Just Starting and Looking For Friends!!
Hi all!
I have gone to the informational session and tomorrow I go for my 1st "official" visit at Southdale. I am looking for friends that are also just starting, have been thru the program at Southdale, or anyone that would like to share ideas, problems etc. Maybe get people together for coffee, hiking whatever. I have seen coffee clubs but none that are in my area.
Anyone game?!
Welcome to OH and good luck on your journey!!
I live closer to St Cloud than New Prague, but if you come here regularly you'll start to get to know people and learn a LOT about this crazy ride!! And do try to get to a coffee group if you see any posted that you can get to, the face-to-face relationships are precious!
I live closer to St Cloud than New Prague, but if you come here regularly you'll start to get to know people and learn a LOT about this crazy ride!! And do try to get to a coffee group if you see any posted that you can get to, the face-to-face relationships are precious!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Hi!
I just wanted to introduce myself. I went through the program at Southdale & had my surgery back in November (with Dr. Laguna). I'll be coming up on my 6 month 'surgiversary' here in a couple weeks, so even though I'm not at the same stage that you're at, I've been through the Southdale program, so if you ever have any questions definitely feel free to ask me (and the many others here on the boards since we're all here for you!).
I also noticed that you live south of the river. We have a coffee group that meets every Saturday for people that live south of the river, and each week it rotates between Burnsville & Eagan. This coming Saturday we'll be meeting in Burnsville, at the Panera next to Burnsville Mall (on the north side), from 8:30 til' around 10:30am or so. There's a great group of people that meet each week, and there are quite a few of us that have gone through Southdale for our surgeries as well (if you have specific questions regarding Southdale or the surgeons). We'd love to have you join us!
As for hiking or working out, I have a membership to Lifetime in Lakeville where I go when I can. I also like to hike, walk, & bike around outside (since the weather as been so beautiful lately). Not sure where you get out to workout, but I love exploring new areas, so if you'd ever like to meet up to walk sometime definitely let me know (I know there's Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville right off of 35 that has a lot of walking paths).
Welcome to the forum & congrats on getting the informational session behind you & good luck with your 1st visit at Southdale! Keep us all posted on how things go!
I just wanted to introduce myself. I went through the program at Southdale & had my surgery back in November (with Dr. Laguna). I'll be coming up on my 6 month 'surgiversary' here in a couple weeks, so even though I'm not at the same stage that you're at, I've been through the Southdale program, so if you ever have any questions definitely feel free to ask me (and the many others here on the boards since we're all here for you!).
I also noticed that you live south of the river. We have a coffee group that meets every Saturday for people that live south of the river, and each week it rotates between Burnsville & Eagan. This coming Saturday we'll be meeting in Burnsville, at the Panera next to Burnsville Mall (on the north side), from 8:30 til' around 10:30am or so. There's a great group of people that meet each week, and there are quite a few of us that have gone through Southdale for our surgeries as well (if you have specific questions regarding Southdale or the surgeons). We'd love to have you join us!
As for hiking or working out, I have a membership to Lifetime in Lakeville where I go when I can. I also like to hike, walk, & bike around outside (since the weather as been so beautiful lately). Not sure where you get out to workout, but I love exploring new areas, so if you'd ever like to meet up to walk sometime definitely let me know (I know there's Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville right off of 35 that has a lot of walking paths).
Welcome to the forum & congrats on getting the informational session behind you & good luck with your 1st visit at Southdale! Keep us all posted on how things go!
~Melissa~
Welcome to the board!! I did not go thru Southdale, I went thru Unity in Fridley. My advise to you is that it is worth the drive to go to coffee for support too. I drive anywhere from 75 - 90 miles one way for coffee as often as I can. Reading the posts on the board will be a great help too but there is something about hearing someone say you know what's happening with me or what happened to me...then you realize you are not in this alone and that we have all been in your shoes at one point or another. One of the things I felt really helped me was for people that were further out to tell me some of what to expect, it made the roller coaster ride a little smoother!! Just wanted to offer my 2 cents worth!! Good luck on your journey, it is so worth it. Donna
I went through the program at Southdale and just had my 3 month anniversary. Dr. Laguna was my surgeon also and I also go to the Lifetime in Lakeville. If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to get together and chat. I've never been to the Saturday morning coffee but am thinking of going this weekend. Good luck!
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Most important is to embrace the process and follow your doctors guidelines. You can also learn from people in the gatherings. They have tried things that you might think about and you can learn from others triumphs or mistakes. Come on out and meet us in Burnsville, when you can, we like to make new freinds.
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Laura,
Welcome and good luck on your journey.....My advice is start coming to coffee groups, they are so helpful and fun.....
Kelly
Welcome and good luck on your journey.....My advice is start coming to coffee groups, they are so helpful and fun.....
Kelly
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