Since no one in ND has posted, I'm hoping this will help us if we have an ND lurker out there. I am in Bismarck and starting to meet with St. A's next week. I understand today - April 27 - is the day the proctor is here to train the surgeon. I wanted this surgery 2 years ago (when my sister had WLS) but hesitated because I have to self-pay. Hoping to be banded late May - I'm eternally optimistic. Hope to hear from someone else in ND

I noticed your last reply and it is a month old; however, if you are still needing some good talk and support I live in Bismarck. I was just banded on Monday and am sure I will need support and right now just the courage to get through this liquid stage. I am willing to meet in Bismarck if you can find others to join. I am a teacher so am not available during the school year until after 4 or of course on those break days. Would be happy to be part of the N.D. Band.

Denise

hi youand i must be on the same wave. i was also looking foe someone from nd to communicate with. i had lap band 05-23-07 and am so happy with it email me at rsuda@altru.org dobber

I'm a ND Bandster too! Banded 7/23/07 in Grand Forks by Dr. McColl. Would love to talk with other folks from the area.

I Started the pre dieting process in May and as of today I am down 38 pounds, and two pants sizes.

Had my first fill last friday and my chest feels tight (ALmost like gas pain) after I eat, but otehr wise I feel great!

No one has posted on here in a while, but I live in Bismarck and am being banded on 5/28/09. I would love to find some other bandsters for support and encouragement. Do you folks still meet up?

Hi! I am from Fargo and will also be having surgery with Dr. MacColl. I completed my 3 month pre-op diet and am just waiting for insurance approval so I can get my surgery date. I'm hoping it will be around the same time as yours!