DOC AT LSU IN NEW ORLEANS TAKES MEDICAID
i mean with dr steeb. i can't seem to find anything, anywhere about anyone who has had surgery with him except larry t. and he is not posting much anymore. i would love it if he did. you guys have to forgive me for my negative personality. i'm murphy's law personified. what can go wrong will. i swear. ....if there is a screw or a nail in the ditch across a vast stretch of water...it will sprout wings and jump into my tire. that's just how my karma rolls i guess. i guess everything just seems too good to be true and my overactive..overanalytical mind enjoys throwing up red flags for me to worry about. i guess i will only be satisfied once i am wheeled out of university hospital and loaded into my dad's truck for the 4 hour trip back home. even then...i worry about bumps in the road. could possibly explain why i have hypertension huh?
"from the stage i can tell that she can't let go and she can't relax...and just before she hangs her head to cry....i sing to her...a lullaby.....i said everything's gonna be alright...rockabye." - shawn mullins round about 1998.
"from the stage i can tell that she can't let go and she can't relax...and just before she hangs her head to cry....i sing to her...a lullaby.....i said everything's gonna be alright...rockabye." - shawn mullins round about 1998.
Just a point of reference about this site. My doctors have performed about 600 weight loss surgeries since 2002. About 10 of those patients are actively posting here. I love OH, but it's not to be used as the only indicator of a surgeon's body of work. Many surgeons have no patients here.
It does eventually come down to faith, trust in abilities and how bad you want it. The three of four of you in the process with Dr. Steeb are really a part of a very small patient group. It's the nature of the industry, Medicaid and the presence economy. Before Katrina, there were doctors doing mostly Medicaid wls cases. Now, there are none. There are even fewer surgeons who just doing weight loss surgery in Louisiana.
I'm delighted to see a couple of doctors taking Medicaid cases again. The lack of feedback and testimonials you see is a reflection of what has happened since 2005. It will eventually pick back up again.
Try hard to get and stay positive. It might get tough for a hot second and a positive outlook is golden in times like those.
Onward!
Frances
It does eventually come down to faith, trust in abilities and how bad you want it. The three of four of you in the process with Dr. Steeb are really a part of a very small patient group. It's the nature of the industry, Medicaid and the presence economy. Before Katrina, there were doctors doing mostly Medicaid wls cases. Now, there are none. There are even fewer surgeons who just doing weight loss surgery in Louisiana.
I'm delighted to see a couple of doctors taking Medicaid cases again. The lack of feedback and testimonials you see is a reflection of what has happened since 2005. It will eventually pick back up again.
Try hard to get and stay positive. It might get tough for a hot second and a positive outlook is golden in times like those.
Onward!
Frances
thanks for your wisdom. i just get nervous cause i have a lot of pressure coming from about 4 different ways. my dad is NOT supportive of the surgery. he is terrified of it actually. we lost my mom last year and he says to lose me would be to lose him too.. and i quote "they might as well dig two holes in greenwood for you and me." my grandmother wants this for me but she wants a surgery of her own and anytime she gets the opportunity to talk to a weight loss surgeon...the focus goes to her. my aunt thinks i can't do it and that it will be a miserable failure. and my brother is quite mum about it. however, my sister and my grandpa are pretty optimistic.
i realize that katrina took the wind out the sails for a lot of people in la, not only for wls..but for any medical procedure. i'm friends with the last girl who got gastric bypass on medicaid. right after katrina. she said her surgery was in such a rush that she didn't even get to do the 2 week liquid diet prior to her surgery. but she is a miracle in herself. i remember when she couldn't hardly drive a car because she couldn't fit behind the steering wheel and now she is thriving. she's not stick skinny...but she is healthy and happy and CONFIDENT! (big change from before!) this whole process is trying she told me. but in the end it is worth it. now if i can shut off the negativity and nay-saying and the "no no no"in my own head! and just focus on march!
on a sad note tho' for those *****ad my doggie posts. my lil' peanut went to a new home today and i'm sad about that. i miss him already..the little pest!
i realize that katrina took the wind out the sails for a lot of people in la, not only for wls..but for any medical procedure. i'm friends with the last girl who got gastric bypass on medicaid. right after katrina. she said her surgery was in such a rush that she didn't even get to do the 2 week liquid diet prior to her surgery. but she is a miracle in herself. i remember when she couldn't hardly drive a car because she couldn't fit behind the steering wheel and now she is thriving. she's not stick skinny...but she is healthy and happy and CONFIDENT! (big change from before!) this whole process is trying she told me. but in the end it is worth it. now if i can shut off the negativity and nay-saying and the "no no no"in my own head! and just focus on march!
on a sad note tho' for those *****ad my doggie posts. my lil' peanut went to a new home today and i'm sad about that. i miss him already..the little pest!
after reading this, i now have a better understanding of you now.
