Louisiana - Dr Chu

[MissC 1]

I am looking for info from anyone who has used Dr Chu in Lafayette for a gastric sleeve. Any advise or warnings would be greatly appreciated. I was, originally, sent to her with nothing but praise and as I get closer to my surgery date have heard other people tell me horror stories. I know for certain that I want the sleeve, but, of course I want the best care possible for my future health. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds.

[kamsmom13 32]

I have never heard of her but had mine done in baton rouge by dr. Dr andrew hargrooder and he is wonderful and actually trains british drs to do this procedure. You also stay one night in the hospital.

[MissC 1]

Thanks. I'm so confused right now. Went for my 1st visit and it was great, but not knowing anyone who personally has used her makes me nervous.

[VWbuslover 5]

My Mother had a lapband placed by Dr Chu a couple of years ago. My mom was not happy with her but that's not saying too much because my mom is really something else. I can hardly go by just one side.

My mom is pretty noncompliant if you ask me. But she is alone and unhappy so I do uderstand.

She swears that Dr.Chu didn't put enough Fluid in the band and that's why she didn't loose more weight- not because everytime I'm home visiting she has sweets all over and ice cream in the freezer. As well as loading up on more sweets "For my husband and me "

All I will say is that my mom did not do well with her last two surgeries ( thyroid prior to lap band ) and she had major complications .

Dr. Chu handled the ones from her surgery very well .

I don't think my mom should have had that surgery , not because I was nonsupportive but because she almost died during the previous one.

Thats all I know . I'm sorry that I don't know more but Mom lives in Louisiana and I live Alaska.

Amy

[shannon27 13]

I used Chu and have had a few friends use her, too. We all had the sleeve. I think she is an excellent doctor. I would have the procedure and use her again any day of the week. None of us had complications.

[laffypatty 47]

I am looking for info from anyone who has used Dr Chu in Lafayette for a gastric sleeve. Any advise or warnings would be greatly appreciated. I was' date=' originally, sent to her with nothing but praise and as I get closer to my surgery date have heard other people tell me horror stories. I know for certain that I want the sleeve, but, of course I want the best care possible for my future health. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds.[/quote']

I've started the process for gastric sleeve surgery. Before starting the process, I was *certain* I'd go with Dr. Chu. When I began participating in this forum, I even listed her as my doctor. Well, that all changed. My mom shared with my brother that I was planning to have WLS. He's been a nurse for almost 25 years, and most of his career has been spent at OLOL where Dr. Chu has surgery privileges. He asked my mom who was doing my surgery. When she said she couldn't remember the name, he said, "Please tell me it's not Dr. Chu." I called my brother later that day to find out more. He told me she has a terrible reputation and even referred to some of her surgeries as "botched." The general consensus among nurses is that they wouldn't let her touch their dogs. Now, before that feedback from my brother, I had heard only wonderful things about Dr. Chu. I have friends who've had great success with her. However, I can't ignore what my brother told me.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

I had my sleeve done by Dr. Borland in New Iberia, LA. I had a wonderful experience with him (if you are comfortable with an oupatient procedure.)

[laffypatty 47]

I had my sleeve done by Dr. Borland in New Iberia' date=' LA. I had a wonderful experience with him (if you are comfortable with an oupatient procedure.)[/quote']

You see, that's the thing. I'm not too keen on this being an outpatient procedure. I'm very low-risk as I have zero health problems aside from my weight, but I can't help but think, "what IF?" Also, I want to be in the same town as my husband and small children and my mom who will be helping during recovery. But so glad to hear you had a good experience. I've heard great things about Dr. Borland. I'm feeling *pretty certain* that my insurance will deny me, and I know Borland has a more attractive cash price, so I may change my tune when it's all said and done!

[Aline728 301]

Dr Eschete in Lafayette armsome experience, 5 days postop

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

You see, that's the thing. I'm not too keen on this being an outpatient procedure. I'm very low-risk as I have zero health problems aside from my weight, but I can't help but think, "what IF?" Also, I want to be in the same town as my husband and small children and my mom who will be helping during recovery. But so glad to hear you had a good experience. I've heard great things about Dr. Borland. I'm feeling *pretty certain* that my insurance will deny me, and I know Borland has a more attractive cash price, so I may change my tune when it's all said and done!

Well if you do end up considering Dr. Borland, feel free to PM me. I'll tell you anything you want to know

[katherinec 11]

I was also sleeved by Dr. Borland with very low risk factors. He was incredible. By the time I got to the hotel (rode easily in the car wearing my seatbelt and everything), he was there for my night time check in. I felt completely safe the whole time. It's definitely a personal decision, though! Good luck to you!