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rjsams
on 6/4/12 1:01 am - Eagan, MN
Topic: RE: Haven't posted in awhile...
Congratulations!  Tomorrow is surgery day, we'll be thinking about you and making room for you on the loser's bench. 
        
rjsams
on 6/4/12 12:59 am - Eagan, MN
Topic: RE: Breakfast ideas
I'm pretty boring with breakfast, too.  I tend to eat more carbs than most WLS patients, but I am usually having breakfast after my run, so I need to reload carbs.  Most days it is either Kashi Go Lean cereal with soy milk and half a banana sliced on top, or a bagel with peanut butter on it.

I like eggs/omelets etc. but I don't spend time making them on weekdays.   I probably should to get more protein.  Thanks for the ideas!
        
Amanda M.
on 6/3/12 2:27 pm
RNY on 01/18/13
Topic: Park Nicollet Bariatric
 Hey all. I am thinking I might go with Park Nicollet Bariatric for my WLS journey. I am registered to go to the required information seminar on Tuesday. 

Has anyone used them? What is the process like for getting a surgery consult? How long did it take to get surgery scheduled? What was your overall experience like?

Thanks!
jonilindgren
on 6/1/12 10:57 pm - MN
VSG on 05/17/13
Topic: Red Wing
Is there anybody from Red Wing or surrounding area on here?
jonilindgren
on 6/1/12 10:55 pm - MN
VSG on 05/17/13
Topic: U of M
I have started my journey to WLS and had my consultation with Dr. Buckwald. It went OK, I have heard a lot of positive feedback on him, the only thing, is I felt like he was doing a pre. rehearsed script when I had my consultation. Not a bad thing, but didn't leave me feeling like it was "about me". Has any body else felt this way? Also, I am trying to decide between the RNY and the sleeve. Any comments on why you chose one over the other would be helpful.
speechied
on 6/1/12 1:06 pm
Topic: RE: Fairview Southdale
We meet every Saturday morning at 8:30 AM alternating between Eagan Caribou located inside Byerlys and the Burnsville Panera at Burnsville Center. Tomorrow is Panera in Burnsville.  It's easy to get involved. You just have to show up! =) 
cindynels
on 6/1/12 12:45 pm - MN
Topic: RE: Fairview Southdale
 I was leaning toward Dr. Laguna, so it's nice to hear from someone with firsthand experience.  I am very interested in finding a support group.  How do I go about getting involved with the South of the River group?
speechied
on 6/1/12 11:00 am
Topic: RE: Breakfast ideas
I eat greek yogurt weekdays too. I sprinkle Trader Joe's Gluten Free Granola on it. There are two kinds: Loaded Fruit and Nut, and Cranberry Maple Nut. I like them both!
I also have made the breakfast muffins. I used a carton of egg beaters and whatever ingredients I had in the house. I made some with diced ham, and some with chorizo sausage and fresh veggies and cheese. They froze well and tasted great. One muffin held me well until lunch! 
On the weekends sometime I get a McDonalds sausage burrito for breakfast. It's great with one packet of picante. One burrito is 300 calories and 12g protien.
I welcome new ideas as well. =)
speechied
on 6/1/12 10:43 am
Topic: RE: Fairview Southdale
My husband and I had Dr. Laguna and we think he is wonderful! Good luck! You will find a lot of support on this site and I would recommend you find a support group to attend. We have one South of the River that is quite active. 
cindynels
on 6/1/12 6:11 am - MN
Topic: Fairview Southdale
 I'm planning on having my surgery at Fairview Southdale and was wondering if anybody else had gone through them?  I haven't chosen a surgeon yet and would love some personal insight:)  

I'm new to all of this and feel a little lost.  I don't know anybody who has had weight loss surgery, so I don't have much of a support system yet.  Any advice on the whole process would be great!
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