apparently I need to gain 10 more lbs before my insurance will accept me. I have medica. Nice to see some Minnesota people on here, and you all are doing great!

My best friend had RNY with Dr. Lederer about 5 years back, she loved him!

Thank you! That's what I was thinking as well! I used to work for an insurance company, so I have since it take just a couple of days as well! I hope that mine goes fast!

So, Mikey how fast did you get the word back from your insurance company?

Ok, I'm still in the process of checking out all of the areas on the site.

So, I was banded Aug. 28, 2007 at Methodist by Dr. Jones. Couldn't be happier with the results. I'm down almost 90 lbs since and been working my butt off at the gym. I live in Shakopee with my DW, daughter and our dog.

Nice to see others from MN on here.

Hi all good luck to all of you and I hope you all have great success!

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So, Mikey how fast did you get the word back from your insurance company?

Well, I am actually waiting on my clinic to send in the paperwork to insurance. Which is getting very frustrating! They have had it since this past Tuesday...

Mikey,

So, how is it going? I thought I would drop you this note for a support group in your area;

Virginia WLS Group

SMDC Clinic

1101 9th Street N / 2nd floor lobby

Virginia, Minnesota

Meetings are third Monday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

It is not going so great. I am waiting on my clinic to send the paperwork in, which they have had in their office since Tuesday. I feel like they are ignoring me, as I have been calling them everyday, and they dont return my calls! I feel like they are prolonging this process! I have been in this process since June, and I really want to have the surgery in February!

I called my insurance today and they are reviewing my paperwork! They said to allow 10 business days, but I hope I know before then!!!

Congratulations!! I bet you know faster than that. My doctor's office told me it could take 2 weeks to know if I was approved, but I found out in 3 days. How exciting.

Yesterday my insurance came through, so now I can look at scheduling the surgery. First off, three weeks ago I needed to send for some records from my previous medical facility. Once received the paperwork would be submitted to the insurance company. So, like I said I got the go ahead and in only three weeks.

Now today I have a date..... March 13th... no its a thursday.:wink2:

Yesterday my insurance came through, so now I can look at scheduling the surgery. First off, three weeks ago I needed to send for some records from my previous medical facility. Once received the paperwork would be submitted to the insurance company. So, like I said I got the go ahead and in only three weeks.

Now today I have a date..... March 13th... no its a thursday.:tongue2:

Congrats 3in1!!!!:smile: Keep us updated as you get closer.

hi, i am new and from Superior. having my Surgery in Duluth.

don't know when. they have me going to this one and that one.

but some day hopefully.

Hi Grama LuLu I am from Superior too and had my surgery at St. Mary's with Dr. Lenz 6 months ago. I recently met another gal from Duluth and we plan to meet for lunch, if you are interested in meeting for a cup of coffee or Crystal Lite Lemondade (hehehe) let me know, mrspete:wub:

yes, i would love it.hmmm i think i might know you.

tell me when and where... thanks.