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MK1986

By MK1986, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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sknyinside    99

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I had mine done November 18th there. The whole staff is wonderful!!! Good luck and sending prayers.

thank you so much. I'm traveling a little further to go there. Good to know its a good move!

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sknyinside    99

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Any other la sleevers at crescent city surgical tomorrow?

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sissy13    138

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Hi! From Ball, La sleeved on 2/20/13. Down 130lbs. I had my surgery done by Dr. Stowers in Decatur Texas.

Hello. Wow great job! Congrats

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MizNola    25

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Hi Everyone- I'm gathering my tests and info. To meet with Dr.Lavin at Surgical Specialists. I go from feeling sure and excited about this decision to thinking it's nuts to go through with it. I just know I have issues with food and need help. The idea of not being able to eat what I love is scary. Feel like I'm preparing for a break up. Any help on the mental process and what it's really like after surgery would be helpful. I know there is no going back.

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Corky6984    134

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Hi Everyone- I'm gathering my tests and info. To meet with Dr.Lavin at Surgical Specialists. I go from feeling sure and excited about this decision to thinking it's nuts to go through with it. I just know I have issues with food and need help. The idea of not being able to eat what I love is scary. Feel like I'm preparing for a break up. Any help on the mental process and what it's really like after surgery would be helpful. I know there is no going back.

I thought the same thing, but it is the best thing I ever did! After surgery, you would actually be surprised at how you don't even really miss what you used to love. Later on down the line (I am almost 7 months out), you can eventually have a bite or two of what you loved before as a treat and still feel great! I am down 102 lbs since surgery and don't regret it a bit! Good luck in your journey!!!

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sissy13    138

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I felt same way but its not too bad. I have my days sometimes when I think what have I done but when I get on that scale its all worth it. I dont really care to eat like I use to but I can't so I don't dwell on it. I feel so much better and looking better too (people notice me morr now love it).

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Janiepuff    1

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It is very scary. But you have to remember what is more important. You will be able to eat the things you love again. It is just going to take a little time, and in the mean time, you are going to be losing weight and feeling better physically. This too shall pass and you are going to look and feel fantastic!

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MizNola    25

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Thanks for the encouragement. I feel like I'm going through this mental shift to prepare. I'm preoccupied with eating things I won't have again (or at least for awhile). Also, preparing to give up my old identity. My sister had a bypass 13 years ago and had struggles with alcoholism soon after. Glad to say she's been recovered for sometime, but it brought up more challenges than she expected. I want to be prepared to handle my emotions when I can't eat them away.

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MizNola    25

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Thanks for the encouragement. I feel like I'm going through this mental shift to prepare. I'm preoccupied with eating things I won't have again (or at least for awhile). Also, preparing to give up my old identity. My sister had a bypass 13 years ago and had struggles with alcoholism soon after. Glad to say she's been recovered for sometime, but it brought up more challenges than she expected. I want to be prepared to handle my emotions when I can't eat them away.

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MizNola    25

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I must add that I am excited for the change and results to come that I've been struggling to

Get for two decades. They say some years are questions and other years are answers. Planning for 2014 to be an answer!

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MrsVanderbilt    29

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Hi everyone. I'm in lafayette and am strongly considering the sleeve. Do you know if gumbo juice is allowed during the liquid phase? A cajun girls gotta have her gumbo lol

Miznola I'm considering dr Alvin as well. Hoping I can do my preliminaries in lafayette and the surgery in Slidell since my insurance only allows their Slidell location. Can u let me know what u thought about him?

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Aline728    301

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Hi everyone. I'm in lafayette and am strongly considering the sleeve. Do you know if gumbo juice is allowed during the liquid phase? A cajun girls gotta have her gumbo lol

Miznola I'm considering dr Alvin as well. Hoping I can do my preliminaries in lafayette and the surgery in Slidell since my insurance only allows their Slidell location. Can u let me know what u thought about him?

Hi...also in lafayette sleeved 6/18/13 by dr echette at lafayette general...hw 349...sw 301 and today 214....dont know about slidell but can answer other questions ...♡

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Aline728    301

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When was ur surgery?

6/18/13 my sleeve date....hw 349 ...sw 301....today 214

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MizNola    25

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Mrs. Vanderbilt- Hope to see Dr. Lavin in the next week or so. Will keep you updated.

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