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rjsams
on 9/10/12 8:08 am - Eagan, MN

Topic: School has started weigh-in: time to refocus?

Fall can be a time to refocus on ourselves and our goals. For many of us, it feels like a time of new beginnings: new school year, new shoes, new goals.

Does anybody else feel that way?

I mentioned last week that I am starting a new 20 week training program to get ready for my next half-marathon (which is really only 10 weeks away, but it fits into the program perfectly.) Sadly, I am a bit off track already, because I am moving this-coming weekend, and it has thrown my schedule all off-track. I ran 16.5 miles last week, when I should have been over 25, but I'll just keep running. Weight is staying steady at least.

Starting weight: 298.4
Last week: 139.4
This week: 137.5
Loss of 2.1 lbs this week

Once I'm past this move, I will gear up and get running again! I'm counting on the Sat coffee group peeps to plant their feet firmly on my butt to keep me going, LOL. Have a great week!

Captain
on 9/9/12 8:59 pm - Alexandria, MN

RNY on 05/03/04

Topic: RE: DS/Revision w/Dr.Schwartz

While I didn't know that Schwartz is doing DS, he is in my opinion one of the best in the country and Abbott was awesome. Ask about success rates years later, they do some different things with the reattachment of the small intestine, wrapping in fascia, that have helped me tremendously. Still at about a half cup food intake maximum at 8 1/2 years out and still at goal weight. As long as I go protien first there is no possibility of overeating today. I had Dr Chute, but was assisted by Drew and Schwartz because I was 554 lbs and they thought they all needed to be there. I am so very greatful I went to their seminar after I had decided to go to the U. Also ask for surgical complications from the U and Abbott. Make your own choice, but get all the info you can.... Hope that helps a little. Blessings and good luck.

Czak2011
on 9/9/12 8:25 pm

Topic: RE: Self pay?

I'm going through park Nicollet as well. What insurance company do you have?

Member Services
on 9/8/12 1:46 pm - Irvine, CA

Topic: Meet Our Speakers: Colleen M. Cook

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Monica22
on 9/7/12 7:46 pm - Shakopee, MN

DS on 03/15/12

Topic: RE: DS/Revision w/Dr.Schwartz

I know in march he was still doing them with someone else but from what i have herd he is now doing DS's by himself.

Paul H.
on 9/7/12 9:10 am - Eagan, MN

RNY on 02/15/10

Topic: RE: Self pay?

It gets really difficult really fast. Costs can range to the mid $40,000s. similar operations across the boarders can be more in the $13-17,000 range.That is why some people look at foreign options.

55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery

Amanda M.
on 9/5/12 12:43 pm

RNY on 01/18/13

Topic: Self pay?

Hi everyone! It has been awhile since I posted. I completed all my requirements and submitted for insurance approval. And I was denied. Don't know why yet since they won't tell me over the phone.

I am wondering about self pay options though. Anyone do this? Does the hospital set up a payment plan or do you have to pay up front? I would be getting gastric bypass at park Nicollet. Anyone know what the cost is?

Paul H.
on 9/4/12 8:28 pm - Eagan, MN

RNY on 02/15/10

Topic: RE: Labor Day weigh-in--how's everybody?

NOT WELL!!!

I went to Virginia to help a freind move back home to Minnesota. His house was stocked with every imaginable snack food I haven't tried in two years. There seems to be a mentality, that the only way to get rid of the stuff or the temptation, is to eat it all away instead of throwing it all away.....He even had two dozen protein bars for heavens sake. Thankfully eating one of those causes an instant dump for me.
I hope the work of packing and moving negates my indiscretions.....

55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery