Where are all the Mississippi Sleevers? It seems the other areas have a more active "local support group". Anybody around that wants to go through this process with another Mississippian? I am scheduled for surgery on February 10th in Jackson.

Hi there! I live near Meridian, MS. I was sleeved on 9/24/13 and doing really well so far. I'm headed to Jackson for training all next week-anyone want to meet for a 'lite' dinner?

Hi Msj9, I just saw your post today. Anytime you are in Jackson let me know. I would love to meet up with you. Did you have your surgery in Jackson? I am 4 weeks out and still learning my way through this process but doing very well. Who was your doctor? Hope to hear from you.

Janet

Hi! I had my surgery at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula and my surgeon was Dr Avera. If you send me your email I will let you know when I'm back in Jackson.

Missj9, I also have Dr Avera and when I have my surgery I'll also be having it at Singing River. He did my moms surgery about 8 years ago when she had the band done. That is so cool that someone close to my area had/having it done. ????

Hi everyone,

I'm Dee, originally from Louisiana , living in Diamondhead now. I am one week post-op. I had my LapBand conversion to Sleeve. Was wondering when you were able to eat seafood, like crawfish or oysters? How much before your full. I'm still on full liquids still, but know I will really miss seafood

Missj9, I also have Dr Avera and when I have my surgery I'll also be having it at Singing River. He did my moms surgery about 8 years ago when she had the band done. That is so cool that someone close to my area had/having it done. dde0a

They are really great folks to work with. I am so glad I chose them for this journey. I hope to meet you at the support group meeting on April 10th. I'm headed down there for my 6-month checkup! I'll be thinking of you as you enter this portion of your special journey

Hi everyone,<br><br> I'm Dee, originally from Louisiana , living in Diamondhead now. I am one week post-op. I had my LapBand conversion to Sleeve. Was wondering when you were able to eat seafood, like crawfish or oysters? How much before your full. I'm still on full liquids still, but know I will really miss seafood

. I was eating regular food (chopped very fine) at two weeks post-op. Shrimp... At six-months out I can eat 2 jumbo shrimp and no sides at one time. You'll learn how to enjoy those foods and it won't bother you that you can't eat too much-as long as the plate is small! I still have trouble if my plate is too big for my stomach!

I gave no limitations right now other than my protein intake.

Keep us posted on your recovery.

Also in MS I live in Vicksburg surgery was January 29 Dr Carroll did my sleeve best decision I ever made!

Also in MS I live in Vicksburg surgery was January 29 Dr Carroll did my sleeve best decision I ever made!

how much have you lost so far? When did start exercising ?

here is a Mississippi Girl!

here is a Mississippi Girl!

Hey, my surgery was March 10th, so far so good. I'm walking but babying my tummy because I am so terrified of a leak :-/

I'm in Picayune, MS. Had my surgery at Southern Surgical in Slidell on 6/6/13. SW: 230 CW: 158. Height: 5' 3.5". Started on treadmill, then elliptical & now spin and yoga classes.

I'm in Picayune, MS. Had my surgery at Southern Surgical in Slidell on 6/6/13. SW: 230 CW: 158. Height: 5' 3.5". Started on treadmill, then elliptical & now spin and yoga classes.

My surgery was at the same Hospital, how many weeks did you have to wait before going to gym?

The only restriction I had was a 20lb> lifting restriction. I was supposed to be walking right away. The lifting restriction was over by week 6 I believe.

Dee I'm glad to hear you are doing well! My side incision just about whooped my butt! Lol Keep walking and enjoy your new journey. ????

I hit 80 lbs this week and am so excited!!! SW 267. CW 187. Yay!!!!!!!!! My goal was 100 lbs but the OB/Gyn suggests a minimum goal weight of 150. Either way I'm on my way. this has been so exciting and I feel so good. I had my 6-mo blood work drawn today and will see the Dr April 10th. I really feel everything will be looking GREAT!!!!!