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Well i am so excited about being approved after two years of considering the sleeve and one yr of looking for financing and finally my.employer has coverage for wls. I jumped hoops for 6 months and was stressed and anxious about the whole approval process. Now that i am approved i have a new found worry. Surgery!! I am starting to have.dreams about surgery and i am having second thoughts. I am also having second thoughts about the Post op diet...i don't know if i am really ready for this life style change. I live in New Orleans where food is our culture. Surgery is next month...

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I live in New Orleans as well. I am four months out and enjoy local foods such as gumbo, boiled shrimp, and fresh fish. Interestingly enough, your tastes change after VSG surgery and you crave lean Protein.< /p>

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I live in New Orleans as well. I am four months out and enjoy local foods such as gumbo' date=' boiled shrimp, and fresh fish. Interestingly enough, your tastes change after VSG surgery and you crave lean Protein.[/quote']

Well I'm hoping i could enjoy those foods again..who did your surgery?

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Well i am so excited about being approved after two years of considering the sleeve and one yr of looking for financing and finally my.employer has coverage for wls. I jumped hoops for 6 months and was stressed and anxious about the whole approval process. Now that i am approved i have a new found worry. Surgery!! I am starting to have.dreams about surgery and i am having second thoughts. I am also having second thoughts about the Post op diet...i don't know if i am really ready for this life style change. I live in New Orleans where food is our culture. Surgery is next month...

My surgery is in April i plan to visit New Orleans in July and I'm concerned that if i follow through with this surgery i want have the full New Orleans experience

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Dr Redmann in Metairie' date=' he's awesome![/quote']

I am using Dr. Lavin, he is in the same group as Dr.Redman. How soon did were you scheduled for surgery after your consent signing appt?

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Good luck I was approved and my date is April 2nd. Super scared

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You will do just fine! We all had second thoughts and didn't know if we were ready for the lifestyle change but you know what??? Your body and mind adjust and it's easier than you think. Eventually you will be able to enjoy those foods again. Just in much smaller portions. Good luck!!

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