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Wendy My date is Sept 30th at Avera McKenna with Dr Harris too.... Small world I have not heard of a support group, but I did get a letter from the Bariatric Inst that they may be starting one.... Good luck to you!!!

I have my surgery scheduled for Oct. 6th at Avera McKennan with Dr. Harris. Does anyone out there participate in the support group located in Sioux Falls? I know several people who have had the surgery done in Sioux Falls but no one has gone to a support meeting so I'm just wondering if there is much participation in the group? Wendy Van Briesen George, IA

Brenda, Hi, my name is Joleen and I live in Yankton, S.D. I had my surgery Jan. 6th of this year and have so far lost 87 lbs. and I feel great. You could sure e-mail me anytime you have any questions or just want to talk. Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

Good for you Brenda. My first appt is 6/26 with the surgeon. I'm hoping wishing & praying for this. You hang in there & just think of the new you to come!!!!!