Howdy!

Greetings, Just found the ND page and thought I would say hello. Looking forward to hearing others stories from closer to home Kelly

Hello!

Hiya how have you been??? any news on your surgery???

Hello,I am new to the site and 5 days post op.  I'm in Minot.  You anywhere near?

Welcome and congrats on you surgery Dawnmath...I'm also from Minot...How the recovery coming???

I am in Fargo, I define that as near. When I said local I meant ND and surrounding ara Hope your feeling good! Kelly

Hi Kelly, welcome to the ND Board! I'm on the total other side of the state, in Williston. This is a great place to find info, encouragement, and new friends!  Val

Hi, I had laproscopic gastric bypass on 7/2/07 - coming up on one year.  I actually had my 1 year check up today, and passed with flying colors.  Dr. Monson said I was doing great, and will now be followed by my primary care physician. The past year for me has been amazing....first of all, it took me over a year to get approved for surgery, after two denials.  Long story, but I quit fighting it for a while to have another surgery and get myself mended. I told Dr. Monson today that I thank him every day of my life, and I indeed do.  While I know what he and other surgeons do is provide us a tool to be successful, that took is what let me take charge of my life. I have lost 105 lbs in a year, and am loving life.  I have great amount of energy, I sleep without a CPAP machine, and my labs are wonderful. I have 2 very good friends who had this surgery before me, and were of great help to me throughout the process. Good luck to you.

Welcome Tinkerbell...Good luck on your upcoming surgery...I'm sure you are very excited...