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Topic: RE: Need opinions on surgeons
Everyone could recommend their surgeon and surgery type, no doubt about it! Surprised you only got three responses to be honest. Let's face it, there's a reason each of us loves our surgeon and our surgery. Because the surgeon we chose helped us to win the battle.
However, to be well educated on your surgery, surgeon, and hospital, you really should go to several different free information seminars throughout the Twin Cities. Yes, it is time consuming, but to be honest, so worth it. You will learn something new at each one, and they will really provide you with a feeling of which surgery type is right for you. And most likely, you will find the surgeon/bariatric group you liked more than the other as well by attending those seminars.
The other factor to consider is what your insurance will cover, unless you're paying out of pocket.
You have a lower BMI which on these boards you'd be considered a "light weight". Because of that, really make sure you understand which surgery will yield you the results you want to achieve.
Best of luck to you in making your decision. Ultimately, it falls on your shoulders to make that decision.
However, to be well educated on your surgery, surgeon, and hospital, you really should go to several different free information seminars throughout the Twin Cities. Yes, it is time consuming, but to be honest, so worth it. You will learn something new at each one, and they will really provide you with a feeling of which surgery type is right for you. And most likely, you will find the surgeon/bariatric group you liked more than the other as well by attending those seminars.
The other factor to consider is what your insurance will cover, unless you're paying out of pocket.
You have a lower BMI which on these boards you'd be considered a "light weight". Because of that, really make sure you understand which surgery will yield you the results you want to achieve.
Best of luck to you in making your decision. Ultimately, it falls on your shoulders to make that decision.
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on 10/15/11 9:46 am - Clear Lake, MN
on 10/15/11 9:46 am - Clear Lake, MN
Topic: Eagan coffee group photo
What an awesome group of Loosers.....I love these guys.....So much love and support....
Topic: RE: SWAPKINS - November 12 tentative No location yet.
Love swapkins! It made me able to go to work early in losing days, with different clothes that fit! I will be winging it back from Mexico that day, with my sister who is having WLS there!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Mary
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
Topic: RE: Saturday Eagan coffee
I can't the next two weeks, but look forward to seeing you all at the end of the month. I'll need the support then right before Halloween...
~ Kim
Topic: RE: New Here/Park Nicollet ??
Well I saw Candace yesterday and she was so helpful. She apologized for me not having any information and got everything I needed right away. I did find out I was eating too much (I was trying to follow the lap band guide) and now I know exactly what to eat and how much and what I can tolerate. I feel relieved to say the least!
I had called my previous nurse crying and expressing my concern of volume and how much I was too eat vs what I was eating. I was eating about 1 cup of full liquids and she told me not to worry and that was quite common. Candace felt otherwise and stuck it to me and told me the truth and I'm really greatful I had my appt yesterday. I feel like I now know what I am doing and what to expect.
I decided that I want to see only her from now on and will be doing just that :-)
Thanks all
I had called my previous nurse crying and expressing my concern of volume and how much I was too eat vs what I was eating. I was eating about 1 cup of full liquids and she told me not to worry and that was quite common. Candace felt otherwise and stuck it to me and told me the truth and I'm really greatful I had my appt yesterday. I feel like I now know what I am doing and what to expect.
I decided that I want to see only her from now on and will be doing just that :-)
Thanks all
~KRIS
Band - 1/28/2008, Revision - 9/16/2011, Ht - 5'9
HW-335/Band SW-310/ Revision SW-285/CW-236
Band - 1/28/2008, Revision - 9/16/2011, Ht - 5'9
HW-335/Band SW-310/ Revision SW-285/CW-236
Topic: RE: SWAPKINS - November 12 tentative No location yet.
Way to step up, Jen - YAY YOU! 
I was going to suggest checking into the availability of the Depot (since Hopkins was the home of the very FIRST Swapkins!), but - probably not enough space there.
If anyone is affiliated with a church in a central part of the Metro, that ISN'T already hosting some sort of Holiday boutique that day, chances are a fellowship hall would have plenty of space and tables - and there could be a donation basket to collect a few dollars to give them in appreciation for their space.
