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. I live near H'burg, and I will be (hopefully) getting my surgery from Dr. Avara in Ocean Springs soon. I have my PET class and Psych Review next week.

The PET class is super easy. I used Dr.Avara and the entire team is amazing!!! I was sleeved by him on march 24th!

I have heard the PET class was good. Trish is supposed to be teaching it. Last night, I went to a group meeting, and It was nice to talk to all the others who were about to / have already had the surgery.

I hope my insurance pays like it should. I have heard so many horror stories.

March the 24th. So that is about two months. Are you happy with your results?

Tom.

I have heard the PET class was good. Trish is supposed to be teaching it. Last night, I went to a group meeting, and It was nice to talk to all the others who were about to / have already had the surgery. I hope my insurance pays like it should. I have heard so many horror stories. March the 24th. So that is about two months. Are you happy with your results? Tom.

I am beyond excited with my results. After surgery don't get discouraged because you will hit the insanely long dreaded "stall" and I just got through with mine. I have lost 33lbs so far and 16 inches in my stomach. Well that 16 i haven't measured in a couple weeks so it could be more. Once you get past the liquids stage, it gets easier. I cried and regretted it during that stage. But it does get better!

Hi. I live near H'burg, and I will be (hopefully) getting my surgery from Dr. Avara in Ocean Springs soon. I have my PET class and Psych Review next week.

I was sleeved by Dr Avara on 9/24/13. Am very happy with my decision and results. I am down 90 lbs and have 20 more to go. I couldn't have asked for a better group of folks to help me through my journey. Trisha is great and can get you motivated!

Good luck!

I just had my seminar and first meeting with Dr. Avara! He is so blunt and funny at the same time. I love him and I'm excited.

It was a good thing for me. I lost about 50 lbs so far.

I'm in Biloxi, surgery is Monday in Slidell with Dr. Balder. My nerves got me right now.

In OS- sleeved on 11/21/14. Doing good went to pcp today, total weigh loss post surgery 13 lbs in 10 days.

Edited December 2, 201411 yr by MS Bling

Gulfport miss Brenda Moore live in Maryland

Awesome job everyone! Im down 132lbs since February 3rd!!!! Feeling great!!!!

Thanks!

10months out

Hi brothamike! You look awesome! I am waiting to get approved. I am very eager to be sleeved. I am from Pearl, MS.

Thank you! Yes im originally from Jackson but live in the north east. You will do great when the time comes. Stay focused and stay on track. Gbu

Thanks so much!