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.

You can call me at my work, I work for the March of Dimes in Duluth this is a bsuy time of year event planning for me, how does in 3 weeks sound, I can meet you in Superior if you want - what is your name, mine is Lorraine

my name is Marylu. that sounds good to me. Thanks

my work number is 727-1318 call me anytime on Monday if you can, thanks Lorraine

do you ever go onto chat rooms? Lap Band Challenges register in the forum to chat there is a real good support group in there tonight and I will be there chatting

no, i will do that. thanks again.

i apologize for missing our dinner "date" - I went to have my back worked on by a therapist and it took much longer than I thought and she did an add on - I did not have your phone number so had no way to reach you. Please forgive me I don't ever do that. I am on vacation now for two weeks maybe when i return we can meet, hope all is well with you and you hear of a date soon, MrsPete

thats ok. we can try again. sorry to hear about yous back. i love to go

to a therapist and have them work on my back. take care and have a great weekend.

Gramalulu

I am now less than a week away from surgery. Today, I stop all meds like lasix, asperin and such.. I am not looking forward to the day prior... I have a feeling there will be many trips for the bathroom on that day. LOL:lol:

I am both excited and nervous about this whole thing. I hope that is normal.

Tomorrow will be my last supper, so to speak. My wife and I are going out for Asian dining. I can only hope after I will still be able to eat a little asian foods. Time will tell.

So, if this nervous/excited state is a norm... I would like to hear from you.:tongue:

Hello all you Minnesotians!

Well, this past thursay was my big day. Now,two day post and I have feeling pretty good.

Had more discomfort on day two... how are you?

Hi all,

My name is Peej and I'm in Mpls/Uptown area. My surgery will be at U of M Fairview on 4/22/08. I can't believe it took me so long to find this group!

Take care,

Peej

Hi all I'm just starting the road to approval and hope to learn a little more about the process from all of you fine folks.

Bob

Hi all,

I just scheduled all my appointments for my dietician and psych. All in all, I have to be seen 7 times before I can submit to Medica! Crazy. And all along with a hefty $45 copay!

Anyone know when they will tell me what I have to pay? I have 80/20, so it isnt all covered. but i would like to know what to expect!

THanks!

I have Medica also and Friday is my first appointment so I guess I'll be going thru a similar runaround to get approved.

Boy this is a typical Minnesotian group.... we gather, but don't say a lot! :shades_smile:

Hi Fellow MN's, Happy to hear that your surgery went well, Three, and that you are one the mend. I will most likely have my surgery the end of May or in June. BCBS requires a 6 mo. prep period. I am anxious to get it done and on the lapband road. I feel like I am hanging in limbo. Let's see if we can keep this MN thread actively going and see if we get some other poster as well