Where are the Mississippi Sleevers?

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

Hello! My name is Bethany and I'm 21 years old and in the middle of the process of getting the sleeve. I'm from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. I live on the Coast. ☀

Just wondering if y'all had any advice for me.

Thanks!

Hi Bethjcamp,

congratulations and welcome to the site. The advice I would give to you is to start that pre surgery diet as soon as possible and start exercising NOW. It will make the recovery process easier and will jump start your weight loss which makes everything much easier. The second advice I would give you is to follow your doctor's advice to the letter and you will be successful. I wish I had done this surgery when I was younger. You will be so pleased. Good luck to you.

Janet

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

Hi there! I live near Meridian, MS. I was sleeved on 9/24/13 and doing really well so far. I'm headed to Jackson for training all next week-anyone want to meet for a 'lite' dinner?

Hi Msj9, I just saw your post today. Anytime you are in Jackson let me know. I would love to meet up with you. Did you have your surgery in Jackson? I am 4 weeks out and still learning my way through this process but doing very well. Who was your doctor? Hope to hear from you.

Janet

[Missj9 42]

Hi! I had my surgery at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula and my surgeon was Dr Avera. If you send me your email I will let you know when I'm back in Jackson.

[Bethjcamp92 6]

Missj9, I also have Dr Avera and when I have my surgery I'll also be having it at Singing River. He did my moms surgery about 8 years ago when she had the band done. That is so cool that someone close to my area had/having it done. ????

[KajunGumbo 74]

Hi everyone,

I'm Dee, originally from Louisiana , living in Diamondhead now. I am one week post-op. I had my LapBand conversion to Sleeve. Was wondering when you were able to eat seafood, like crawfish or oysters? How much before your full. I'm still on full liquids still, but know I will really miss seafood

[Missj9 42]

Missj9, I also have Dr Avera and when I have my surgery I'll also be having it at Singing River. He did my moms surgery about 8 years ago when she had the band done. That is so cool that someone close to my area had/having it done. dde0a

They are really great folks to work with. I am so glad I chose them for this journey. I hope to meet you at the support group meeting on April 10th. I'm headed down there for my 6-month checkup! I'll be thinking of you as you enter this portion of your special journey

[Missj9 42]

Hi everyone,<br><br> I'm Dee, originally from Louisiana , living in Diamondhead now. I am one week post-op. I had my LapBand conversion to Sleeve. Was wondering when you were able to eat seafood, like crawfish or oysters? How much before your full. I'm still on full liquids still, but know I will really miss seafood

. I was eating regular food (chopped very fine) at two weeks post-op. Shrimp... At six-months out I can eat 2 jumbo shrimp and no sides at one time. You'll learn how to enjoy those foods and it won't bother you that you can't eat too much-as long as the plate is small! I still have trouble if my plate is too big for my stomach!

I gave no limitations right now other than my Protein intake.

Keep us posted on your recovery.

[Lady_H 4]

Also in MS I live in Vicksburg surgery was January 29 Dr Carroll did my sleeve best decision I ever made!

[KajunGumbo 74]

Also in MS I live in Vicksburg surgery was January 29 Dr Carroll did my sleeve best decision I ever made!

how much have you lost so far? When did start exercising ?

[Mississippi Girl 124]

here is a Mississippi Girl!

[KajunGumbo 74]

here is a Mississippi Girl!

Hey, my surgery was March 10th, so far so good. I'm walking but babying my tummy because I am so terrified of a leak :-/

[SleevedJune62013 167]

I'm in Picayune, MS. Had my surgery at Southern Surgical in Slidell on 6/6/13. SW: 230 CW: 158. Height: 5' 3.5". Started on treadmill, then elliptical & now spin and yoga classes.

[KajunGumbo 74]

I'm in Picayune, MS. Had my surgery at Southern Surgical in Slidell on 6/6/13. SW: 230 CW: 158. Height: 5' 3.5". Started on treadmill, then elliptical & now spin and yoga classes.

My surgery was at the same Hospital, how many weeks did you have to wait before going to gym?

[SleevedJune62013 167]

The only restriction I had was a 20lb> lifting restriction. I was supposed to be walking right away. The lifting restriction was over by week 6 I believe.

[Missj9 42]

Dee I'm glad to hear you are doing well! My side incision just about whooped my butt! Lol Keep walking and enjoy your new journey. ????