Anyone from the Gulf Coast area??

Hey yall! I had my RNY on December 30th of this last year 2009. Seven months down and I am at 78lbs lost. Was looking to see if there is anyone on here from the Gulf Coast area who has been through this or just starting to be a support system for each other.


Let me know! :)

Where in the Gulf Coast are you? I live in D'Iberville/Biloxi area. I had my RNY surgery in Mobile on May 1st, 2009. If you're close maybe we can get together. Let me know

Gulfport here but haven't had anything done yet. I'm researching at the moment and still don't know what to do! Did you guys go to the Ocean Springs clinic?

Im actually in pass christian and yes i went to the ocean springs clinic.  south mississippi surigical weightloss clinic, dr. avara.  they did my surgery in december at singing river hospital.  dr. avara is a wonderful doctor and his staff is so nice.  they make the experience as stress free as possible. if you are at a loss for what to do, they have info sessions that you can sign up for on their website.  that is a great place to start.  the sessions are on saturdays at the clinic.  they give you all the information on what to do to get started and you even get to be evaluated by the doctor.  then it is just following the steps to get it going.  good luck with your journey!

I am from Michigan but will be in Gulfport for a couple of months starting next week. Are there any support groups in the area? I'd drive 30 min. or so if needed. Also, could you give me the phone number of the Ocean Springs Clinic? I need to call them and ask if I have trouble with my band while down there would they take me on.

Thanks, Sue

Hi all,

I had RNY on Aug. 17, 2009 at Mobile Infirmary. I live in Perkinston and work all over coast.  Woud like to meet others and have local support system, too.  I still go to the support group monthly in Mobile, but some closer support would be great, too.

Thanks!