Just wondering if anyone knew of a LB support group on the MS Gulf Coast, particularly the Gulfport area? I live on the coast but got banded by a Dr. in Covington, LA and don't want to travel that far for a support group, especially if they are in the evening. Thanks!

Hi,

I live in Pass Christian and was banded in May, in Mobile. Had any luck with a group meeting? I know the dr. in Ocean Springs has meetings, but when and where, I don't know. I see you have a CB emblem, my hubby was a CB. Hope to hear back. D'

Hi my name is Julie and I live in Gulfport, I have not been banded yet, i just finished all the test and now I am waiting on final approval. My doctor is from Oschners, Dr William Richardson, I should know in a couple of weeks if I am approved. I have been reading another lap band site in dallas, i didnt know they was one in gulfport. I will keep in touch and if I do get approved, maybe we should start a support group here. Julie

I would love that. I know the dr. in Ocean Springs has group meetings, but I live in Pass Christian, and that is a ways to go, at night. So, people, think about it and let's see what the interest is in it. I think this is a great idea. D'

I am so excited I just got on here this morning and said I was waiting on approval and then this afternoon I got called and told it got approved, so now I am just waiting on the date for my surgery. I hope I can meet all of you and we start that group.

D' I noticed on your picture that you and the gentleman is in front of a harley store, does you ride bikes and my husband is also retired from navy last year. Maybe we have alot in common.

Hi, I emailed South MS Surgical Weight Loss in Ocean Springs asking about support groups and got this email in return:

We welcome anyone who has had or is considering weight loss surgery to

attend our support groups. We have one here in our Ocean Springs office

the second Thursday of every month @ 6:00. It is never re-scheduled or

cancelled(unless there is a hurricane). We also hold one the last

Tuesday night of every month in Hattiesburg @ 6:00. Not sure which one

would be closer for you to come to. If you need directions to the one in

Hattiesburg let me know and I will be happy to provide them.

Thanks,

Valorie Barnes

Ins. Coordinator

South Ms. Surgical

Weight Loss

phone: 228-872-7277 ext. 3

Fax: 228-872-5553

I may make a plan to go to one. Hope this helps someone else!

I got my surgery date of 5 Nov. I am scared and excited at the same time. Any advice for me?

I am having Lap Band with Plication surgery tomorrow, 05/16/2012. Dr. Donald Balder , new Surgeon to Gulfport is perfoming my surgery.

I wish we could start a support group on Coast somewhere.

I would be glad to help.

I am new to this board , and am so excited to find it.

I am having Lap Band with Plication surgery tomorrow' date=' 05/16/2012. Dr. Donald Balder , new Surgeon to Gulfport is perfoming my surgery.

I wish we could start a support group on Coast somewhere.

I would be glad to help.

I am new to this board , and am so excited to find it. [/quote']

I just had my lapband surgery 6-29-12 by dr balder. How are you doing so far?