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.

Oh I bet! Kinda like when your pregnant...everyone wants to pat your tummy!

 

I'm only 2 months preg, you would have no idea just looking at me.. and my gma already tried to rub my belly :thumbup:

 

Are you guys all going to the b'ham support group?

Have a good time at the support group. Let me know if I miss anything good :thumbup: Unfortunately this is my call weekend and I have to see a patient in Gadsden tomorrow at 9am so I know I wont be able to make it but I am going to make sure that for the next one I am off...but um I'm not one to stand up and talk in front of ppl....is that ok??!

I'm only 2 months preg, you would have no idea just looking at me.. and my gma already tried to rub my belly :thumbup:

 

Are you guys all going to the b'ham support group?

 

 

Are you talking about the one tomorrow morning at St. Vincents? I have plans to. Long drive and dread that though.

I just keep hearing you all mention going, I only know of the b'ham one.. I'm not one to make that kind of a drive for a support group. I'll wait till you post info on the h'ville one :thumbup:

Have a good time at the support group. Let me know if I miss anything good :embaressed_smile: Unfortunately this is my call weekend and I have to see a patient in Gadsden tomorrow at 9am so I know I wont be able to make it but I am going to make sure that for the next one I am off...but um I'm not one to stand up and talk in front of ppl....is that ok??!

i didnt have to stand up this time and talk. i dont like to do that myself. but i did meet some nice people today. got to meet wendy. its nice putting a face with a name. the next one is oct the 18th. i be going to that one also. so when it gets closer just let me know if you can make it. maybe kim will be off to.

i didnt have to stand up this time and talk. i dont like to do that myself. but i did meet some nice people today. got to meet wendy. its nice putting a face with a name. the next one is oct the 18th. i be going to that one also. so when it gets closer just let me know if you can make it. maybe kim will be off to.

 

 

I think I will go to that one too. My surgery has been scheduled for October 27th and I am so excited!

I'm going to make sure I'm not on call that weekend so that I can go!!! CANT WAIT!!!

HUNTSVILLE OR SURROUNDING AREAS....

 

This is a reponse to an email I sent to the Bariatric Coordinator at Huntsville Hospital. Please let me if you're intrested so I can reply to her.

 

Hi Wendy!

So good to hear from you!

Dr. Mailapur is one of Huntsville Hospitals Bariatric surgeons and he does perform gastric band and bypass. It's exciting that you have contacted me in regards to this. Currently our support groups are combined with band and bypass. You are exactly correct...we need to have a support group for bands specifically. We have discussed doing this in the past, however, there may be 1 band out of 50 in attendance at our current evening group meeting and 0 out of 20 for the morning group. We have been waiting until we have more bands present before creating an additional group. It would not be good to have a band group and only 1 person attend.

How many individuals do know that could commit to coming to a band specific support group?

I can help you with a location for the meeting if you like. Do you think am or pm would be best?

Currently our support groups are monthly at the Medical Mall Wellness Center.

First Thursday 6pm

Third Wednesday 10am

Look forward to hearing from you

Hello to All, I am from Marshall County Alabama and am very happy to have found this site.

 

When did you have surgery? --- October 30, 2008

 

Where did you have surgery? --- Marshall Medical North Guntersville, AL

 

Who performed your surgery? --- Dr. John Groves

Hello to All, I am from Marshall County Alabama and am very happy to have found this site.

 

When did you have surgery? --- October 30, 2008

 

Where did you have surgery? --- Marshall Medical North Guntersville, AL

 

Who performed your surgery? --- Dr. John Groves

 

 

Hi there!

 

I was banded on Monday the 27th. How are you feeling? I go to get my staples out today and I tell you what, I'm ready! I go back to work tomorrow, so I don't want to be too sore. Hope your doing great~!

 

Congrats!

April:thumbup:

Hello to All, I am from Marshall County Alabama and am very happy to have found this site.

When did you have surgery? --- October 30, 2008

Where did you have surgery? --- Marshall Medical North Guntersville, AL

Who performed your surgery? --- Dr. John Groves

welcome JL! im glad to see another man on here. us men are out numbered bad. but hey its not bad havong all this ladies around us men. :thumbup:

how are you dong since the surgery? im about 9 weeks out and doing fine. ask any question you have.

I want to give Dr. Robbins a shout out for putting Southeast Alabama on the Lap-Band map! I am set for my 7th month weight in on 11/17 and get my surgery date on 11/20. Please say a little prayer for me that BCBS of Alabama will respond quickly with an "Approved" for surgery and that I will be scheduled the 3rd week of December for surgery.... I don't want to go through the Holidays with not having it done.

 

I also want to say "Congrats" to us all for making a stand to take care of ourselves. I know that I am so guilty for taking care of others in my life that I have let myself go in a direction that is not good for me. So again "Congrats" to all of us on taking our stand on weight loss.

Thanks for the message April. I am doing better, but I had a minor set back. I passed out in the bathroom and put my head thru the drywall. LOL When I came down I hit the porcelin ? thrown and broke 3 ribs. If you feel dizzy, please sit down. It will save you misery in the long run. Other than that all is going great, and I hope the same for you. If you can't tell, I beleive that Laughter is far better than tears.

Thanks to you too Jason, I was begining to believe I was the only male around. That is other than my Doc. He has been banded as well. I have a wonderful wife though, and I just hope that she continues to love me when I feel "sexy" again. LOL Hope you have a great day.

OH my JL, that's not good! I know what you mean though about being dizzy. I have had some spells here lately. Laughter is always the best medicine! I'm with you on the "sexy" part. I have a great husband and he has really been behind me with this. It helps out when you have a support system at home.