Tuscaloosa Bandsters....

[Kimmiev3 0]

Thanks for responding. Let me clarify my question a bit. I had my lap band placed on March 25th of this year out of state. So, having already being banned would it still be okay to attend a support group meeting sponsered by another Dr? Also, I have been going to Planet Fitness which use to be Gold's Gym here in Tuscaloosa. It is open pretty much 24 hours during the week. I usually go on my way home from work. I would also love to have someone to work out with. I mostly walk on the treadmill or use the stationary bikes. Anyway, thanks for you help.

Kim

[PerfctWgt130lbs 0]

Hi Kimmie,

Yes, it's still ok to attend the meetings. We meet every third Thursday of the month except for the major holidays. We meet at DCH in the Williard Auditorium in the main hospital. If you take the stairs right in front of the cafeteria, once you get to the top, you will turn left and you will be facing a nurses station, which is formally called 1Center. At that nurses station, make an immediate left and then a quick right. Walk about 25 to 50 feet and make another left and it's through the double doors. They usually have a poster board outside the door indicating the Bariatric meeting...It's held at 6pm. And the treadmill and bike would be all I need to do too...

[Kimmiev3 0]

Thanks so much. I am excited about coming to a meeting.

[Newlife4me123 0]

Hello,

I am new to the forum. I am from Tuscaloosa and considering the lap band. I was diagnosed with PCOS by my OB/GYN. Are there any bandsters that has used Dr. Bilton as their surgeon? If so, what where is requirements for the surgery? What was his bedside manners like? What was your overall experience pre and post-op?

Thanks in advance for sharing your story and giving much needed advice!!

Hi,

I saw you are from Tuscaloosa. Just wanted to introduce myself. I go to UA and am being banded in 2 weeks! Do you know of any support groups around here?

Thanks!

[Amanda Dover Cook DuBose 0]

my husband will be using him. Too bad there isn't any info here :/ God Bless!!!