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    Gastric Sleeve Member jenn_c's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Jennifer
    Surgery date
    09/13/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bowers - Mayo Clinic FL
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    Sep 2013
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    06-01-2014 06:30 PM
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    Pearl, MS
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    Default Anyone in Jackson, MS

    Is there anyone on here from Jackson, MS and surrounding area?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member readytochangemylife's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Margaret
    Surgery date
    10/24/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Richards, Mobile AL
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    Sep 2013
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    I live in Pearl. I haven't had surgery yet. I go to surgeon Friday In Mobile. I am self pay so I hope I don't to jump through all those hoops like insurance companies make you. Why did you go to Mayo clinic? I



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    Gastric Sleeve Member jenn_c's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Jennifer
    Surgery date
    09/13/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bowers - Mayo Clinic FL
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Last Activity
    06-01-2014 06:30 PM
    Location
    Pearl, MS
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    I lived in Jacksonville, FL until recently and did not want to change programs with only a month before surgery. I also live in Pearl. Good Luck!



    279 ** 01.07.13 HIGHEST WEIGHT
    257 ** 08.27.13 DAY OF PRE-OP
    243 ** 09.13.13 DAY OF SURGERY
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    ** 12.13.13 MONTH 3
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    Gastric Sleeve Member readytochangemylife's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Margaret
    Surgery date
    10/24/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Richards, Mobile AL
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Last Activity
    10-25-2016 03:57 AM
    Location
    Pearl MS
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    Thanks. Looks like you did pretty good pre-op. I chose to go to Mobile for the cost' There are 3 programs in the metro area and the cheapest is $13,750
    I started with the one at St Dominick, paid $300 just to see the surgeon and he was a jerk! Didn't like him at all, and then he wanted me to have a scope done, and this and that, and none of the test he wanted were covered in the self pay. Although my insurance would cover the teat under medical I still would have to meet my deductible and my 20% co-pay. At the very least, another $1000. My friend in Mobile went to University of South Alabama Medical Center, their self pay is $11,900 and that includes BLIS insurance. I went on line and watched the video of my doctor's seminar and he was seemed awesome. This place is a "enter for excellence" I am excited and scared. Especially reading post-op post. I kind of though maybe I shouldn't read them, I am not scared of the surgery, just scared of knowing how to eat afterwards.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member jenn_c's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Jennifer
    Surgery date
    09/13/2013
    Surgeon
    Dr. Bowers - Mayo Clinic FL
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Last Activity
    06-01-2014 06:30 PM
    Location
    Pearl, MS
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    I read the post close to surgery date and wanted to back out. But I went for it. I an not going to sugar coat it for you the first few days were rough but each day gets better. I am still trying to figure the food thing out. I had Milked down pudding with protein powder added, cream of chicken soup with protein powder added, EAS carb advantage shakes and New Whey Liquid Protein (they taste horrible but I need the protein) the first week. Starting today I am having Mac & Cheese with Protein Powder added, Refried beans and Chicken with garlic and herb cheese spread. I put both the mac & Cheese and the chicken in t food processor to make it pureed. I like the chicken cold but I am also going to cook it to see how that tastes. As for insurance I was luck in that my insurance (should) paid for all but my copay which was 200 a day in the hospital. I will have to see once the bill comes in.



    279 ** 01.07.13 HIGHEST WEIGHT
    257 ** 08.27.13 DAY OF PRE-OP
    243 ** 09.13.13 DAY OF SURGERY
    ** 10.13.13 MONTH 1
    ** 11.13.13 MONTH 2
    ** 12.13.13 MONTH 3
    ** 01.13.14 MONTH 4
    ** 02.13.14 MONTH 5
    ** 03.13.14 MONTH 6

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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/19/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Avara. S.Miss.WLC
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    Nov 2013
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    I live in Hattiesburg. I am going to the clinic in Ocean Springs in December for the initial visit. If my insurance doesn't pan out, I may look into the mentioned Mobile AL hospital. It is much cheaper there than in Mississippi. In Miss, it cost 14,000 at the places I checked out.

    I am even thinking of going to Mexico to have it done. I just want it done.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member diana1965's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Diana
    Surgery date
    03/25/2014
    Surgeon
    DR. Pinson
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
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    02-23-2018 11:03 AM
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    Mississippi
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    I live in Starkville, Ms and am having mine done on March 25th, in Tupelo.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member April_2014's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    03/10/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza
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    Jan 2014
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    Petal, Mississippi
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    I live in Petal/Hattiesburg (Whoop Whoop cssamo!!). I am going to Mexico 3/10/2014!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member trxl00's Avatar
    Surgery date
    09/20/2016
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    pinson
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    Oct 2016
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    Default Re: Anyone in Jackson, MS

    Quote Originally Posted by diana1965 View Post
    I live in Starkville, Ms and am having mine done on March 25th, in Tupelo.
    pinson did mine in sept iam Columbus Diania how ur going


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