Hi!

I'm a total newbie to this board.I have been reasearching for awhile about lapband and have decided to go for it.My Insurer will pay,but only in Minn. From my searches I see that having an experienced Doc can make a great differance.I have a couple in mind,but would like you suggestions,please.Email me if that seems better to you than a post.

Thanks Much!

Redsaid5

Anywhere close enough to drive? Minnesota Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery. MIMIS for short. Just had mine done Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, I am happy with the attitudes and care I have received. I live north of Crosby so it is the closest one. They really specialize in lapband.

Hope this helps!:confused:

Where is the Minnesota Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery located?

The institute is in Crosby, Minnesota. It is about 20 miles north of Brainerd. There are 4 surgeons all able to do the lapband. They have done over 400 lapbands and have an excellent record on complications (low) . Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is a very nice small hospital but the program for this surgery is really well setup for longterm after care. They pride themselves on being sensitive to the patients at all stages of the program. They are respectful and guard against discrimination we have been subjected to in all avenues of life. We have meetings once a month (next one March 21, 7 PM) Subject: Personal accountability The next meeting is April 18th and the Subject: Plastic surgery.

They have a website if you look online. It is not as active as LapbandTalk.com But you can ask questions and a doctor or the coordinator Shar Johnson will respond. People from Duluth come to Crosby for this surgery. I have not received the first bill for surgery so I can't help with cost.

The telephone number is 218-546-4343.......The Medical Campus in Crosby 320 East Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441 MIMISMN.org

I hope this helps!

Good Luck!

Sandybells