just wondering...

Has anyone on this site gone to Dr Brock Bordelon for their surgery?

I had Dr Bordelon.  I love him, he is very down to earth, and answers any all questions.  If you have a more specific question just PM me.
Vivienne

Hi, Vivienne:

I appreciate your response... thank you :)

I've met w/ Dr Bordelon once, and I will have my second consultation w/ him in about a week or so.  He seemed to be very kind and patient.  I liked him, and it is nice to know that others have the same opinion.

Did you have any complications w/ your surgery... or after?  Do you have any words of wisdom or advice?

I just had my Psych Eval this morning, and it went really well.  It was very informative.  I was given several websites that will aid in my post surgery life, and I'm looking forward to spending time learning as much as I can from each of them.

I can't wait to finally have the surgery.  It looks like you are doing really well, and that is very encouraging and motivating.

Once again... thank you for responding.  I'm sure you'll be hearing more from me in the future :)

Jewell

Hi, Shasta!  I appreciate your response.

That says a lot.  If you would recommend him to your mother, you must be very happy with him.

I still haven't heard anything from his office since my Psych Eval last week.
I'm trying to be patient w/ the whole process... but I'm so anxious to have the surgery behind me.

Thanks again... and have a terrific day!

Thank you,
Jewell

Hi everyone:

Jewell wrote....

"I was given several websites that will aid in my post surgery life, and I'm looking forward to spending time learning as much as I can from each of them."

I'd also poke around on Yahoo! Groups and just type in the word BARIATRIC as the keyword. That should bring up a whole list of discussion groups which you can join to get even MORE useful information (Just be wary of the source though).

In addition, I'd Google for some WLS blogs as many of us are blogging our journey either via text or video (YouTube is a GREAT place to find video. Again just enter the words BARIATRIC SURGERY in the search box and you'll see a bunch of videos on the subject. But again, be wary of the source).

When I say "be wary of the source", I mean don't treat what person says as gospel as YOUR MILEAGE MAY (And most likely will) VARY. Therefore your results may (And most likely will) be different. So consult your doctor first before believing ANYTHING we say as being "truthful" (Anybody here who claims what they say here is THE ABSOLUTE fact has no business whatsoever posting here as chances are what they're saying is most likely not true to begin with).

BTW Jewell, which procedure are you having?

Whichever one it is....Good luck with it.

Cheers

Hi, Pat:

I am having RNY gastric bypass surgery... I was initially interested in lapband surgery, but my Dr was not as enthused about it as gastric bypas surgery.  I've been reading many things about both surgeries, and I'm happy w/ the decision that I've made to have the gastric bypass surgery.

I am still waiting to hear from my surgeons office to schedule my surgery date... and I'm just so ready at this point to begin this journey.  I know it will not be an easy one, but I feel in my heart that it is one that will improve my quality of life.

I appreciate your response.  Thank you very much for your feedback. 

Jewell

hi I also used Dr.Bordelon  AND HAVE REFEREEDMY MOTHER TO USE HIM.i WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND HIM