Good luck to you, Peaches!

Let us know as soon as you can about how you're doing. Even though I don't post much, I do check in once or twice a day to see what's going on.

hugs and prayers!

Hello all just sticking my head in the door to say hello to all Praying each of you have smiled at least once a day and laughed till you felt good. My abdominoplasty is Friday, yeah yeah yeah I am excited. I just have to praiz da Lord with my feet in advance. LOL

Thank you for the advice.  I will start looking to get an idea of what is out there.  I am not goig to move for at least a year... but I do want to learn more about the area before I make a decision.

-Kim T

Hi Kim,

I'm Susan, a transplant to AR from So California. We love it here in AR, but it is a lot different than a big city, that's for sure. But, the good news is (one of the best reasons to live here) is that there isn't any traffic compared to what you're used to...lol

Yes, most boards are busier than the AR board, but it hasn't always been that way. Once FaceBook got started we started losing members. We have a rather active post op support group that meets once a month at Baptist Hosp in LR. Quite a few "regulars" who have become good friends.

As far as the job market, I think you'll do fine in the field you're in. If you have time, I'd start searching the State of AR job sites,   and the hospital's job listings for the Hot Springs area. I think St Joseph's is the major hospital in Garland County.
There are lots of doctors and medical facilities here in AR. I'd bet you won't have too much trouble, but I'd start looking sooner, rather than later. You never know when something will open up.

Good luck, and keep us posted

Has anyone in Arkansas actually had a satisfactory band surgery in Mexico and then found an Arkansas physician willing to take on the aftercare?  I have been approved for my surgery and am waiting for a scheduled date.  Sadly, I have a friend and a relative that both need the surgery, but have no insurance coverage.  Neither can pay out-of-pocket.  That is out of the question.  A cheaper (yet safe and satisfactory) surgery out of the country would be their ONLY hope.  Traveling back for fills and checkups would be a ridiculous thought.  Both would need an aftercare doctor somewhere in the central Arkansas area.  Anyone else had any experience with this?