Newbie from Minnesota

[pjanes54 0]

I was banded on June 20th...I am also from Minnesota..Banded at MeritCare Fargo, ND. My Dr. had me do the 2 weeks liquid diet prior to surgery and then also 2 weeks after surgery. I am now just finishing up a week of pureed diet...4 Protein Shakes during the day..4 oz. with 4 oz. of pureed unsweetened fruit, 4 oz. of low fat no sugar yogurt and then 1 tray of pureed food from the hospital and this is my current daily food intake. Next I move to soft foods.....funny how all Doctors have different plans. You will have to keep me updated on how you are doing. As far as feelling....I feel great and did right after surgery also. Good luck to you...

Your post is so encouraging--thanks for sharing the GOOD news, too!!

[heath1215 0]

Hey bevhh, I'm going to Fairview Univ also. Who's your doc?? I'm not yet banded!!

[KtKt 0]

LOTS of MN ppl here!

You all ought to have a gathering!!!

katie in WI

[pjanes54 0]

<p>

LOTS of MN ppl here!</p> <p> </p> <p>You all ought to have a gathering!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>katie in WI

</p> <p>Gr8 idea--we could invite the "neighbors"...WI, SD, ND, IA, um....Ontario! Should we?</p>

[SD Chick 0]

I would love to have a gathering! There would be a bunch of us. I am getting scared - nervous and anxious to do my surgery on Monday.

[lotsaleg 0]

<p>I too am from Minnesota- I just recently made the decision to be banded. My Health Ins (Health Partners) will cover if I quality, so I am off to the seminar. From what i have learned, the whole pricess can take from 4- months, so I will try to be patient!.</p>

[ronda135 0]

Finally someone who has been banded at Meritcare Fargo. I am just researching the band and have my first meeting with my Dr. next week. What insurance did you have? I have BCBS of ND and was just wondering how hard it is to get approved with them.

Thanks, Ronda

[DeV 0]

ronda135

I also have BCBSND. I was very surprised at how quickly I was approved. I had my consultation with Dr. Monson on 5/15/07 and recieved my ins. approval on 5/23/07. The only thing I was on at the time was Lipitor, besides being 5'4" and weighing 258#. I do have a family history of diabetis, heart issues, etc. But right how I have been basically healthy....well as healthy as you can be weighing that. So I was surprised at how fast my approval came. I haven't had my first fill yet and my surgery was on June 20th and since 6/6/07 I have lost 28.5#....I am very happy with it....I don't care if the weight comes off slow....just so it comes off...

[ronda135 0]

Thanks for getting back to me so soon. I am keeping my fingers crossed but am playing ever bad scenario through my mind about not being approved.:phanvan I guess time will tell. Are there others you know who have been banded at Meritcare Fargo?

[HarleygirlRn 0]

Hi there,

I'm from Minnesota too-Duluth. I recently relocated to lake havasu, arizona. Will have my band placed on Aug 10 by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, MX. Miss riding my motorcycle to Grand Rapids, but don't miss the cold.

[cj_ole 0]

Im from Grand Rapids, born and raised. I don't think I could EVER

[cj_ole 0]

OOPs! sorry, hit the wrong button somewhere! Anyway, I don't think there is anyway I would EVER leave this area, although some days I wonder when it hits -30! My doc is from Deer River, Dr. Margo. Don't have a date yet, but hopefully soon!