My name Kelley I am form alabama and was banaded 11-2-06 by Dr. Black in Anniston. I Have lost 12 lbs so far. Would like to talk to other people in my area.

Hello, im Stacy and I live in Locust Fork Al. Its a very small town( if you blink you will miss it) lol. I am using Dr. Miles and I am turning all my paper work in today. Wish me luck!!!! My hubby leaves out with the military on Sept. 16 so I just pray to god that I have a date before he leaves..... :-(

Hello, im Stacy and I live in Locust Fork Al. Its a very small town( if you blink you will miss it) lol. I am using Dr. Miles and I am turning all my paper work in today. Wish me luck!!!! My hubby leaves out with the military on Sept. 16 so I just pray to god that I have a date before he leaves..... :-(

Congrats on getting through all the red tape! Are you submitting paperwork for approval or have you already got that too? I used Dr. Miles and my appt was about a month out from approval so hopefully that will work out for you!!! I have my 3rd fill appointment this afternoon!! Not sure if you've been on the thread for Dr. Miles and Schmitt but here's the link if you want to talk with anyone that's used them. Keep us updated!!

I am waiting on the approvel. Im so worried that they will deny me. Its kinda scary.... :-[

Hello, im Stacy and I live in Locust Fork Al. Its a very small town( if you blink you will miss it) lol. I am using Dr. Miles and I am turning all my paper work in today. Wish me luck!!!! My hubby leaves out with the military on Sept. 16 so I just pray to god that I have a date before he leaves..... :-(

Hey crazygirl2006,

I'm just down the road from you in Oneonta. Dr. Groves from Boaz did my surgery. Good luck with your surgery and God bless your husband while he is protecting us.

Hi,

Are you using Tricare for the surgery? I have been told that the approval process is quick but I don't think Miles in on the list. My file should be submitted to Tricare electronically on Tuesday for approval and they said I should know something Thursday or Friday.

Please thank your husband. There is a list here for military spouses. Mine has been twice and is preparing to go as a contractor. I am in the same boat - hoping to get my surgery done before he leaves. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.

25 more days until i get banded. counting down

25 more days until i get banded. counting down

Way to go! I have 30.

its getting closer to time. i cant wait. but i still worry some.

aprilapple, it does go by fast it seems.

i guess having to go to the doctors office the 13th and the 19th makes it seem closer.

Yeah, I have to do my nutrition visit and my preop visit.

Yeah, I have to do my nutrition visit and my preop visit.

whens your nutrition class and preop? i done my nutrition class the 13th and i got to go to the preop the 19th.

Hello everyone my name is marie and i am from pell city alabama. I am scheduled to be banded august 21st this thursday by dr. Pennington at trinity (montclair) hospital. I am nervous but ready to get it over with and begin my new journey to a new me...

Hey Marie, you're doing great. I look forward to reading about your weight lose. I'm Barbara, banded 06/12/07 Dr. Miles at St. Vincent East. I have hit a plateau(again) but I'm back to my food diary and extra excercise, swimming is my thing. I'll be looking for you, good luck and take care. B

welcome marie! im glad to see your day is coming up. i go the 26th to get my band. are you going to any support groups? if not come to the ones at st.vincents. they are great and the people there have great info to give everyone. some of the nicest people you will ever meet to.

Jason, my nutrition is on aug 27 and my preop is Sept 9. I also attended the meeting this morning

cool, so it want be long now until your day comes. it will go by fast aprilapple. i learned alot at the nutrition class. im sorry i didnt get to make it today to the support meeting. i had to work on my autox car. got to get it ready before i have the surgery.