Is there anyone from South MS here who used Dr. Avera in Ocean Springs? If so, how was your experience with him? Does he require a 2 week pre op liquid diet?

Thats great news. I haven't shopped in the misses section since I was a teen...lol I can't wait to be on that losers bench with you. I have lost 8 lbs so far...yay!

I am getting excited and impatient. I received an email from Valorie. She has received my psych eval and nutritionist report. She is just waiting on Dr. Avera's dictation. Then she will send to the insurance co. I thought she already sent. Bummer. But hopefully soon. I an sooo ready.

I am happy you are healing so well. hopefully, I will recover as god as you have. Other than the allergic reaction, how was your recovery?

Thats great news. I haven't shopped in the misses section since I was a teen...lol I can't wait to be on that losers bench with you. I have lost 8 lbs so far...yay!

I am getting excited and impatient. I received an email from Valorie. She has received my psych eval and nutritionist report. She is just waiting on Dr. Avera's dictation. Then she will send to the insurance co. I thought she already sent. Bummer. But hopefully soon. I an sooo ready.

I am happy you are healing so well. hopefully, I will recover as good as you have. Other than the allergic reaction, how was your recovery?

Sorry for the double post.

I saw Dr Jenkins today! Loved him! Psych eval on Monday!

Thats great news. I haven't shopped in the misses section since I was a teen...lol I can't wait to be on that losers bench with you. I have lost 8 lbs so far...yay!

I am getting excited and impatient. I received an email from Valorie. She has received my psych eval and nutritionist report. She is just waiting on Dr. Avera's dictation. Then she will send to the insurance co. I thought she already sent. Bummer. But hopefully soon. I an sooo ready.

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I can't believe how well my recovery has gone. I've been out and about several times, although I'm worn out by the end of the trip. Supposed to return to work on Friday. I've been able to wear a real bra for the last two days, the top incision healed enough that I didn't need to continue wearing a sports bra. Still wearing yoga pants and probably won't be back into dress pants or jeans until next week. I haven't been nauseous or thrown up at all. When I eat too fast or when the sleeve is full, I hiccup a few times, that must be my "warning light", lol. I DO feel a little bit hungry when it's time to eat. The biggest problem I'm having is adjusting my brain to the small amounts I can eat. The fridge is full of half eaten Soups and Protein drinks because I made too much.

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@whoozisanyway....I keep forgetting to ask Dr. Avera what size bougie he uses. What size did he use on you?

@Shelly it just gets more exciting each step of the way. Congrats.

He told me they only use a 32.