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Newbie to this site...awaiting for my surgery date.

Hi Everyone,

Im new to this site and awaiting my surgery. This was something I was going to go through with about a year and a half ago, but chicked outnow since my knees are giving me serious problem I now need to tackle this problem before the rest of my health is in question. Im in Stockton, Ca and it would be nice to meet and talk with someone in my area and maybe hook up to go to the gym.

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Thank you, Im getting prepared with meals and protein shakes receipes. I think Ill be ok overall.

Welcome, and good luck!

Hi I am a newbie also....I finally made my mind up to go for it. I have my first appt with dr lavin in covington on Thursday. So excited but hesitant also. I am self pay and im praying its worth it! Wish me luck :)

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Hi I am a newbie also....I finally made my mind up to go for it. I have my first appt with dr lavin in covington on Thursday. So excited but hesitant also. I am self pay and im praying its worth it! Wish me luck :)

I just got my date with dr lavin

March 25 in Metairie

I feel good about him & am thankful there is no 3-week pre op diet like some are saying on here

Do u have a surgery date?

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I just got my date with dr lavin

March 25 in Metairie

I feel good about him & am thankful there is no 3-week pre op diet like some are saying on here

Do u have a surgery date?

I just found out I have just a three day pre op liquid diet

I just got my date with dr lavin

March 25 in Metairie

I feel good about him & am thankful there is no 3-week pre op diet like some are saying on here

Do u have a surgery date?

Hi, Dr. Lavin is my doc as well. I don't have my surgery date as i have to go to my consent signing appt. My question to you is..is March 25th the earliest Met. Appt available or a date you choose in advance?

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My date is tomorrow February 25 I have my surgery

Hi Everyone' date='

Im new to this site and awaiting my surgery. This was something I was going to go through with about a year and a half ago, but chicked outnow since my knees are giving me serious problem I now need to tackle this problem before the rest of my health is in question. Im in Stockton, Ca and it would be nice to meet and talk with someone in my area and maybe hook up to go to the gym.[/quote']

I'm going for surgery April 5. Good luck to you!

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