I have met several people on here who had their surgery performed by Dr. Lavin. We decided to form our own little support group...here it is!!!!

Hey y'all: I'd love to meet up with you even though I wasn't a Dr. Lavin patient--would be nice to meet other sleevers in the Covington area! I'll keep an eye on this thread over the next few days. I can definitely find something appropriate at any restaurant, so no issues for me, and I'm happy to meet where everyone can find something good.

Hey y'all: I'd love to meet up with you even though I wasn't a Dr. Lavin patient--would be nice to meet other sleevers in the Covington area! I'll keep an eye on this thread over the next few days. I can definitely find something appropriate at any restaurant, so no issues for me, and I'm happy to meet where everyone can find something good.

OMG...you've done great!!! One lb to go!!! Congratulations on your success!!!

Ginger & I will decide on a place, sometime before Thursday, so keep an eye open here! We'll make sure its a place that has a little something for everyone!!! Since you're actually from Covington, you might have some suggestions! Can't wait to meet everyone!!!

I wish I could go Thursday! KB - now I'm jealous! Lol.

KB - I have friends that live in Carriere MS. They live in Hide-a-way Lake. He has a flooring business - City Carpets. It's so tough right now to sell houses. I would hope that it will pick up soon. Ya'll have a great time Thursday.. you all seem like such nice people. Next time!

Definitely next time!!! So sorry u can't make it!!!

Pam what's more important, us are selling a silly house. Damn, woman. Where's your priorities. Just joking. Congrads on your act of sale. Promise you meet us next time,

Meginnola, I would love to meet you. You are def. Invited and anyone else. do y'all know of a little cafe with coffee and salads sandwiches type of place.

In Covington, there are a few places that would suit post-sleevers, I think. Cafe Rani has sandwiches and salads and sometimes soup that would work. The Cheesecake Bistro (on Columbia) has soups/salads/sandwiches. In Mandeville, there's La Madeleine and Chili's. There are also places like Morton's (seafood of all sorts), Friends (salads, seafood, etc.), and a couple of other places in Madisonville on the river, any of which has sleeve-friendly food. I think some of you who are earlier in the process might want to decide what kind of food will work, and we can go from there. Oh, Isabella's usually has soup and salads, and so does the Italian pie (a surprisingly good French onion soup, IMHO) on Hwy 21.

Ginger, you're too funny!!!

MegInNOLA, it's sounds as if you're more familiar with the restaurants over there. Why don't you decide! It looks like you, me and Ginger (Finaly4Me) are the only one's going on Thursday, since Pam (Louisiana girl) has abandoned us for some trivial house stuff!!! I'm in a position where I can eat anywhere & Ginger is pre-op, so we need to consider that. I'm up for anything!!! 12:15-12:30 is perfect for me! Let's do it!!!

Kelly

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Ok, so I started a new topic again since I don't wanna leave anyone out (MegIn NOLA)!!! It's a little more broad. Go to "NOLA Northshore"...

Hey ya'll. I'm back. Well, the closing on our new house was changed until Monday. I've been so busy these last two days. How did our support group go yesterday? I looked for NOLA Northshore and couldn't find it. Where am I looking?

NOLA Northshore is under Local, something...different parts of the country. I'll try to send u the html address

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/31369-nola-northshore/page__pid__274417#entry274417

This is the page...I hope it helps. It's under USA Local!

Just click on it & it'll take u there! BTW, we had fun. We're gonna try to do it again before Ginger's surgery on Mar 7th.

Hey guys! I live in Covington. I had my surgery with Dr Lavin Febuary 29 th. Im doing pretty good. I hate to say this but I chose Dr. Lavin for my surgery and he totally disappointed me on surgery day. I saw him in the office before to sign consents. After waiting for him 2 Hours for which he never appologized. He was pleasant but quick. Dont get me wrong he was nice and if I had questions im sure he would answer. You could just tell he was in a hurry. That was the ONLY time I ever met him. Surgery day he never showed his face to me or my husband.

Sorry wasnt finished. I really thought it was terrible that He didnt at least pop his head in or talk to my husband after! This was very upsetting to me and I have let the office and surgical center know. I also had several bad experiences with the surgical center's care but I wont babble on about that. Im usually not hard to please and pretty easy going but this upset me very much. Sorry for the negativity.

I just got off the phone with Dr. Lavin and had a great feeling talking to him. I live in California, though. Do folks here think it's worth traveling to LA to do it or would I be better with someone local?