LatteMadonna

Sure - ask anything.

Covington office, but had surgery in Metairie at Crescent City Surgical. Great facility.

I was sleeved on 12/12. My stall lasted a week. It just took time.

Dr. Thomas' office. There was a computer in the exam room and after my consultation with Thomas, his nurse put the psych eval quiz on the computer. It took maybe 15 minutes and was $50. Consultation was $150.

my psych eval consisted of a computerized questionnaire - it was $50 at my surgeon's office. my insurance did not pay for any surgery-related costs.

Thai can be wonderful. Lettuce wraps that someone already suggested, Soups - lovely soups that you don't have to put the fried noodles in and steamed dishes.

I had my gallbladder removed a couple of years ago (pre-surgery)- I had pain and heartburn, as well as right shoulder pain. I would go to your dr and ask for an ultrasound.

Who was ur advocate?..mine is Sonya..

Danielle P was my advocate. She was great and got back to me quickly when I called or emailed.

MK, my first consultation was at the very end of October, I had lab work the week after that, and surgery on 12/12. I thought that was pretty quick. I also had to have an appointment with my family doctor to be cleared for surgery in November. His office was great and my patient advocate was fantastic.

My surgeon is Dr Thomas, but he is in the same group as Lavin. Best of luck to you.

Hi y'all. I was sleeved on 12/12 and am finding my way around this site too. It's good to see other people in the same boat.

Wolfgirl, where are you? I'm originally from Shreveport, went to college in Ruston, and now live in South LA.

you're not kidding about the good food here! I think about food a lot, but I know I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites of anything. I would love to have some black eyed peas and cornbread for New Year's Day!

Hi everyone. This is my first post. I live in Covington and was sleeved on 12/12 by Dr. Thomas. So far I'm down 23 lbs and my whole digestive system feels weird every time I eat.