hi sherri,  when meeting with the nutritionist and physeiologist, and to do the sleep study, do you know if we have to go back to New Orleans each time.

Good luck to you with the surgery.  I hope you get what you want.  I have been thru many gastric problems myself.  Check out my story on youtube, its Steve Nuccio weight loss wednesday.

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I just had my first appoint with him on July 6th. I went in and seen Vanessa which is his assistant. She is awesome and sooo sweet. she examines u by listening to your heart and lungs and stuff. You do have to put on a gown but you leave ur undies and bra on. She goes over the band information and the sleeve. Dr Bellows is not doing the Bypass at this time. Be prepaired to fill out about 14 pages of medical weight history. lol At least they supply the pen.  After she is done examining me another lady came in and brought me a paper with a list on it. There are ten things listed but they only check the ones u need to do. Mine was meet with their NUT, meet with their Physeiologist ( person who talks to u about ur exercises after surgery ) and a sleep study.  I have those appointments already scheduled for Aug 11th . I hope that this helps u prepair for your appointment......Sherri

Hi my name is Marie and i have an appointment with Dr. Bellows on Aug.3 i was just wanting to know could you kinda give me some info about what happens on the first visit and does everything have to be approved by medicaid before you can start the process.

Warm liquids were better for me in the first couple weeks, which really ticked me off because I love everything ice cold. LOL
That being said it was not long before I was having my ice water with lemon or whatever piece of fruit I had around to flavor it.
Good luck on your surgery, Keep us posted on how you are doing. You will love this tool you are getting. It has really changed my life.