Mississippi Bandsters!

[RTWISDALE 0]

I eat about 3 to 4 oz a meal and don't eat between meals. I also seem to not feel up as well I am now in my 4th week and have lost 26 lb. I eat just what the doctor ordered.

[jjspets 0]

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

[RTWISDALE 0]

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

[mforet 0]

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!!!!

[jjspets 0]

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.

[RTWISDALE 0]

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,..........

[mforet 0]

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?

[RTWISDALE 0]

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.

[Jammin & Losin 1]

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!!!

[ParkerAS 0]

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.

[jjspets 0]

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.

[Betty Lue 1]

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

[hottytoddy 0]

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

[Lee4love1 0]

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

[DebLPN 0]

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.!!!!!!