Best friends Kera & Mikey share their journey. Part 4.
Monday, 22 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
It’s the simple things in life. As Mikey’s health deteriorated over the years, she became less and less physically able to contribute to household chores or yard work outside. Simply walking outside in the Louisiana summer heat would send Mikey’s sugar through the roof. As a naturally independent person, it was very difficult for Mikey
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Best friends Kera & Mikey share their journey. Part 3.
Monday, 15 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Kera struggled with Type 2 Diabetes for over 3 years when she her battle became unbearable. Every doctor advised “Lose weight” but provided no other information other than the usual “eat healthy and exercise.” Knowing her life was on the line, Kera tried everything. She joined a gym – she ate healthy – she tried
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How to pay for Surgery
Thursday, 11 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Insurance coverage and financing options are always important concerns for our patients. We have 7 full-time Patient Advocates who are experts at acquiring insurance approval for weight loss surgery. Upon calling our office, each patient is assigned a Patient Advocate that will explain our various payment options and help them obtain the approvals needed to
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Best friends Kera & Mikey share their journey. Part 2.
Monday, 08 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Kera and Mikey are best friends, and until their Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy procedures last year, they both struggled with Type 2 Diabetes. At only 33 years old, Kera was given two years left to live. Her condition worsened with each day and before she met with our team, Kera was in kidney and liver failure.
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