North Louisianians???

[Sweet_pea_2 0]

I really like Dr. Norwood. He is very conservative and takes a slower approach I think than some docs do but he is great.

[LngRedRose 0]

Sweet Pea...

Thanks for your response. I really liked him and his office staff. Have you had a fill yet? How was that??

[mamakatken 0]

Hey everyone...just found this group. I live in Farmerville and work in Monroe. I was banded April 1st by Dr Sartor. I'm going for my 3rd fill this afternoon at P&S.

[nicolefroemming 0]

I had Dr.Chung in lake charles do my band on 4/24... im down 15#,,,,kinda stuck... had the first fill on 5/22.... just waiting for it to show a lil more...

[librarylady1 0]

I am also interested in using Dr. Sartor due to the location. Do you recommend him?

[librarylady1 0]

I was talking to mamakatken in my earlier post. Sorry I am new at this! Also, does anyone use Cigna insurance? I was just wondering what to expect!

[mamakatken 0]

librarylady1.....I would definitely recommend him. He is very professional and I've had no problems at all with the surgery. I healed beautifully and my scars are pretty.

Everyone on his staff is friendly and helpful... the receptionist, personal trainer, NP's. When I call with a question everyone knows me by name...that really makes me feel good.

Rena his NP does the fills. She does them on Mon, Tues every week. And it's usually easy to get in. You don't have to make an appointment just call a few days in advance when you feel like you are eating too much or your weight loss has stopped. I've called on a Thursday and gotten in for Monday.

The first 90 days of fills are free. She does use xray to find the port (which is great, because she does it on the first stick everytime!!) and the cost for the xray is $100. It only took 3 fills over 2 months for me to get to my sweet spot.

You can PM me if you need any more info. I've got the diet plan and everything else if you want to look at it.

[heyliberrylady 0]

I highly recommend Dr Sartor in Monroe!!! I had my band May 14 and my first fill with Rena( NP) June 10th!!! To date I have lost 28lbs!!! I feel great and love the fact that I have a local Dr I can call ANYTHIME!!! His entire staff is WONDERFUL!!! I am in West Monroe!

LibraryLady1...we have common names...i'm heyliberrylady...LOL...where are you again???

[librarylady1 0]

I highly recommend Dr Sartor in Monroe!!! I had my band May 14 and my first fill with Rena( NP) June 10th!!! To date I have lost 28lbs!!! I feel great and love the fact that I have a local Dr I can call ANYTHIME!!! His entire staff is WONDERFUL!!! I am in West Monroe!

LibraryLady1...we have common names...i'm heyliberrylady...LOL...where are you again???

I go tomorrow for my first appt (of 6) for my monthly supervised diet. I really want a local doc, but I am not sure what my insurance is going to make me do! I am in Jena, so Monroe would be perfect for me! I am glad to have met a fellow library lady on here! I try to make it to the OPL a few times a year to see Mrs. Glo! She is the greatest!

[nazzy 1]

whos had dr merriman do there lap band?in shreve port?what band did u get?im waiting to see if bcbs approves me,just hope i hear soon,how much weight has everyone lost?be cool to talk to some people from my area

[nazzy 1]

also i dont see how to find the texas bandsters ark page?anyone put link in here?

[Booklady 0]

Glad to find this North LA thread on this great website. I am a new bandster - July 8th - so I am learning sooo much from reading all the replies. Still on liquids another week, then on to the good stuff! I know this time is all about the healing, so I trying to keep my eye on the prize ahead of me! We need to get this thread going with some more bandsters from our area.

librarylady1 and heyliberrylady - I wonder if we are all in the same department at the local schoolhouse?

[nazzy 1]

wow wtg u,wish was me having mine done.i sent well the office sent my stuff to bcbs today now have to wait,seems so long each day till i hear when my date will be,i know when i was in my drs office was a whole bunch peeople done and getting it done so i cant wait till its me,keep up the good work and nice to meet u

[cheynne 0]

Hi, I am a patient of Dr. Sartor also. Banded April 22nd. How are you doing with your loss? I have lost 32 lbs. but I have stopped. I am going for my third fill on Monday.

Theresa

[cheynne 0]

West Monroe here. I have been looking for others in this area for a while. Do you know of any support groups around here or do you ever get together to chat with each other about things?

Theresa