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I have been lurking around this site for weeks but not really posting. I am just curious as to why so few people from South Alabama and South Mississippi seem to be on this site. I live in Mobile County. I was banded on June 15th in Pascagaoula, MS. I sure would love to hear from y'all!!!! :(

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I have been lurking around this site for weeks but not really posting. I am just curious as to why so few people from South Alabama and South Mississippi seem to be on this site. I live in Mobile County. I was banded on June 15th in Pascagaoula, MS. I sure would love to hear from y'all!!!! :(

I'm from north Alabama and no there's not alot of activity for the Alabama folks but you may want to try the Alabama forum look under Home and then go USA local lapband support all the states will be there.

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I have been lurking around this site for weeks but not really posting. I am just curious as to why so few people from South Alabama and South Mississippi seem to be on this site. I live in Mobile County. I was banded on June 15th in Pascagaoula, MS. I sure would love to hear from y'all!!!! :smile2:

Hey and welcome to bandland! I am in pensacola. Not very far from you!

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Hey, I just posted a new thread looking for buddies from the south!! We really need to stick together. As I posted, we face different challenges that the rest of folks. Mainly our coulture and food!! Glad to see ya'll out there. Lets keep in touch. :scared2:

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Hey, I'm in South Alabama, Baldwin County, Robertsdale, to be exact, about 30 miles north of the Gulf. Had my surgery 7/1/2008 at Mobile Infirmary, Dr. Snow. You? :scared2:

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I'm so glad to hear from you!! We southerners need to stay in touch! I was banded Dec. 31, 2009. I've only lost 25 lbs. i'm still trying to get my fill right. I live in McComb, Ms about 90 miles north of New Orleans. 18 miles from the La. line. My Dr. is in Gonzaales, La. (Dr. Drake Bellanger) I really like him, but he is taking too long to get my fills right, or maybe I'm just frustrated.:scared2: i can still eat too much!! Let me know how you had such great success!!:cheers2:

Susan

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Hi there. I live in Gretna, LA which is across the river from New Orleans. I haven't been had surgery yet, waiting for approval.

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I'm in south Alabama....(*hey Amy*)

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Hey Nawlins lady, hang in there. It took me 6 months for ins. junk before I got my date. It seemed like forever, now I'm trying to get my fills right. I did not realize it would take so long. I love Dr. Bellanger and staff. I go tommorrow for my last Fill???? lets hope so.

Keep in touch.:scared2:

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hi! Im from North Alabama like naynayto2 said not to many of us here but I would be glad to be a friend

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Hey, where in North Al are you?? My hsb's family lives in Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Decatur and Athens. glad to have you with us. We will be your buddy!!:smile: I went back to my Dr. yesterday for my last fill?? :smile2: I think it maybe too tight. Can't eat more than one bite every 30 min. O'h well maybe thats what I need to jump start me. I've been a slowwww loserrrrr!! Let me know about your progress.

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