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It's A Date! August 28Th

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Randgalt    43

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On August 28th I will be getting my VSG in Louisiana with Dr. Lavin. I'll be glad to be on the other side of this and on my way.

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shelly77    20

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On August 28th I will be getting my VSG in Louisiana with Dr. Lavin. I'll be glad to be on the other side of this and on my way.

I had my surgery with Dr. Lavin 8 days ago!! I love him and thought he was awesome! I have lost 16 pounds so far. Good luck to you!!

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MK1986    78

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I had my surgery with Dr. Lavin 8 days ago!! I love him and thought he was awesome! I have lost 16 pounds so far. Good luck to you!!

I am Louisiana as well. Where is his office?

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Randgalt    43

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I had my surgery with Dr. Lavin 8 days ago!! I love him and thought he was awesome! I have lost 16 pounds so far. Good luck to you!!

Great news! I really appreciate hearing that.

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Randgalt    43

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I am Louisiana as well. Where is his office?

Metairie Louisiana

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shelly77    20

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I saw Dr.Lavin in Covington at his offices there. I live in MS, and I have several friends that used his team of doctors. I actually saw Dr. Lavin on Good Morning America back in June discussing a new procedure I believe he invented.

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Randgalt    43

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I actually saw Dr. Lavin on Good Morning America back in June discussing a new procedure I believe he invented.

That's how I found about Dr. Lavin. I was initially interested in the POSE procedure but my BMI is too high for it. I talked to Dr. Lavin on the phone for about 20 minutes and got a great feeling from him. I also did research on him and he's top in this field.

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PrincessDaffodil    30

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Congrats! It's exciting to finally have a date. You are on your way!

On August 28th I will be getting my VSG in Louisiana with Dr. Lavin. I'll be glad to be on the other side of this and on my way.

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moneida    6

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Good luck... My surgery is the same day!! I'm from Kansas :)

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Randgalt    43

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Good luck... My surgery is the same day!! I'm from Kansas :)

Nice! We'll have to compare experiences.

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epihEmmy84    11

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New to this and 7days til VSG!!!!! its go time :)

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moneida    6

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Checking in with all August 28th Sleevers!! Starting the 1 week liquid diet tomorrow, YEAH!!! Excited, nervous and ready for this change. Sending everyone prayers for a safe successful surgery!!

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Pparrisss    46

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Hi guys I am August 24 th started preop last week but this is the first day I've done All liquids !!!

Good luck and god bless to you all;)

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Tipintx    41

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Checking in with all August 28th Sleevers!! Starting the 1 week liquid diet tomorrow' date=' YEAH!!! Excited, nervous and ready for this change. Sending everyone prayers for a safe successful surgery!![/quote']

I was scheduled for aug 28th but found out today my TSH level is too high - so Until I can get this down from39 to 9 or lower I am unable to proceed. I am 8 days into my liquid diet phase - and I am so disappointed.

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Tipintx    41

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Any one else ever had this problem with your Thyroid TSH level being too high and if so how long to get the numbers to drop?

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