Where are my GRITS....Girls Raised in The South. Come on ya'll we gotta represent. No disrespect to the North, East, or West. Just want to see who is here from the dirty,dirty. I am from New Orleans, Louisiana. I'm sure you've heard of the place. The city Katrina tried to wipe off the map, and the place apparently George Bush forgot about following Katrina. Sorry, I digress. So Holl Ya'll:w00t:

FYI: I will be getting banded on July 25, Yay:thumbup:

Glad to find you all. I was born in Dallas, Tx, but grew up in East TX, lived in Baton Rouge, La for 17 yrs, relocated back to East TX.

I was just telling a friend of mine that when I go to get my fills or LB support groups, I'm the only WOC in the mtg. To my knowledge there are very few around here if not any. BTW, love grits. I only discovered them when I moved to Baton Rouge, thought it was actually "grits" (sand). lol

My ex DH thought I was a lunatic. lol

Hey!

Thats cool, what part of london are they from? Same here Lady, im planning a big holiday next yr to the USA because by then i know i will be able to fit into my plane seat COMFORTABLY and not take up half of the persons seat next to me!

I have in-laws in London and have been there many times. I hope to come again soon.(once Iam comfortable enough in the airplane seats).

Hey Yall! I am another southern Grit. I was raised in Georgia and I currently live in Atlanta!

Hello Everybody!!

I was born and raised in Dallas, and I'm still here!! I left and went to DC for college, but I was running to get back home to the south.

I'm also glad that I found this group. I just joined the site yesterday and I am happy to see so many people that have something in common with me. :thumbup:

Hello Everybody!!

I was born and raised in Dallas, and I'm still here!! I left and went to DC for college, but I was running to get back home to the south.

I'm also glad that I found this group. I just joined the site yesterday and I am happy to see so many people that have something in common with me. :thumbup:

welcome sweetpea! I think there r several people from tx in this group. Have u been banded yet ?

welcome sweetpea! I think there r several people from tx in this group. Have u been banded yet ?

I'm getting banded on the 11th of Aug. I start my pre-op diet next week so this weekend, I'm going to make sure that I get some good soul food:biggrin:

Welcome sweet pea!!!! Where do you live? I'm 24 also and live in McKinney....yes get in that food before pre-op as a treat to yourself!

Hey all!! I'm in Grand Prairie, Texas (close to Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth).

Whats up?

Born in alabama, raised in illinois. Still living in chi-town but a country girl at heart. Done with all my testing and now just waiting for is approval then a surgery date then a better quality of life. So tired of carrying this extra weight around. Wish you all the best of luck .

Welcome all of my Southern Folk!!!!Glad to have ya'll.

Hey there!

I'm in Birmingham too!!!!

Hey Brina welcome to the group. It seems like u have a great sense of humor and very clever (widths end). Have fun reading all of the old/current treads and creating new threads/posts.:smile:

Aprilapple,

First off I want to tell you that you are having your surgery on my birthday! I wanted to ask, how long did it take for you to finish everything? I have done my 6 months, seen the dr, did the psych eval, and part 1 of the sleep study. I'm at my witts end!:thumbup:

Welcome Alabamagirl, glad to have ya

Aprilapple,

First off I want to tell you that you are having your surgery on my birthday! I wanted to ask, how long did it take for you to finish everything? I have done my 6 months, seen the dr, did the psych eval, and part 1 of the sleep study. I'm at my witts end!

hey girl! Welcome to the group. Who's doing your surgery if u don't mind me asking? I started this process back in December. I completed by six month diet in may ( actually June 2 or3 but I had to do a second one in June because they wouldn't count it as a may visit) anywhoo my paperwork was sent to Ins. in July (2nd) after having to result some documents that ins lost, I was approved on the 22 of July I have to do a support group meeting, and see the nutritionist in august and then I have a preop visit in sept andy surgery is sept 9

I don't mind! I am using Dr. Miles of the Alabama Weight Loss Center. I have heard good things so far about his group. I actually work with a lady who had gastric done. I tell you, this has been an emotional roller coaster for me.