I sure hope this happens! I have very little to donate and not a lot of need for clothes myself, but it has always been a great opportunity to meet new faces and re-connect with old ones!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: Medical Issues
With all due respect, the only advice I would offer is to not seek medical advice here - none of us are qualified, you probably already realize that. Don't let fear or humiliation get in the way of getting proper medical diagnosis and treatment.
You already made your appointment - just go. If the doc you'll be seeing is new to you, then he shouldn't have any pre-conceived notions about what's going on.
Good Luck ~
You already made your appointment - just go. If the doc you'll be seeing is new to you, then he shouldn't have any pre-conceived notions about what's going on.
Good Luck ~
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: SWAPKINS - November 12 tentative No location yet.
After Halloween, before Black Friday and in time to get rid of and pick up winter clothes, holiday cute stuff, and winter weather gear.
Put that bag in the bottom of your closet to collect all the stuff you shouldn't be wearing anymore. When you are loosing, you really should be letting go of things that are too big.
Make sure the clothes you're giving up are in good condition, clean, and size is identifiable.
When you arrive, please place your clothes on the marked table with the appropriate size, then "shop" the tables that have clothes in your size.
No money is exchanged, everything is free. Anything brought to Swapkins and left over will go to charity (battered women's shelter, other suggestions are welcome). Everyone who brings clothes to share will get a free giant IKEA bag to bring your new goodies home.
Accessories, bags and shoes are welcome, but only if they are in clean and in good shape.
I know it's getting close to the holidays and some of you are crafters. You may bring your hand made items to sell. There will be limited space for you to display yor items. You must arrive early, tend your products, handle your own money, and clean up. Anything you'd like to sell must be cleared by me - Jen Fairchild - before you can sell.
This event will be held in the Twin Cities area. I don't have a location yet. If you have a location suggestion, please post it here.
Please also respond if you are interested in participating/attending. This is a very successful event and always more so if we have lots of people coming. ALL are welcome, not just WLS folks. Tell your friends and family. All sizes of clothing are welcome. This means men's stuff too.
We haven't swapped kids/teens clothes. If there is enough interest, we can make it formal and I'll include it in the formal announcements. If you have teen/kid clothes you'd like to swap/donate, bring them. These will also be swap-able. Reply to this message if you want to swap kids clothes. Any leftover kid clothes will also be donated.
Let me know if you have any questions. I will update SWAPKINS on the board as details shake out.
Jen Fairchild - SWAPKINS Momma
Put that bag in the bottom of your closet to collect all the stuff you shouldn't be wearing anymore. When you are loosing, you really should be letting go of things that are too big.
Make sure the clothes you're giving up are in good condition, clean, and size is identifiable.
When you arrive, please place your clothes on the marked table with the appropriate size, then "shop" the tables that have clothes in your size.
No money is exchanged, everything is free. Anything brought to Swapkins and left over will go to charity (battered women's shelter, other suggestions are welcome). Everyone who brings clothes to share will get a free giant IKEA bag to bring your new goodies home.
Accessories, bags and shoes are welcome, but only if they are in clean and in good shape.
I know it's getting close to the holidays and some of you are crafters. You may bring your hand made items to sell. There will be limited space for you to display yor items. You must arrive early, tend your products, handle your own money, and clean up. Anything you'd like to sell must be cleared by me - Jen Fairchild - before you can sell.
This event will be held in the Twin Cities area. I don't have a location yet. If you have a location suggestion, please post it here.
Please also respond if you are interested in participating/attending. This is a very successful event and always more so if we have lots of people coming. ALL are welcome, not just WLS folks. Tell your friends and family. All sizes of clothing are welcome. This means men's stuff too.
We haven't swapped kids/teens clothes. If there is enough interest, we can make it formal and I'll include it in the formal announcements. If you have teen/kid clothes you'd like to swap/donate, bring them. These will also be swap-able. Reply to this message if you want to swap kids clothes. Any leftover kid clothes will also be donated.
Let me know if you have any questions. I will update SWAPKINS on the board as details shake out.
Jen Fairchild - SWAPKINS Momma
Topic: RE: Saturday Eagan coffee
Wish I could, but I will be with my mom, there is nothing like a mother's love.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
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