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Hello I'm a newbie just starting the process! First apppointment next week with surgeon. Excited and nervous at the same time. Happy to have found this forum....lot's of great information. Congrats to all on this journey...God Bless u all!!!

Okay, plase let me know.

We meet in person once a month at the hospital. It's actually tomorrow night ! I would be happy to ask if others can join. I'll be in touch tomorrow night.

I am going thru Surgical Specialist of Louisiana in Mandeville. I will meet my surgeon (Dr Redmann) for the 1st time on 9/16. I'm currently in the process of getting my requirements completed. I had my psych eval last week and my sleep study is scheduled for 9/18. Hopefully all goes well and they can send my info to the insurance for approval so I can get a surgery date.

I kinda of wish I went with Dr. Moore. I have always preferred women doctors. They seem more gentle. LOL

I still love Dr. Moore from slidell she also works covington, an Metairie area

I am also in Slidell and had the sleeve on 4-1-15 by Dr Gridley at ochsner northshore. He and the dietician that works with him run a monthly support group. It's wonderful! I could find out if others who had surgery by different Drs can join in. Let me know!

Wow, your photo gave me a boost of encouragment!!!!! Thanks, I needed that this a.m.

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Vidalia, La

Hey everyone! I haven't been on here in a very long time. I'm doing well. Recently relocated to Houston, TX from Milwaukee, WI. I'm down to 168lbs and trying to hold steady. I guess I could get to 150 but I'm happy with the current results and don't want to go too much lower. It's a challenge tho, that's for sure. Hope you all are doing well! I'll post pics soon. I'm not big on taking pics but I'll get there eventually lol

Hi everyone!! It's been a long time and our year is fast approaching. How is everyone?

@@Whitney1968 I went through the same feeling. Depressed and wondering what did I do to myself! What I can tell you is that this feeling will pass. It's part of the process. I couldn't figure it out before because no one around me at the time had this surgery. Everything that was of comfort to me was no longer an option and I didn't cope well with that feeling. I look back now 10 months later and say wow!!! I'm so happy for this surgery!!

@@Whitney1968 I went through the same feeling. Depressed and wondering what did I do to myself! What I can tell you is that this feeling will pass. It's part of the process. I couldn't figure it out before because no one around me at the time had this surgery. Everything that was of comfort to me was no longer an option and I didn't cope well with that feeling. I look back now 10 months later and say wow!!! I'm so happy for this surgery!!

@@Whitney1968 I went through the same feeling. Depressed and wondering what did I do to myself! What I can tell you is that this feeling will pass. It's part of the process. I couldn't figure it out before because no one around me at the time had this surgery. Everything that was of comfort to me was no longer an option and I didn't cope well with that feeling. I look back now 10 months later and say wow!!! I'm so happy for this surgery!!

I am so excited for you. Don't worry about a bobble head. You will be fine. Good luck!!!!

I was sleeved on 8/18/15, down 20#'s. I go back to work Sunday night and I'm nervous to eat anything at work!!!!!

you look fantastic!!!

I've been maintaining for a few months after losing 150 pounds. Yes, that's right. I've lost 150 pounds since my surgery October 7th. This process has been harder mentally and physically than I ever imagined. The quick weight loss stopped my period 6 months ago and now I'm going through menopause at 38 years old. I go to weekly OA meetings as well as cognitive behavioral therapy twice a month. Maintenance is just as hard as the weight loss phase and I'm determined to never gain my weight back.

Looking good girl. Congratulations!

Hi. Just wanted to say that if you're on Facebook there is a support group there. Its called gastric sleeve support group. Its very very informative and inspiring. Good luck

Hi everyone!! It's been a long time and our year is fast approaching. How is everyone?

I'm in New Orleans, too - well, Jefferson, actually. Surgery was 11/24/14, the Monday before Thanksgiving. As of 12/23, I'd lost 19 lbs. According to my scale, I've lost another 9 lbs. I haven't been hungry really, but I do crave the taste of some foods - comfort foods, mostly. Things like meat loaf, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese. And I'd love to have a scoop of ice cream - especially Blue Bell Creole Cream Cheese! I haven't given in, and am trying to find things to substitute since I'm having cravings, not hunger.
Any ideas?