Louisiana Sleevers?

[sarahbjc 2]

I was sleeved in New Iberia, but I live in New Orleans. Are there open support groups anywhere?

Hi Dr Borland?!? I' m set for surgey with him would like some feedback if possible?!?

[Carol1560 45]

I had my sleeve done on 5/15/2013 and I am thrilled.

My dr was Dr. Taylor and he is the bomb!

If anyone is interested in doing a Baton Rouge Group, please let me know

carol1560@bellsouth.net

Thanks

[kelew39 64]

Hi Carol, thanks for responding about Dr. Taylor, I think I picked a good one. What hospital did you do yours at? And I would love to do a BR group, kelew39@Yahoo.com.

[vsgjourney 19]

Hey all, i was sleeved 7/22/14 by Dr. Lavin. All is well so far. I was hoping to see him at my 1 week post op appt but after reading the blog, I doubt ill be seeing him again through out this process. If i would not have met him that one time, I would think he is a phantom Dr. Lol.

[astalsby 31]

Can anyone give me their opinions on Dr Merriman, Dr Thomas, Dr Bellanger, and Dr Hargroder? I would so appreciate it. I am in a weight loss study and can only choose from these doctors.

[vmcelroy70611 45]

Has anyone used Dr Jeansone at Ochner Hospital in Baton Rouge, La?

[kelew39 64]

Sorry, I have Dr. Jonathan Taylor at Baton Rouge Clinic. I will be sleeved at Baton Rouge General on October 6th.

[braylor 21]

Good morning guys I am new here and my surgery is in the morning in Metairie with Dr lavin... I am so scared of how I am going to feel on Wednesday and for the days to follow. I can't seem to stop thinking about anything but the next time I will actually enjoy a meal and this all started yesterday. I have been doing so good lately and BAM it hits me like a ton of bricks! Any advice for a fellow sleever?

[Carol1560 45]

Dont worry about LAVIN, I have a couple of friends who used him and they said LOVE HIM!

They had no surgery related issues.

I had my surgery done with Dr. Taylor. LOVED him

[Carol1560 45]

Lets see on Wednesday, I think you will be groggy!

Make sure you follow Lavin's orders to the T and you will do good. I came home and never used any of my pain meds.

Just take your time and heal. Dont overdo it and it will be easy peasy.

And dont listen to your head, cause you might get head hunger but you can be strong

[Carol1560 45]

Lets see on Wednesday, I think you will be groggy!

Make sure you follow Lavin's orders to the T and you will do good. I came home and never used any of my pain meds.

Just take your time and heal. Dont overdo it and it will be easy peasy.

And dont listen to your head, cause you might get head hunger but you can be strong

[braylor 21]

Thank you so much Mrs carol! I am determined to prosper through this journey but I still can't help but second guess what I will want to do can't wait to start seeing some results!

[vmcelroy70611 45]

My insurance doesn't give me a choice but to use Ochsner Hospital. Dr Jeansone is the only dr in BR.

[Corky6984 134]

My insurance doesn't give me a choice but to use Ochsner Hospital. Dr Jeansone is the only dr in BR.

Good luck with Ochsner. They unfortunately screwed me over with my WLS, but glad they did because I found Dr. James Redmann and I couldn't be more happier! I am 1 year and 4 months out and am down 165 lbs. Good luck and glad everyone is doing well! ????

[Carol1560 45]

Hmm There are lots of Doctors in Baton Rouge that do WLS and good results.

I hope that you are happy with your surgeon and have faith that he will take care of business.