Hi everyone! I am scheduled to have a lapband surgery in August and I am scared. I havent been through much where I would be put to sleep so that is my main fear right now. I also fear cravings and giving in to them. I am excited to finally be doing this even though I am scared, if that makes any sense. I am looking for friends and a support group located on the Gulf Coast. Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks and hope to hear from you all soon.

 Hi Shelly!  I live in Biloxi but work in the Gulfport/Long Beach area... I'm scheduled for surgery in November.  Your date is right around the corner!!

Yes it is. I am so nervous but yet excited. I am already working in the vitamins and doing one meal a day and some shakes to prepare myself for the 4 weeks of only liquids. So far its been hard for me since I cook 3 meals a day for my husband. Where are you haveing your surgery done at?

 My insurance doesn't cover bariatric surgery, so it's off to Mexico for me.

Mandiway, did you have your surgery?  Was it in Mexico? My insurance specifically excludes weight loss surgery and so I will be self pay.   Any insights?  I am a part time resident of Biloxi and part time resident in New Mexico.  There aren't any doctors I would see in New Mexico.

Dr. William Avara does various bariatric surgeries in Ocean Springs, including the Lap Band. His office hosts a monthly support group both on the Coast and in Hattiesburg. Free of charge. Contact his office for more information on support groups. You do not have to be a patient of his to participate.

www.smsurgicalweightloss.com/

Good luck on your journey!

~ Tammy

Hi!

I too am scheduled for VSG in August. Since my insurance does not cover the surgery, I am having the surgery in Dallas, TX.  Only my family knows that I am having the surgery and I am extremely skeptical about informing my co-workers and friends about it due to overwhelming questions.  I am looking for a support group to even someone to exchange emails with regarding my upcoming surgery.  Any and all replies of support or information would be greatly appreciated.  I hope to hear from someone soon!

Hi and I hope things work out for you... I attended the support group in New Orleans on Tuesday and it was pretty good. If you want to talk, you can always message me on here and I will reply.