I wanted to introduce myself and see if there are any other individuals in the Minneapolis area that are just beginning their new lifestyle. I had my surgery on April 6th and have lost 22 lbs. so far. I will be going in for my first adjustment a week from today and I am now back to eating again, the liquid diet was difficult for me but I made it through!!! I'd love to hear from anyone who is just getting started to keep in contact with. Thanks, Deb

Congratulations on your surgery and the loss you have had so far. I am not from MN but I wanted to say Hello.

Hi there Deb

Welcome and congrats on your surgery and weight loss so far.

In case you might be interested, wanted to let you know that there's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support.

Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Hi Deb. I am from Minnesota as well. I am about and hour north. My information is all with the insurance company right now. They have had it for a week. So I am just WAITING for the approavl and the surgery date. Good luck on your weight loss. What Hosp did you go through? I am using Unity in Fridley. Heather

Hi Heather,

I remember waiting, it seemed like forever, I had to wait 8 months before I got approved because I needed to go through 6 months of nutritionist appointments, it was worth the wait though. I went to Methodist hospital in St. Louis Park, they were awesome and I am going in for my first fill next Monday. Good luck to you and keep in touch. Deb

Thank you so much for including me in the April banders list. I really appreciate it.

Deb,

I am sooooo excited. Received the call today from the Surgeon's office. My insurance approved the surgery. I see the surgeon on 5-8. And if I am down the 12lbs (which I have been doing well at) he will schedule my surgery. And he is about 2 weeks out, so looks like end of MAY!!!!:thumbup: Sorry, had to brag. My friends are all happy for me and so is my family. But it is nice to be able to tell someone that has gone through with the surgery and knows what all it takes to get to that point. Will keep in touch, Heather

Heather,

Congrats, I remember when my insurance called, I felt the same way. It is like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel :thumbup: My family is very supportive also but it is nice to have someone to talk with that is actually going through the same process I am. If you want, we can keep in touch by email, my address is doxborough@comcast.net.

Deb