Louisville, Kentucky

[jan.barnett 0]

I have had my band for three years, and have never been involved in any type of support group.

I really need to be a part of a local support group, do :help:any of you live in or around Louisville, KY. I actually live in Shepherdsvlle.

I have got a lot of encouragement just reading a lot of your posts.

[GreatDame 2]

Hi Jan,

I live in Louisville. I had my band placed may 26 2006.

How is it going for you??

[jan.barnett 0]

Hi Great Dane,

I am glad there is at least one person from my neck of the woods.

I am doing ok right now, but sometimes I struggle.

Are you on liquids or soft food?

Liquids is always the hardest for me, they just run right through, and then you are hungry again.

Let me know how you are doing.

Nice to meet you.

[Altoonasoup 0]

Hi Jan,

I'm in Louisville Ky. I haven't been banded yet. I went to a seminar on Monday night. Then I talked to my doctor today. I plan to send in my paperwork tommorrow, and then I have to wait for approval from my insurance.

Are you new to the area? There are two hospitals here that do the surgery, and they have support groups. You could contact Norton's Hospital or St. Mary and Elizabeths Hospital (aka Caritas) Ask for their bariatric surgery support groups. Norton's also performs Gastric Bypass, but Caritas only does Lap banding.

I have found a lot of support from the YMCA. I've met many members that are banded, and that helps a lot.