Hello all!
I am originally from SEK but have been living in MN for the past 8 years. Just moved back home to the Independence area. I had my WLS in Minneapolis on 10/12/07 and am 8 lbs from goal. The folks from OH in the metro area gathered for coffee on Saturday mornings for support and just to keep each other motivated. I'd like to see if anyone in the Independence area would be interested in doing something similar. Anyway, just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.
Have a great one!

I live in Illinois but am going to go to the Weight Loss Surgical Center in Overland Park, Kansas to be banded and was just curious if anyone had also gone with them and how their surgery and experience went.  Any feedback would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance!

I'm planning on being there so I look forward to meeting you.

Hi, Mark.
You have done so well! I rejoice with you. I know you must feel so much better. I saw in your other reply that you and your wife both have had surgery. I think that's wonderful, because you're both on the same page.
Blessings,
Mary

I'd like to get down to 225 or less but it is proving to be a lot of work. At 6'2" that is where I should be according to my doctors chart. I look and feel great where I am though. So if I don't lose any more that's OK too. I can actually shop at Walmart for clothes now. No more 5XL just L. Size 36 jeans down from 58. No more diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. If I don't lose another ounce it's been well worth it. I'm stable here so it looks like I'll stay healthy regardless. I'll try to post more here. I know how difficult it can be to get this surgery in Kansas and I'd like to encourage people. I think that's where some hostility comes on though. Folks just can't get it paid for and are frustrated.