ANYONE? ANYONE?

Hey I am just wondering if anyone is from fargo here! How long did it take you for gastic bypass by the time you put your app in?

Hello there,

 I am from Fargo and traveled to Park Rapids, Mn for my RNY, with Dr. Smith, my insurance would not cover any of the hospitals here in Fargo, My insurance required a "center of excellence", and Meritcare did not have it ... I went to the informational meeting at Park Rapids, in April, did all of my required insurance demands and had my surgery  in July. In less than 3 months. My 2 sisters   and brother all had  WLS surgery  at Park Rapids with the same results. Meritcare strings you along for about 1 year and the education for WLS is  not there. I have lost 100 pounds and attend a monthly support group at Innovis on University ave and have no problems, doing wonderful... Peggysue

WOW! Thats amazing congratulations!! Ya well all my stuff is being sent to meritcare. I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT THAT LONG! Do you know what I should do?

Investagate Park Rapids hospital here on OH.... Its St. Jospeh Hospital in Park Rapids. its about 1  1/2 hours away from Fargo. I am headed that way on Thursday  with a niece that is attending their informational meeting. She will most likely have her surgery in July. Give them a look at at their website.  They are wonderful there. Do you have to go to Meritcare? Peggysue

See I dont know if I have to go to meritcare or not. How would I find that out? Also whats the website do u know?

https://www.dakotaclinic.com/Locations/ParkRapids/Index.aspx  See the phone number on this website to call? Call the clinic and ask for Barb. She's the person that signs people up for the informational session. I also had it done in Park Rapids, and live in Fargo. I highly recommend it over Meritcare. Meritcare is great is some areas, but not in the bariatric department. By the way, you can have the surgery where you want. Talk to your insurance company to see what your options are that stay within your network. Since Park Rapids is affiliated with Innovis, it was in my network so I didn't have to go to Meritcare.