Hey South Dakota

Hi all.  I posted some before Christmas, but now I am back.  A little about me: I am 29, male, single, technically in MN...barely in MN, 40 miles due east of Sioux Falls, SD.  So I consider myself as much at home in South Dakota as Minnesota.  I am in Sioux Falls 3-4 times per week!  It's the nearest "hot spot." I had LAP BAND surgery on 08/21/06 @ 320 lbs.  Now, 10 1/2 months later, I weigh 249 lbs., a 71 lb loss.  I have been on a major weight plateau since early April, so that is a bit upsetting. I had surgery with Dr. Brad Thaemert of the South Dakota Surgical Institute, base in McKennen.  I was going to go through Sioux Valley (now Sanford), but a friend had Dr. Thaemert do his RNY and couldn;t stop raving about him.  So I met with him, he recommended LAP BAND, and seemed very knowledgable and friendly, so I switched. I'm basically an open book.  Ask me anything.  I hope to be an asset here.  And I hope to lean on you in hard times, too.   Take care!

Hello friend, We are glad to have you aboard.  I am willing to visit with you anytime.  I had RNY in June of 06.  I live in Hartford, just outside of SF.  I've lost about 150# and am currently finding myself at a plateau for the past couple months.  AGHHHH.   Have a great night.

I have some family in Hartford, cool. Good luck! Andy

Hi there!  I just sent you a PM..weclome back!  I hope you can meet up with us sometime!

Hey Andy, Congrats on your loss so far.  I was banded 10/6/06 by Dr OBrien and am down 67# so far.  Hope to see you at Band Buds.