Does anyone live in this area? Clarksville, New Albany, Louisville KY. The other thread is so long. I thought it might be nice to break it down into areas . Donna:ranger:

Hey all, I'm in Southern Indiana as well. My surgery was in 2003 at Norton Hospital. Been at goal weight for a few years now, but its good to see other Hoosiers here!

If any one in clarksville is interested in hanging out with fellow bandsters let me know maybe we can set up a support group an the local level.

Hi fellow Hoosiers. I just got my date after much research and then finally getting approved by Anthem. I chose Dr. Shina and the surgery is going to be at Nortons. I would have loved to have it done at Clark, but this particular surgeon only uses Nortons. Anyway...I have until June 12th to start sweating bullets and getting nervous. Has anyone else used Dr Shina?

Hi fellow Hoosiers. I just got my date after much research and then finally getting approved by Anthem. I chose Dr. Shina and the surgery is going to be at Nortons. I would have loved to have it done at Clark, but this particular surgeon only uses Nortons. Anyway...I have until June 12th to start sweating bullets and getting nervous. Has anyone else used Dr Shina?

Dr. Shina is a very competent surgeon. I'm sure you're in good hands. Congrats! Dr. Allen is my doc.

well...I ended up going with Dr. Shina...I can't remember now since it was a while back when I posted on here, but I think he was the one who was a provider with my insurance. Anyway, he does the surgery at Norton's Suburban. Does anyone know anything about that hospital? I hope they are nice!

well...I ended up going with Dr. Shina...I can't remember now since it was a while back when I posted on here, but I think he was the one who was a provider with my insurance. Anyway, he does the surgery at Norton's Suburban. Does anyone know anything about that hospital? I hope they are nice!

My son was born at Suburban. It was a pretty nice hospital then so I have no doubt they're still that way. They almost have to be since the competition is so fierce these days.

That's good to know. There really is a huge difference from one hospital to the next. Some I wouldn't take my dog to.

I'm sure it will all be fine. Relax and enjoy the ride you're about to go on!

I am just going through the motions right now. My surgery date is still a couple of months away...gives me plenty of time to ponder the why am I doing this part. Of course it's easy to answer that one. I just go look in the mirror! I have all my testing dates marked on the calendar, with the first one being May 4th. Then the rest are May 14th. That date also includes one more meeting to attend for any questions and I am required to bring along hubby so he can ask whatever is on his mind too. Then two day before surgery I go on a liquid diet. After surgery I need to have shots to keep from getting blood clots. I haven't heard anyone speak of this...but it's in my instructions. Hu8bby will need to give me a shot daily for a few days.

Hi Hoosiers, i'm from Kentucky but I look out at your State all day while I'm at work. lol

Hi firedad, congrats!! do they have support group mtgs. there??

Re: group meetings...

If any one wants to have a group meeting let me know I really need some support. It's hard doing it all by your self I know.

Thekell99@aol.com

I would be interested. I don't want to drive to Louisville for meetings!

I am in New Albany. I was banded 12/23/09. I would love to find someone local to talk to. I go to the support group meeting at Floyd once a month but it is more like training. I want to find someone or people that can verify that I feel right and that I am doing this right.

Any one That wants to start a support group or just talk about Lapband success or failures or just need someone that understands where your comming from. I am trying to make a support group for us banders. Kind of group of friends because we all know it's hard to do it on our own. You can text me at 5029742924