Baton Rouge Area Sleevers!

[candice1218 22]

I'm from Central' date=' LA. I was sleeved on Feb. 9th in TJ, Mexico by Dr Garcia. Down 20# 's and can't wait to loose more![/quote']

I'm in central too!

[OnMyWay! 0]

I'm in central too!

Oh how cool is that!!

[candice1218 22]

Oh how cool is that!!

I was sleeved dec 20 in Covington! Are you seeing a nutritionist anywhere in town? I'm looking for one. I don't want to have to drive to go see the one out there.

[doreen70 268]

Linda Braud at Woman's Hospital. She is great. There is also a support group meeting there second Wednesday of every month.

[Not so big Daddy 3]

There's a meeting the second Tuesday of every month with Dr. Bellanger at Cypress Pointe in Hammond.

[tigerbelle 328]

Glad I found this topic...I've exchanged posts with a few of you already...I am in Baton Rouge and have a consult scheduled with Dr. Bellanger on March 8th...I will have my surgery at Woman's Hospital regardless of who ends up being my surgeon...I am self-pay so no insurance paperwork or red tape at least...I know I will find this out at my March appointment, but I am curious as to how soon after my consult could my surgery possibly be scheduled...2 weeks? a month? also, do any of you recall what kind of pre-surgery diet was required by Dr. Bellanger? Any and all feedback is appreciated

[doreen70 268]

My appt was mid November. My surgery was scheduled at that visit with Dr B. my surgery was dec 17. He actually scheduled my surgery to fit my husband's vacation. No preop diet.

[Ktishernamo 10]

I was sleeved dec 20 in Covington! Are you seeing a nutritionist anywhere in town? I'm looking for one. I don't want to have to drive to go see the one out there.

I second Linda Braud at woman's! She's wonderful!

[JolieBug 82]

I'm also in Prairiville. My surgery was with Dr. Bellanger at Woman's two days ago. I have already dropped five pounds and feel really good! A little nausea and very minimal soreness (the iv spot hurts more than my tummy!) and just trying to get in my Water.

I really look forward to getting to know y'all!

[JolieBug 82]

Linda Braud at Woman's Hospital. She is great. There is also a support group meeting there second Wednesday of every month.

I love Linda and Katherine! They made this proces so much easier.

Dr. Bellanger actually came in on his off day to do my surgery since I am a teacher and hate to miss school. I get to recuperate during Spring Break!

[tigerbelle 328]

I'm also in Prairiville. My surgery was with Dr. Bellanger at Woman's two days ago. I have already dropped five pounds and feel really good! A little nausea and very minimal soreness (the iv spot hurts more than my tummy!) and just trying to get in my Water.

I really look forward to getting to know y'all!

glad all went well...Dr. Bellanger ordered a CT scan for me, and I am still waiting to hear back from him (or Tracy) on the results...the scan results will determine whether he can do my surgery laparscopically or not I prefer to do my surgery at Woman's but for some reason he wants to do my surgery at St. Elizabeth's in Gonzales where he says he has more resources and specialists available ::sigh::

please keep us updated on your progress...even though I am not even scheduled yet, I still like the idea of having someone to post with on the boards who has the same surgeon

[JolieBug 82]

Glad I found this topic...I've exchanged posts with a few of you already...I am in Baton Rouge and have a consult scheduled with Dr. Bellanger on March 8th...I will have my surgery at Woman's Hospital regardless of who ends up being my surgeon...I am self-pay so no insurance paperwork or red tape at least...I know I will find this out at my March appointment, but I am curious as to how soon after my consult could my surgery possibly be scheduled...2 weeks? a month? also, do any of you recall what kind of pre-surgery diet was required by Dr. Bellanger? Any and all feedback is appreciated

Q

He only required a one-day clear liquid diet. I was also self-pay at Woman's and had a generally good experience. One nurse acted like I was an inconvenience, and I reported that to the bariatric coordinator. Mine was scheduled within a month of the original seminar! I have lost almost 12 pounds since Monday and feel amazing, just a bit tired.

[JolieBug 82]

Today is the first day I've met both Protein and Fluid requirements. I'm only day 4, and already 13 pounds down, so I finally feel like this won't be just another diet at which I will fail. I hope you all are well and continuing your success.

TigerBelle and others who aren't sleeved yet, it really does get better each day.

[tigerbelle 328]

good update, joliebug, and thanks...I am still waiting to hear from Dr. Bellanger; I think I will call his office tomorrow

[Danyel Carter 2]

I got my call from dr bellanger yesterday! I go to meet him Friday