If there are any other MISSISSIPPI bandsters I would surely like to introduce myself! Come out, come out wherever you are!

I will be getting banded in 1 month. I am from gulfport but will be having mine done in monterrey as I am a self pay. How are u doing after your surgery

I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEM SINCE BAND i HAD MY FRIST FILL DONE MONDAY AND TELL MUCH DIFFERENTS WILL HAVE ANOTHER ONE DONE

1-16-06. mY SISTER HAS HAD 2 FILLS AND SHE IS NOW LOSING CAN'T WAIT. RT

Hello to all,

I'm from a small town in MS near Waynesboro. MagnoliaMiss, I work in Laurel/Ellisville area as a home health nurse. I am a future bandster as I have an appointment with Dr. Avera in Ocean Springs Jan. 24th. I almost had my surgery in Mexico but glad I waited and did more research. I'm still in the process of research and wanted to talk with someone who had Dr. Avera as a surgeon. Can you give me some info? So glad I found all of you! This is GREAT!!!!

I went to one of Dr Avera's lectures and he seemed real nice . and his place is nice also. But he also charges alot of money and I am self pay. I will be going on thursday to monterrey to have mine done. I have checked out the hospital and its real nice. the price is 8300 dollars which I can afford plus 2 years free fills w/fluoro. If I could afford to have it done closer I would but this is all I can afford. I will let u k now how it turns out. PS. I am also a nurse.

Well guest what girls the first fill did not work (1cc) I am going for my second on the 16th wish me luck. I am looking for the feeling that I had when I first had it done. My sister said she has found it with (3cc) she has lost 25 lbs since Dec 25,..........

Hi Everyone,

I have a question for jjspets. You said that you went to one of Dr. Avera's Lectures. Do you remember the cost of the surgery? Anyone out there actually used Dr. Avera as a surgeon or know of anyone who did?

I have not heard of him I had my surgery done in TJ surgery wonderful follow up care didn't happen never a call. I am having fills done in Jackson MS.

Hey to all you new Mississippi bandsters. Sure wish we could all get together some time. I live about 20 miles from Memphis Tn. If you all are ever in the area!!! good luck with your weight loss may each of you reach your goals!!!

My mother used Dr. Avera self pay 15,000 he is very nice for the most part the staff was to although did not care for one staff you will see what i mean if you go. There is a gourp in Lousiana Dr. Lavin which a friend used 3 yrs ago there fee is 12,900 the website is Whyweight.com I will be using them they are going to be providers for my ins soon if not selfpay is a little less they even have there own hosp brand new they use. good luck let me know have everything goes.

YES HE IS 15,000 PLUS YOU NEED AND UPPER GI,EKG AND BLOOD WORK. HE PROVIDES 1 YEAR FREE FILLS. i JUST GOT BACK FROM MONTERREY AND HAD MINE DONE BY dR DE la gaRZA. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED BY HIM AND THE HOSPITAL. HE CHARGED ME 8300 AND IT INCLUDED AIRFARE,TESTS,1 NIGHT IN HOSPITAL AND 2 IN HOTEL. HE ALSO GIVES 2 YEARS FEE FILLS INCLUDING OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL. DR AVERA DOES HIS AS AN OUTPATIENT SO U GO HOME THE NEXT DAY. i WAS GLAD TO BE IN A HOSPITAL. i AM ALSO A NURSE SO i WAS QUITE HAPPY.

Hi, Im from Mississippi too! Got banded October 2006. 65 Lbs gone! I got banded in Mexico.

Hey yall! Another Mississippi bandster! I live in Madison.

Hey there my name is Lee......I live in Hernando, MS-a tiny town about 10 miles from Southaven,MS

I got banded on March 28th-2007 at "St. Francis Hospital" of Memphis, TN. I have gotten 37 pounds lost so far.

I am about to get my 3rd fill on August 1st. Dr Weaver will be doing it. I've already got 1st fill of 1 cc and the second.6 cc. I wonder what the third one will be. Seems like my fill lasts 4 weeks each. I am not dissappointed--but I wish the weather was a lot better. It's been so hot riding my boke--I had to stop. The Gym here--has no daycare--so I am stuck until August 13th--when the kids go back to school. Then I'll have to crank it up again...I'm ready...Lee

Hello from the Jackson area! I was banded Jan 29th, 2007 by Dr Ken Cleveland at CMMC. We have a support meeting the 2nd Tues of each month. Also, there is a support meeting with a psychologist prior to the other support meeting,,lol. Last time I went, I was the only bandster there,,out of about 25 folks. I've seen 2 or 3 other times. There IS a Mississippi thread, under the states section and a few have posted there. Good to see other G.R.I.T.S.!!!!!!

Any new bands in Mississippi? Am scheduled for surgery August 17th, 2007--and was looking for advice from someone in Mississippi. Thanks and hope to hear from someone!