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Hi everyone, my hubby and I are moving to Sioux Falls in September from Hawaii and we would like to know of any lap band doctors in the area. Any help anyone??? Mahalo for the help.

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Dr. Orbrien at Sandford is my doctor as well :thumbup:

However I would have your current doctor maybe help you with a referral? Might make the process easier?

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Thanks Annie, and Chewy. My doc doesn't have a recommendation for us. But I have a job interview at Sanford, so maybe I can check him out while I am there. That would be the perfect thing for me. I am looking forward to moving to Sioux Falls. I have never lived anywhere but in Hawaii, so it will be a big change for me. Mahalo again

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Yes his name at Avera McKennan is Dr. Thamert or Dr. Strand.

I am a patient of Dr. O'Brien however I go to the McKennan support group the second Thursday of every month at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center.

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Welcome!!

I see Dr. Thaemert at Avera McKennon - he is awesome and so is his nurse, Mel. Never have had a problem getting in to see him if I need to. I highly recommend him!!

Robin

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Thanks for the reply, my hubby and I have an appt. to see Dr. Thaemert in December, we are planning on going to the support group in December. Second Thursday right?? and where is that again, i don't know the area well.

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So how did your appt go??? I too am a patient of Doctor OBriens!! I would love to meet some of you Sioux Falls gals!!!!

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wow, its been awhile since I have been on this site. We are doing well and enjoying ourselves immensely. We should meet up sometime. Anyone game???

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