Louisiana Sleevers?

[MrsVanderbilt 29]

My appointment with Dr Lavin is scheduled for Jan 29th. I'm excited but nervous!!

[MizNola 25]

I just got mine for the 23rd. I'll let you know how it goes. I feel the same as you!

[JudeS 8]

Hey guy's, Sulphur here.

Anyone self pay in La? My insurance only covers bypass and that is off the table.

Seriously considering Mexico because of the cost and reviews on some of the docs there.

Thoughts?

[sissy13 138]

I was very lucky my ins covered sleeve. I will be 11wks out tues. Got off bp meds today and have lost total of 63lbs. Best decision I've ever made.

[MizNola 25]

Hi All- Surgery scheduled with Dr. Lavin on Feb. 11! My pre-op diet is not all liquid, just calorie restricted. Anyone else experience this? Hmm. Getting nervous; lots of weird dreams. Keep in touch, La. Peeps !

[Janiepuff 1]

Miznola, I was on calorie restriction also. I was only on liquids for the say before surgery. I was on this plan for a month before surgery and I lost 19 pounds. The first week is kinda rough, but it got easier.

[MizNola 25]

So- they just asked you to follow a certain amount of calories? Or were the types of food you ate restricted? How are you doing now?

[sissy13 138]

Hi All- Surgery scheduled with Dr. Lavin on Feb. 11! My pre-op diet is not all liquid, just calorie restricted. Anyone else experience this? Hmm. Getting nervous; lots of weird dreams. Keep in touch, La. Peeps !

I didn't have to do a "special" diet before just couldn't eat/drink after midnight day before surgery. Good luck. Its totally normal to be nervous but u will be fine I'm sure. If u are a praying person just pray and put it in God's hands. Good luck. I'm 11weeks out and have lost 64lbs and gotten off bp meds after 3 yrs. Best decision ever made. Not gonna lie it has its ups and downs but over all great experience for me.

[Janiepuff 1]

I wasn't really restricted in the food I could eat, not really. I did have a Protein Shake every morning. I was on a 1200 or less calorie plan. That made me make healthier choices. I still had beef and sushi and Pasta, just less of it. I am 6 weeks post op and have lost, as of Monday, over 55 pounds. I feel good. I'm starting to get more energy and I can run up the stairs without dying. This week I am reintroducing ground turkey. So exciting! I am so excited for you.

[MizNola 25]

Jamie puff - Wow! I'm so excited for you, too! Sounds like it went well. Ok- I'm not going to stress about not having all liquid. Did you have Dr. Lavin or someone in his practice for surgery? Let's keep in touch.

[ktodd 23]

<p>Hey guy's, Sulphur here. </p> <p> </p> <p>Anyone self pay in La? My insurance only covers bypass and that is off the table. </p> <p> </p> <p>Seriously considering Mexico because of the cost and reviews on some of the docs there.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thoughts?</p>

I'm in Lake Charles. Was sleeved 10/14/13 & was self pay too. I used Dr. Gachassin in Lafayette, he is AMAZING!

[JudeS 8]

So you mind sharing cost ktodd or messaging me?

[Corky6984 134]

So my cousin, aunt, and I had a girl's night out last night and went to L'auberge casino in Baton Rouge. I got carded and the guy almost didn't let me in. He kept looking at my license and back at me. I finally had to say I had weight loss surgery in June! Just thought I'd share this amusing, yet awesome story. And just for comparison, here is my license pic and me now...

[JudeS 8]

Don't blame him, you look like a teenager.

[Corky6984 134]

<p>Don't blame him, you look like a teenager. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

LoL! Well that picture on my license, I was 26 and am 29 now. Thanks for the compliment!