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Topic: RE: How could I make this happen?
Contact Diamondgirl. I think she is active on this board. She knows when the Cambridge group meets.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: How could I make this happen?
That is exactly what we do and are in the South of the River group. A support group is just that--support from other people who are going through what you are going through. Just pick a place and time and let people know--I'm sure your surgeon's office would be willing to let you post a note about it, and also use OH to publicize it. Meet-up is another good place to publicize it.
Topic: RE: How could I make this happen?
I am in Pine City. About 30 minutes or more north of Cambridge which is the nearest support group
Topic: RE: How could I make this happen?
Where are you at? In the metro area, each hospital that does weight loss surgery also has support meetings. I know that there is even one up in Cambridge, and I think there is one in Moorheadand I am sure there are more.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: How could I make this happen?
I am looking more to start an actual support group. Where people who have had WLS or are interested in having it can gather and talk about it, rant, cry, whatever they need to do. I am thinking about talking to my therapist about how to start one.
Topic: Hi All - I'm new - Insurance question?
Hello All -
My name is Ellie - I am new to the site and message boards. I live in MN with my awesome hubby and daughter. I am now waiting for insurance approval and I am going through the Southdale Weight Loss Clinic! I just have to say that I do not like waiting - so I feel like I am going to go crazy waiting on the insurance company. How long have folks had to wait for insurance approval??
Thanks in advance -
El
My name is Ellie - I am new to the site and message boards. I live in MN with my awesome hubby and daughter. I am now waiting for insurance approval and I am going through the Southdale Weight Loss Clinic! I just have to say that I do not like waiting - so I feel like I am going to go crazy waiting on the insurance company. How long have folks had to wait for insurance approval??
Thanks in advance -
El
Topic: RE: How could I make this happen?
Why not do like we do with the South of the River coffee group? No rules, no requirements, just a group of people who get together for coffee on Saturday mornings (or whenever you decide to meet.)
Pick a place that doesn't mind if you hang out for awhile, and preferably doesn't serve really bad-for-you food. Panera doesn't quite fit that bill, we tend to avoid the food but they have a large enough place for us to meet and chat for awhile. We hang out for an hour and a half or so, whatever people have time for. We talk about our triumphs and troubles, give hints and advice, and also plan other fun stuff. It's just a great group of people who have become a surrogate family!
Pick a place that doesn't mind if you hang out for awhile, and preferably doesn't serve really bad-for-you food. Panera doesn't quite fit that bill, we tend to avoid the food but they have a large enough place for us to meet and chat for awhile. We hang out for an hour and a half or so, whatever people have time for. We talk about our triumphs and troubles, give hints and advice, and also plan other fun stuff. It's just a great group of people who have become a surrogate family!
Topic: DS/Revision w/Dr.Schwartz
Hello Everyone,
Just wondering if anyone on here has had a revision with Dr.Schwartz, If so can you tell me about your experience with him, was it open or laproscopic? Was he open to the idea of a DS or pushy about a RNY? any other info you feel would be helpful I will also take.
Thanks everyone
Just wondering if anyone on here has had a revision with Dr.Schwartz, If so can you tell me about your experience with him, was it open or laproscopic? Was he open to the idea of a DS or pushy about a RNY? any other info you feel would be helpful I will also take.
Thanks everyone
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgeons
I saw Dr. Wilke at Edina Plastic Surgery - he did an awesome job... Super nice man and I highly recommend you do a consult with him.
Since I had two procedures done at once, he gave me a discount - he was still pricier than the other PS in the area - but I am THRILLED with the results and loved that he was located right next to Fairview Southdale hospital in the event of an emergency.
Since I had two procedures done at once, he gave me a discount - he was still pricier than the other PS in the area - but I am THRILLED with the results and loved that he was located right next to Fairview Southdale hospital in the event of an emergency.
Dr. Benn gave me an incredible tool.. and I intend to make the most out of it!!
Topic: How could I make this happen?
Where I live there are no local support groups. I have been thinking about starting my own. Does anyone know how I would go about it or if there are any state requirements to do so?
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