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Hey everybody! I have been lurking in the different forums and I have learned alot from you all. Now that my time has come to hopefully join the losing team I want to introduce my self. I'm Ke, 30 years old female and from Louisiana.

Tomorrow I will be going to my consultation to meet with the dietitian and surgon. I have taken my first step in the WLS process by finding out my insurance will cover the surgery. My insurance says that with 40+ bmi and a mental health screening the surgery should be approved rather quickly. I know that during the consultation I may have other barriers to arise but I'm covered there as well. I just saw my PCP recently and he recommended me for the surgey. Anyhow, I am super excited right now and cannot wait for tomorrow!

I won't be to extreme today. I'll wait to be high strung tomorrow when I can tell you guys how it went. XOXO

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Welcome to the forum and good luck with your visit to the surgeon. :)

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Welcome!

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Congratulations on taking such big steps to a healthier you! Good luck with your appointments tomorrow!

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Thank you!!

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Good luck tomorrow! This is so exciting.

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Welcome to the forum, and I hope everything goes well with you on all your appts :)

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Welcome!!!!

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Congrats......... And welcome.......

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Hi Ke! I'm 34, from Louisiana, and my appt is this Wednesday with Dr Lavin in Covington.

Good luck tomorrow. Let us know how it goes!

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Mrs V. I've heard great things about Dr. Lavin. In fact I have a friend who had her lap band done by him. She raves his services. Dr. Gachassin in Lafayette will be doing my sleeve.

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Good Morning Folks! Yesterday was my consultation which went well. I was worried that I would be thrown a cruve ball but to my suprise it was smooth sailing. I have the the freedom to be flexable with my surgery date so right now its May 27. I know that seems far away but the way time is flying it won't be long.

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Welcome! Congrats on making this decision to a healthier life! May will seriously be here before you know it! I started my process in August and was shocked when January came around and it was my turn! Definitely stick around the boards-- you'll learn tons! :)

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Mrs V. I've heard great things about Dr. Lavin. In fact I have a friend who had her lap band done by him. She raves his services. Dr. Gachassin in Lafayette will be doing my sleeve.

Hi how was your experience with Dr gacchasin?

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