GEAUX SAINTS

I can eat whatever at this point & I'm assuming y'all both have some type of restriction, soooo.....I'm not picky, I'll eat anything!!! Unless y'all were thinking coffee or a smoothie, which is fine too!!! I just like to eat!!!

You decide where since you're on pre-op "diet"...I'm good anywhere! Do you live in Covington/Mandeville? ...and I'm Kelly, as if that wasn't obvious!!!!

F4M - congrats on getting one step closer to the prize & loosing 5 more lbs!!! When do u find out ur surgery date? I'm good for next Thursday...I get done @ noon, so 12:15-12:30 would be perfect!!!

La girl - Unfortunately, I'm only in your neck of the woods on Thursdays! I actually live in Carriere, Ms...long story!!! I'll fill u in when we meet!

Thursday is great for me, too! I have a commitment in Covington til noon, but I'm free after that! Do you guys live in Covington/Mandeville?

What time is your appt? I'm in covington now!

Yea, I'm so excited for you!!! Tell me how it goes!!!

F4M & LA girl, go to "tell your gastric sleeve story" & look under "Lovin' Lavin in Louisiana - patients of Dr. Tom Lavin, unite". Let's support each other & see how many of us are out there!!!

I love the idea of our own little support group...

F4M - I don't work either, but I live in Carriere, MS.

Lovin' Lavin!!!!!

Not that it needed to be said twice! Lol

No real reason for me to go unless I'm having a problem, which I'm not. That's why I suggested that we meet for coffee or something. Unless you just want company. I go to Covington on Thursdays from 9-12am, I'm free after that.

No real reason for me to go unless I'm having a problem, which I'm not. That's why I suggested that we meet for coffee or something. Unless you just want company. I go to Covington on Thursdays from 9-12am, I'm free after that.

F4M - just lemme know....maybe we can grab some coffee or something!

Finaly4me - I can't think of anything offhand! You, definitely, won't regret your choice in doctors. Keep me informed & good luck!!!!

I had surgery 12/21/11 in Covington by Dr. Tom Lavin...he's the best!!!

Hi, I'm a newbie. I'm having surgery on Wednesday & I need to know the best "tasting" protein powder out there! I want something that I can mix with sweet, like smoothies, & savory, like soups, that doesn't corrupt the taste. Any suggestions???

Hi, my name is Kelly! I had lap-band surgery in 2002, weighing 220+. I initially lost 73 lbs, with my lowest weight being 147. I hovered around 153 for several years, where I was quite happy. After multiple surgeries for disconnected tubing, band slippage x2 & a hiatal hernia, My doc took out all my restriction 6 monthes ago when I was diagnosed with a second hiatal hernia & band slippage, once again, resulting in an 18.5 lb gain. I now weigh 174! Wednesday, 12/21/11, I will go in for a hernia repair, to resecure my band & sleeve plication. I am both anxious & excited!!! Any insight on this new adventure would be appreciated!!!

Thanks Jessica! I'll have to try that!

Thanks so much! Went for my pre-op today...getting excited!!!

Some restaurants don't allow adults to order from the kid's menu. Try ordering an appetizer as your meal. They are smaller portions & not kiddie food. I know I'm a newbie, but I had a lap band in 2002, so I do have experience! My revision surgery is scheduled for Wednesday!