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Topic: RE: HIS LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED SEVERAL TIMES!!
I'm not sure. But I would check with Dr. Richardson with Ochsner Hospital.
It's worth a shot! :-)
Ochsner is a public hospital. Richardson is the head of bariatrics there, I think?
I don't have his number but it's worth a shot to research his number and make a phone call!!?!? !
I'll be having surgery again this Monday. Complications simply suck. 14th surgery in 5.5 years.
Good luck!
I'm not sure. But I would check with Dr. Richardson with Ochsner Hospital.
It's worth a shot! :-)
Ochsner is a public hospital. Richardson is the head of bariatrics there, I think?
I don't have his number but it's worth a shot to research his number and make a phone call!!?!? !
I'll be having surgery again this Monday. Complications simply suck. 14th surgery in 5.5 years.
Good luck!
I have two sides to my brain - a right side and a left side. The trouble is sometimes there is nothing left in the right side and nothing right in the left side.
Post-Op RNY 6.5 years
HW 252 GW 140 CW 140
Topic: RE: HIS LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED SEVERAL TIMES!!
Butterfly do you know if he takes Medicaid? There appears to be no surgeon's in the entire state of LA that will do WLS and take state insurance.
Thanks for any help you can us. I get calls weekly from members who are in great need.
Take care,
Kathy
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Thanks for any help you can us. I get calls weekly from members who are in great need.
Take care,
Kathy
Member Services
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Topic: Super Duper Excited!!!
Ok, so I have been approved by my insurance company, and my surgery is scheduled for June 24th. I have an appointment with Dr Chung on the 8th. I've been trying to have this surgery for 15 years and am finally doing it! I'm SO EXCITED! I tried after I had my son, but the company that my husband worked for changed insurance companies, and didn't get to have it done. Then 2 years ago my brother and I were going to have it done at the same time, and once again the company that my husband works for changed insurance companies, and once again I didn't get to have it. I was heart broken. Now the insurance company that I have through my employment covers it, and YAY ME! My brother did have it done in May of 2008 and has done so great! I'm so happy for him. He has supported me through out the whole process and has urged me not to give up. BUT, I have FIVE WEEKS to go! I think I may go mad waiting for it to get here. So here I am, reading up on things that everyone has gone through and going through. If anyone has any helpful hints or information, please fill mein. I want to know everything! Also, does anyone know if there are any sites on Facebook for bariatric surgery?
Topic: RE: Anybody use Dr. Borland in New Iberia?
I am a patient of Dr. Bellows and my new surgery date is June 16th. I do know that he is just starting to do the sleeve. They have nice staff and have been helpful in all my questions.
Trace, Railey & Bean One Tiny Boy & 3 Angel Babies
Topic: RE: DR Chung
The psych eval is not that bad, it's just really looong. Or maybe it just seemed long to me. I seemed to have developed ADD since I've been approved by my insurance company. I've tried to have this surgery done for soooo long, and now it's finally here. I'm also usuing Dr. Chung. My surgery (bypass) is scheduled for June 24th, and it can't get here quick enough.
Topic: RE: Any testimonials for Drs. in Louisiana???
I'm using Dr. Chung in Lake Charles. My brother used him 2 years ago and loves him. I've done some research and he checked out well. I'm not sure about the self pay amount, but you can call the Dr's office and ask.
louisianagirl09
on 5/20/10 2:20 am - Lafayette, LA
on 5/20/10 2:20 am - Lafayette, LA
Topic: RE: Any testimonials for Drs. in Louisiana???
Most surgeons won't accept medicaid for bariatrics in LA. Your best option is to go for self pay option.
Topic: RE: Anybody use Dr. Borland in New Iberia?
lets here about the people that have the weight loss sugery at dr bellows
Topic: RE: HIS LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED SEVERAL TIMES!!
I'm his favorite patient!!! LOL
Thomas Lavin, MD is the BEST bariatric surgeon in New Orleans (in the USA IMO)!
He's a National Proctor (he teaches other doctors how to do laparscopic gastric banding and bypass).
I have always felt like I was his only patient in the world and he had all day to talk with me. He is a man of great character. He knows his skill but he's humble. His bedside manner is stellar. He's also handsome! LOL
He has two offices; one is Mandeville/Covington and one in Metairie on Severn Avenue. He has clinic on Thursdays. He's on staff at several hospitals both Northshore and Southshore.
504-934-3000
www.whyweight.com
Call them on Monday! :-)
PS His staff is almost as fantastic as he! I've known his nurse practitioner my entire life. Don't "weight!" Check out the website and call on Monday! :-)
Best wishes to you!I am not sure if it is true or not, but I was told today by someone that Dr. Lavin takes Medicaid. Worth checking into that is for sure....good luck to you all!
On March 12, 2010 at 8:37 PM Pacific Time, Butterfly Reborn wrote:
I'm sure you've come to realize that it is much better to discover this now. They put you to sleep and a man with a knife is in the room! Ack! I'm his favorite patient!!! LOL
Thomas Lavin, MD is the BEST bariatric surgeon in New Orleans (in the USA IMO)!
He's a National Proctor (he teaches other doctors how to do laparscopic gastric banding and bypass).
I have always felt like I was his only patient in the world and he had all day to talk with me. He is a man of great character. He knows his skill but he's humble. His bedside manner is stellar. He's also handsome! LOL
He has two offices; one is Mandeville/Covington and one in Metairie on Severn Avenue. He has clinic on Thursdays. He's on staff at several hospitals both Northshore and Southshore.
504-934-3000
www.whyweight.com
Call them on Monday! :-)
PS His staff is almost as fantastic as he! I've known his nurse practitioner my entire life. Don't "weight!" Check out the website and call on Monday! :-)
Best wishes to you!
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