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44 Years Old, Happily Married and Ready to Live! Lafayette, LA

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Hello From the Other Side

nickijsJune 16, 2016
$13,000
My new body as of now.

nickijs's provider

Philip Gachassin, MD

Philip Gachassin, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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jessifreehugs
June 19, 2016
WOW! This is so inspiring! I'm looking at getting sleeved in the near future. Like you, I'm in Louisiana and will be paying out of pocket. I'm in the Baton Rouge area, and my crappy insurance won't have anything to do with bariatric procedures. Do you mind if I ask how you financed your procedure? Did you use a medical finance company or did you pay cash? I'm still trying to figure out what to do!
nickijs
June 20, 2016
I went to Investar Bank and they financed it. I don't think the girl ever asked me what it was for. I just deposited the check in my checking account and paid the doctor in full. I went to Dr. Gachassin at Lafayette General Medical. He is awesome! I do not regret it at all.
Ginsin
September 8, 2016
I too live in Lafayette, and after following your journey have seriously considered too. Have or did you ever have any complications? I have read everything and still a tad nervous.
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Hello From The Other Side

nickijsJune 16, 2016
Well, here I am 06/16/2016 and weighting in at 175 lbs. I still have not hit my goal that the doctor said was a good weight of 160 lbs but I'm feeling great and confident. It has been quite some time since I have posted. I have been working out so much that I wonder if I should up my protein now and if that could be a reason why I have not lost more weight. Please give me some insight on this. I live quite a distance from a support group so maybe you could help me.

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Ginsin
September 8, 2016
Don't beat yourself, your picture looks amazing. Check this out, the difference 155lb without working out and same person at 155lb working out. https://rusupermom.wordpress.com/tag/howtobefit/#jp-carousel-417
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Happy, Happy, Happy

nickijsNovember 2, 2015
So, tomorrow will be 9 months since my surgery. I've lost 81 lbs and have 20 more to go. I'm at a stand still right now and I know it gets tougher as it goes to lose it,but I'm going to get this last 20 lbs off. I can do it! I feel like the old me again except now I'm new. Lol. I am enjoying life again and getting out doing the things I've always wanted to do. For Christmas I will be getting a Kayack so I can strengthen my arms while doing it enjoying the outdoors. I am so happy that I decided to go through with the Sleeve surgery.

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