LOL Becky, your humor kills me!

I don't find the time at all, I take the time. Ok, so I also multi task. Who else would post blogs,other posts or play scrabble AND crochet at the same time! LOL I know I need another life or something. I will get one, when I find the time. Hey, I am off the 13th, What are your plans? Maybe a lunch date?
Kelly/tink

I went to the informational meeting at MC in Fargo in early October & Dr. Monson said that recent research had showed really high failure rates at 5 yrs out & more where failure was defined as failing to lose & maintain at least 50% of the person's excess body weight.  He also said that the only group of people where most of the people do well years out from the procedure are young females who just meet BMI qualifications to have had the surgery who like to exercise.  At that time he said that due to these findings, they were going to start moving away from doing it.  That's really all I know on it, though.

Welcome back Lori! Way to go on keeping on track with the eating.

Becky

Here is the scoop.

Meritcare had stopped doing the lap band for a short time. The doctors on board at that time were having issues with it. They decided to not pursue doing the surgery for that time being. I guess if a person stops believing in something at some point it is best to follow your heart,mind,whatever you want to call it.

A couple of months or so ago another doctor got on board with Meritcare and he is doing the Lap band. His name ( I won't spell it right) Is Dr. Fabien. His nurse is very informative about the lap band. I have not heard anything negative or positive about the surgery since he got on board.

So, that is the scoop,the rumor mill was kinda of right lol

Kelly/tink

Good Question...I wish I had the answer!  I am only 20 miles from there!