My Introduction

lafoster
on 1/10/08 10:55 am - Rosemount, MN

I have been reading on this board for a while - and lately have been adding my two-cents so I figured I should introduce myself.... My name is Linda - I just turned 35 and decided to call a do-over on my life with this WLS. I do not have my surgery date yet - I have been getting all my hoops jumped through with Health Partners. I do see Dr. Drew at Mpls Bariatric for my first consult on the 22nd. I have done the psych eval, the phone call appts, and the bariatric doc evaluation. I have to do a sleep study yet and then it should be good to go. I am struggling a little bit with the pre-surgery weight loss - but Im trying to more protein and keeping track of what I am eating. I am trying to walk more - getting a couple days a week on the treadmill. I am a single-mom with 2 active daughters age 11 and 7 and I want to be able to keep up with them and stick around for them. I am thrilled to find this support board - I enjoy reading all the great postings and the ton of positive energy and sharing of resources. Thank you.

Bonnie_August
on 1/10/08 11:09 am - Lino Lakes, MN

RNY on 12/18/07

Welcome to the board. Sounds like you're moving along the process and will be a loser before you know it!!!! Lots of good information here with lots of folks with experience to help you through the process. Bonnie

NicoleLynn
on 1/10/08 11:35 am - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 12/04/07

Welcome and congrats on decideding to 'do-over' your life! I too had to jump through the hoops with HealthPartners and the phone counseling, but I found some of it did help. I hope that all goes well with your sleep study and that your day comes soon.

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Kris O.
on 1/10/08 11:52 am - Apple Valley, MN

RNY on 04/08/08

Welcome! I am in the same boat as you, want a do over and there is no time like the present. I just love this place, maybe it is my new addiction

Kris

Connie D.
on 1/10/08 1:20 pm

RNY on 08/29/07

Hello and welcome to the MN board....glad you decided to join us. You sound like you are definately on your way to a healthier and happier life. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing. I also look forward to seeing your posts on this board. Hugs, connie d

*~ Dayner Dee ~*
on 1/10/08 6:29 pm - East Burbs, MN

Revision on 02/08/05

Welcome Linda! You wont find a better place for encouragement, love and an occasional arse kick'n should you need it. I wish you all the best on your journey!

Dana

tuckang
on 1/10/08 8:08 pm - Shakopee, MN

RNY on 12/14/07

Welcome to the boards. You have come to a great place with great people! Wishing you all the best on your journey!

God Bless, Angela

"You can't love if you don't love yourself"

Colleen W.
on 1/10/08 10:29 pm - Burnsville, MN

RNY on 01/08/08

Welcome to the board! You've found a really good place for support, information, and general information. The hoops for HealthPartners is not as bad, I think, as some of the other insurances out there as far as "hoops." Good Luck to you! You'll be on the losers bench with the rest of us sooner than you think!! Good Luck! Colleen