KatsenD 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Starting my adventure with this procedure next week. Is there anyone here from the coast? Are there any groups down here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KatsenD 0 Posted February 28, 2008 OOPPPSSS!!! Sorry, I thought I was posting in Mississippi. I live on the Gulf of Mexico. Way, away from Oregon. Have a great evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmommy 1 Posted March 3, 2008 OOPPPSSS!!! Sorry, I thought I was posting in Mississippi. I live on the Gulf of Mexico. Way, away from Oregon. Have a great evening. This is the MS forum..I think he was kidding you! I am from the coast as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KatsenD 0 Posted March 10, 2008 Does anyone know of any support groups down here on the coast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellygirl0520 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Starting my adventure with this procedure next week. Is there anyone here from the coast? Are there any groups down here? I am from Gulfport. My best friend and I are just starting this journey. We have our first consultation next week. Have you had the surgery yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KatsenD 0 Posted March 28, 2008 I am from Gulfport. My best friend and I are just starting this journey. We have our first consultation next week. Have you had the surgery yet? No, have an appointment next month, to set the date. Just starting? Read everything, Talk to everyone, research it. Are you military? Stay in touch.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellygirl0520 0 Posted March 28, 2008 No, have an appointment next month, to set the date. Just starting? Read everything, Talk to everyone, research it. Are you military? Stay in touch.... Yes, I am just getting started. Thanks for the advice about researching. I have done so much research and read so much that I feel like this is consuming my whole life! However, I am looking forward to the journey. I am not military but I do work very closely with the military through my occupation. Is Dr. Alva doing your surgery? Who is your insurance provider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justvalhere 1 Posted April 11, 2008 Hi, it is April 10, 2008 and I will have my surgery in about 2 weeks in Slidell. I would love to exchange e-mails with y'all from the coast. Please let me know how your surgerys went and how you are doing. My email is justvalhere@cableone.net Valerie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KatsenD 0 Posted April 19, 2008 Good Morning, my surgery is May 2nd in Mobile. I start my 10 liquid diet next week. Finished my lab work yesterday. I feel confident that everything will come back fine. I am so excited to get this over. I keep thinking, this time next month, I'll be 2 weeks out. Ready, oh yea!!! This has been 2 years in the making, just ready to get started. Best of luck to you and stay in touch. D' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellygirl0520 0 Posted April 19, 2008 Congratulations Katsen D! I hope everything goes well for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fdiljn 0 Posted April 29, 2008 You asked in a previous reply about military. Are you Military and if so are you using Tricare. I am just beginning my research to use Tricare thru Keesler and would really appreciate any info you (or anyone reading this) has to share Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justvalhere 1 Posted April 30, 2008 For the questions regarding tri-Care.... I am not military, i am self-pay, but my Mom has Tri-Care, and they only pay for gastric by-pass, not lapband. She is in the process of getting her checklist done so that she can have the by-pass done. She doesnt mind, but I only wanted lapband. You do have to have a referal from your primary care physician, but that is very easy to get. My Surgery is Thursday...I am so nervous and yet excited too. I only managed to lose 4 pound on my pre-op diet. I just couldn't stick to the liquid diet....I was too hungry and surrounded by wonderful stuff because the rest of my family has absolutely NO sympathy!!! LOL :smile2: I basically did great all day, but when supper came around I was ravenously hungry and shoveled it in shamelessly. I'm so glad i am about to get some control! Surgery Date: May 1, 2008 By: Dr. Redmann:Slidell, LA WhyWeight.com- Weight Loss Surgery in Louisiana - Home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubberband 0 Posted May 11, 2008 Hi Katsend, yea, :tt2:I'm also from Ms. -- Matter of fact --I'm right in your backyard, or should I say next door.:Banane53: Guess who ??? I'm on day 4 and feeling better, just having coughing spells that make one side hurt like !!!!! Been walking a good bit. Walked up to moms few times yesterday.Hope to do more today!:welldoneclap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fdiljn 0 Posted May 12, 2008 JustValhere -- I am so interested in hearing of your experience with Dr Redmann. I am TRICARE so I could go to him. I have received a referral to a Dr Ringold in Mobile but I am thinking about changing. One of the comments I read about the LA group is that they are always late. Did you find that same experience? My email is grs0556@aol.com if you would rather send me info there rather than posting that would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubberband 0 Posted May 12, 2008 I used Dr. Thomas Lavin, great Dr. As for the LA group being late, yes they got me in later than suppose to but I still left hospital by 3:15 on my way home. Their bedside manner makes up for not being on time and also the price since I was self pay (13,500.00). This was for everything and 1st year checkups and fills. The Dr.s office personal is wonderful and so is Southern Surgical Hospital. Even though I was later than suppose to be it was well worth it. They where just great. I would recommend them both Hospital and Dr.s to anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites