I have been reading for a couple months on this site and find it so helpful. I gave myself the past 12 months to make this life changing decision, and I am ready! I have started the paperwork/insurance process (wow! what a process!!....the stress eating from that alone probably added another 10 lbs!!).

Just wanted to see if any of you are in the area....so we can do this together!

I'm not from Birmingham, but from your neighbor from the north, Huntsville. Good luck. If you need help you can post me.

My first post & yes, I'm from B'ham. Surgery date is August 14th & am almost finished with 3rd day of liquid diet. Would not have made it without this site...when I get hungry, I just grab some hot tea & come here, read, & am inspired to keep going. Good luck on your journey!

Best wishes to you! Who is your doctor?

Nice to find a few folks in our great State! How are things going? Any regrets?

I'm in Huntsville too, I went to Dr. Freeman in Anniston,AL..

I LOVE my band

Dr. Mathews is my surgeon....has a support group that meets at Princeton that you may want to check out. I think you can call his office & they'll give you the schedule. I believe that there is also a support group that meets at Shelby B which may be closer for you, but that one is probably thru another surgeon group. Either would be a good place to gather information & talk to some folks that have 'been there'. There are quite a few docs doing the band here in Birmingham. I've been researching & moving forward since this time last year & glad to finally be at this point. Good luck to you & keep in touch.

Fairy....115 pounds gone...OMG!!! What an inspiration! Here's hoping that I'll be able to mimic your success!

The doctor I am going to use is at Shelby, so I'll definitely check out the group there. I can't wait to be the one with 115 lbs gone!! What an inspiration! Yall have a great weekend....I'm off to the Silverstar for some R&R after a STRESSFUL week!