Hi all, I'm gonna throw this out there, I know it is short notice and that many of you are too far away to make it. But here goes. Tomorrow morning at 8:30 I am meeting a couple of the locals up my way for coffee in Rothsay. 15 miles north of Fergus Falls on I-94 or about 30 miles South of Fargo Moorhead on I-94. It is the truckstop right off the interstate. I am new to this and would like to meet some people, my wife had RNY two years ago in Park Rapids and I am scheduled for May 15th. I am sorry for late notice and all, just kinda threw it together. If not this time maybe another time. Hope you can join. Brian p.s. if you want more info PM me and I'll get you my contact info.

DEAR DONNA, Well I'am your neighbor I live south of you in Nebraska congratulations on your upcoming journey. If you need to make a post come over to the Nebraska board we would like to hear from you. jimmy

Hi everyone, i found this site while searching the net today, seems like a great site for support and information. I have begun my weight loss journey. I had my surgical consult in january and then had my psych evaluation and nutritional evaluation. Today i recieved great news that my insurance approved the lap band surgery so im very excited. April 11th i had the required educational class, then as long as i have lost 10lbs or more with the 1200 calorie diet i have been put on my surgery will be scheduled in on may 11th. Im very excited and eager to talk to all of you whether ur thinking of surgery, had surgery or just on a weight loss plan. I am having my surgery done in Sioux falls, sioux valley/sanford bariatric centre, even though i live in jackson county MN. My familys primary care physician is part of the sioux valley/sanford so sioux falls is the closest place for me. You all take care

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep us informed dear Do you need a friend that day. I live in SF and can help out if needed.

Hello All: For newbies and not so newbies, I just wanted to let you know that there is a forum on Obesity Help called the Black American Forum (BAF). If you are not familiar with it, please feel free to stop by to post comments, questions or concerns. Want to know how to get there: Click on "Forums" at the top of the page and you will see a drop-down menu Click on "Show All Forums" and you will see several boxes with forum names in them On the left side in the bottom box, click on "Black American" And then you will be at BAF Come by and post a comment. We would love to see you there. Grace & Peace Treena