Need a fill in Crosslake, MN

Hello - I had lap-band surgery back in April 2009 in Houston, TX. Since that time, I've only had a couple of fills/adjustments and my weight loss has reflected that (started at 382 now at 346)... I'm currently in MN and plan to be here for a bit - I want to get back into regular adjustements/maintenance but don't know where to find a clinic in which to have adjustments done... Does anyone know where I can look to find a clinic for this? I've been using google.com to search for lap-band resources in Crosslake/Brainerd, etc but am not coming up with anything definitive... Any tips would be greatly appreciated - thank you!

Hi there!

I am from the Brainerd Lakes Area.  You have two options, Brainerd Medical Center (Essentia Health) in Brainerd or Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  I got my RNY done at Cuyuna.  Every person that I have talked to about Crosby has always had great things to say about Cuyuna, myself included.  My personal opinion is try Cuyuna. When it comes to bariatric surgery, Cuyuna has a highler level of accreditation than Brainerd.  Let me know if you want any more info. 


Jessy

You are most welcome!  I'm glad that I could help.  I don't know if you have to see a surgeon for your fill or someone else, but I have had contact with quite a few of the surgeons and they are all awesome, nice and compassionate.   Well everyone there is.  The nurses are awesome too.   I was feeling pretty rough at my one week followup and looked awful sitting in the waiting room and a random nurse came by and asked if I wanted to lay down while I waited to see my surgeon.  That was above and beyond in my books.  Seems like such a little thing but those little gestures make a world of difference especially when you're not feeling well.

Jessy -

Thank you SO MUCH - appreciate the assistance!  My mom has been to Cuyuna for several things and she's had nothing but good things to say.  I called their surgery section and left a message - hopefully they'll get back to me sometime soon.

Thanks again!!

Deb