STOP letting people around you tell you what they think is best for you! i can understand your dad's concerns, but if you dont make life changes with your weight you can end up in the grave also. that's what i had to tell my boyfriend, that if i didnt take a chance with the surgery that eventually diebetes and high blood pressure would kill me.
you give off negative energy, because you seem to be surrounding yourself with nagative people. focus on all the positive things . . . like finding dr. steeb, getting your approval letter, and so on. just know that you are close to your first goal . . . having wls. and just take things one step at a time.
hey on the bright side, you could be the first woman on here to post about her post-op with dr steeb!
STOP letting people around you tell you what they think is best for you! i can understand your dad's concerns, but if you dont make life changes with your weight you can end up in the grave also. that's what i had to tell my boyfriend, that if i didnt take a chance with the surgery that eventually diebetes and high blood pressure would kill me.
you give off negative energy, because you seem to be surrounding yourself with nagative people. focus on all the positive things . . . like finding dr. steeb, getting your approval letter, and so on. just know that you are close to your first goal . . . having wls. and just take things one step at a time.
hey on the bright side, you could be the first woman on here to post about her post-op with dr steeb!
Angel 
!!GEAUX SAINTS!!
Hello All,
I have not been on this site in a while...since having my surgey in July and losing upwards of 60 lbs, I know have a social life again!!! Dr. Steeb was my surgeon, I have my procedure done July 7, 2009 at University Hospital and he is he bomb!!! He was very avaliable for all my questions and concerns and he even sat with me when I woke up in ntensive care. La. Medicaid did pay for my surgery and I did not have any problems at all getting the surgery approved. Day of surgery I was 268 and today I am 205 ish, but I dont run to the scale that often. I look at my clothes size which is down about 5 sizes and I walk the mall without ever needing to sit for a minute and rest. My eating habits have changed, I can still eat basically what I want, but not in the portions that I want, and that helps a lot. Because now I have the willpower to turn away food. I don't check in too often but if I can answer any questions for you guys feel free to call me @ 504-231-8595 my name is Lyn.
I have not been on this site in a while...since having my surgey in July and losing upwards of 60 lbs, I know have a social life again!!! Dr. Steeb was my surgeon, I have my procedure done July 7, 2009 at University Hospital and he is he bomb!!! He was very avaliable for all my questions and concerns and he even sat with me when I woke up in ntensive care. La. Medicaid did pay for my surgery and I did not have any problems at all getting the surgery approved. Day of surgery I was 268 and today I am 205 ish, but I dont run to the scale that often. I look at my clothes size which is down about 5 sizes and I walk the mall without ever needing to sit for a minute and rest. My eating habits have changed, I can still eat basically what I want, but not in the portions that I want, and that helps a lot. Because now I have the willpower to turn away food. I don't check in too often but if I can answer any questions for you guys feel free to call me @ 504-231-8595 my name is Lyn.
how about this snow huh? refreshing for a lost soul like me. just got a message on facebook about a little boy in a home in lafayette....and all he wants for christmas is a window fan. puts things into perspective. how freaking stupid and selfish am i. when there are babies out there who just want something so simple.....and so selfless for christmas. God help me for being such a selfish and dumb human. God help this little boy to get his fan. God help us all to get what we wish for. Clarity in snowfall and Trevis Thomas (the boy who wanted a fan)
Good luck to all of us. The road is long. May we all get what we dream of.
Good luck to all of us. The road is long. May we all get what we dream of.
Frances: Sending you an angel mommy hug! My eyes have never been more opened. ;)
As for me I have faith I beleive in what will be will be. Im doin my best not to freight over it and just do everything thats in MY power to get the surgery and if it doesnt happen it doesnt happen. I have also looked for some Dr. Steebs patients but, havent really found any. However I have faith in them. They seem to know whats going on. Sorry I havent been arounf ladies have had a head cold since Thursday and now my sons running 102 fever so will be at the docs in the am with him. Hope everyone had a great weekend!!
Goooooo SAINTS!!!!!! ;)
Trace, Railey & Bean One Tiny Boy & 3 Angel Babies
crystal..you don't by chance have dr. patel as your pcp do you? cause if you did...you can get him to write anything as far as co morbids. i didn't cause i had documentation from a "pay in cash" doc cause i just don't like dr. patel, but in your case...he could be a help because he asks what you came in for and what you want him to do and as long as it isn't pain medicine...he does it. just a thought. hope you feel better and hope your baby is better.
and the redskins CANNOT beat the saints. i swear i will...i will.....set something on fire if the saints lose to the sucky old skins. (not really, but fire is a good thought...it's cold!)
and the redskins CANNOT beat the saints. i swear i will...i will.....set something on fire if the saints lose to the sucky old skins. (not really, but fire is a good thought...it's cold!)
No I never heard of that doc. Well, I saw my new family doc and he diagnosed me with hypertension and anxiety. I also, have migraines but, he thinks its associated with the anxiety and tension. I spoke to Devon and she was very happy to see me diagnosed with something and said it should make it easier for me to get approved. Thanks for the info though.
The game was a close one. Made my blood pressure rise. Very happy the Saints decided to show up at the last min. ;)
Trace, Railey & Bean One Tiny Boy & 3 Angel Babies
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