Anyone here from around the Meridian area that's had surgery?

Hi,  I am from Laurel.  I had RNY Aug 24, 2010.

Hey there!
Looks like we are exactly a year apart on our surgeries.  It sure has been tougher than I ever expected!

Hey there Meridian

You are correct it is tough, this is why I often laugh when I hear someone refer to this as the "easy way out".  They simply have no idea, it is one heck of a journey, but what a life changing event it is.  I really don't think I would change my decision in the slightest.  I had the RNY in September 2010 and haven't stopped.  I reached my goal rather quick and this scares me, but I am now about 10 lbs below goal and ran my first 1/2 maraton on May 1, 2011.  

I hope everything is working out for you, keep your head up and focused!!

Take care, 

Jimmy 

I am in the Jackson area and "survived" the RNY on 7 September 10.  What a life changing journey it has been and remains.

Jimmy

Hey there.  You have done great!  I actually live in Lake which is half way between Meridian and Jackson...out in the sticks!  This is DEFINITELY not the easy way out.  It has been alot tougher than I ever imagined.  I never thought I would actually look forward to solid food so much.  It's a complete alteration of life! COMPLETE.  I've had my food "funeral" and cried...it's been way more emotional than I ever expected!  But 29 lbs and I'm super excited.

I know where Lake is, I visit travel a great deal in the Meridian and surrounding area.  As for our journey it is amazing and very tough.  As you said, it changes our life and I hope it is forever.  I don't ever want to get back to where I was, I worry almost everyday about gaining the weight back.   You should be excited and we can't ever forget where we came from.   Congratulations on being a "Loser" and forever losing the 29lbs.  Great talking to you and keep in touch

Jimmy

Thanks.

Hey Tonya, I am from the Jackson area. I hope things work out for you. When did you have your surgery? And where did you have it? Did you go to Comprehensive Weight Management Center?

Hey...
I had my surgery on April 25th.  I did have it at CMMC.  Dr. Cummins is my doctor.  When did you have your surgery?  Who did you use?  How are you doing?

Oh I haven't had my surgery yet!  I wish! I have started the process at Comprehensive Weight Management Center. I am still in the 1st phase.  How am I doing??? Going crazy waiting...........
But it's my fault. I am a procastinator. Been putting this off  for years.
Now I want everything to fall in place for me.   I am sending you a friend request.  I really need to talk to someone who has been throught the program at the same center. Please.     sharon

Duuuuuuuuuuuhhhhh!! we're already friends....................... 

Anytime!  It's such a long process and your insurance can drag it out even more.  Have you started going through all your testing and such as that yet?  I had a lapband put in 4 years ago by Dr. Cummins so I just had it taken out because it broke.  I revised to the RNY.  If you have any questions or need any info, don't hesitate to ask.  I'm by far no pro but maybe I can help you thru it a little bit.  It helps sometimes to have someone just to talk to about it.

Hey I sent you my # to your INBOX / messages.... call me if you can.....Going to the Canton Flea Market with my sister .................. gotta get off here   or I'll just check back later.  Thanks  
Sharon from Jackson................

Canton?  Oh that's not fair at all!!!!!  I go every October.

I'm in Perkinston, but travel to Meridian periodically.  I'm hoping to get to know some folks in MS that have had WLS.  I had a RNY in August 2009 in Mobile. 

Hi Melora,
Technically I live in Lake which is about 20 miles from Meridian.  I feel like I live there as much as I go!  I am a newbie.  Looks like you have done great!

Hi, I'm from Meridian and just saw your post. I am 4yrs today from my wls.. How has your journey been?