LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA READY FOR THE 2010 WALK FROM OBESITY

                (Lafayette, LA)- In cities all across the United States, those affected by obesity, will walk to raise awareness of this disease.  Lafayette General Medical Center and Bariatric surgeons Dr. Phillip Gachassin and Dr. Dennis Eschete will host their event on Saturday April 10, 2010 at the River Ranch Town Square.

“To date, the event has generated many walk participants and we plan to do more onsite Walk registrations the day of the event.  This is a great opportunity for everyone to join forces and raise money for research, education, prevention and the treatment of this disease," said Elizabeth Grayson- Landry, Walk from Obesity coordinator.

The cost to participate in the Walk and show your support for all those affected by obesity and morbid obesity if $25.  Registration is free for children 12 and under.  To register for the 2010 Walk from Obesity, please visit www.walkfromobesity.com.

Funds raised through the event will support the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) in their efforts to increase research funding for obesity, improve awareness of the negative stigma associated with obesity and provide educational resources for all those affected by this disease.

For More Information:

http://walkfromobesity.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=342992




 

Dr. Gachassin and Dr. Eschete in Lafayette are highly skilled surgeons also. 

I am so proud of my surgery, I have lose over 100lbs. However, I have lost track of the reasons I had the surgery. Although I am not gaining any weight I am only at 208 and can't seem to get back on the weight loss bench. I have alot of things that are constantly stressing me out. How can I get back on track? Help.

One of my favorite places to eat is the Chartres House Cafe.  It's a neat little sidewalk bar/restaurant, the red beans are great! I've never eaten anything there I didn't love!  As far as sightseeing.... here's a few MUST do's....

ONE morning, try to get up a little early and head to Decatur Street.  Cafe Du Monde is great, but there's no need to stand in line an hour for a fried donut, everywhere in New Orleans has beignets... You should have breakfast at the Market Cafe, then go through the French Market... take your time, shop around, enjoy people watching... get some kickass sunglasses for $5... but besides the sunglasses, don't pay full price for anything... talk 'em down!  On the other side of Decatur from the market are plenty of neat little shops.  One of my favorites is Serendipitous Masks, if you want to see some gorgeous, handmade mardi gras masks.... anyway, lunch at Margaritaville or the Gazebo Cafe (mmm ice cream daiquiris!) is a great way to end a morning on decatur street.... this is a MUST DO!

Night time, of course, walk up and down bourbon and go crazy! you must have a Hurricane at Pat O'Briens and you MUST have a hand grenade, those are the only two requirements....

If you want to spend a lot of money and do things that have absolutely nothing to do with NOLA culture, you can go to the aquarium or take a ride on the riverboat natchez..... but you gotta get in the middle of the quarter and just walk around.... don't stick to bourbon street... Make your way up and down Dumaine, Royal, Chartres, St. Peters, Toulouse.... but at night, if there's a street and it isn't lit very well and you don't see a lot of people walking up and down it... TURN AROUND and walk back towards the lights and people, DO NOT hesitate! lol Explore, and you'll find plenty of things to keep your attention! All you need to pay for is food, drinks and getting into strip clubs... don't let someone sell you a "tour" and don't take a horse carriage ride around the quarter either, too expensive and the person driving will pick a random building and tell you sandra bullock owns it.. (they don't know where).... make your own fun, be your own tour guide, soak up the culture and have a blast!!!
And remember, you've never really been drunk on Bourbon until you're stumbling out of a bar at 4am to go find the Lucky Dog stand before going back to the hotel!...
OH and if it's 4am and you can't remember which way your hotel was, just get a damn cab

...okay....that's my quickie NOLA tourist tips.... if i can think of ANYTHING else, I'll be sure and let you know! my e-mail is [email protected]
If you have ANY questions about ANYthing, please email me!! NOLA is a beautiful experience and I hope you enjoy the hell out of yourself!

Hi everyone~
Over 10 years ago started trying to have wls. Never was able to get an insurance to approve. Never able to afford it otherwise.
I had given up on the idea, figured it would never happen. Married my husband a year ago and am now on his insurance (he's a retired vet). Never even thought about wls in relation to his insurance until my pcm suggested it. I think he was surprised at how receptive I was to the idea!! lol
A referral was sent in to Humana, I was approved and now have an appointment with Dr. Thomas Lavin in LA!! They've already verified the insurance and said that I'm approved for the surgery!!
I have an appointment in early April.
Now I have questions that I hope those of you that have been through this before can answer...
My appointment is with the NP.
What will be the next step? How long before meeting with the NP is the surgery normally scheduled for?
The woman on the phone said something about buying their weight loss plan. When I questioned her she said that they would talk to me about it at the appointment.
Do I have to lose weight BEFORE surgery? Isn't the fact that I have a problem with weight loss the reason I'm doing this???
If you have had surgery what kind did you have? Why did you pick that type and are you happy with your decision?
Any info that anyone can share with me would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Toni