Anyone in Birmingham Alabama?

August 5, 2008

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!

gone 4 ever · August 5, 2008

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

jandamom · August 7, 2008

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!

August 8, 2008

Best wishes to you! Who is your doctor?

August 8, 2008

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

Daisalana · August 8, 2008

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

I LOVE my band

jandamom · August 8, 2008

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.

jandamom · August 8, 2008

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

August 8, 2008

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!