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Louisianawench
on 3/23/12 12:00 pm - New Orleans, LA

VSG on 03/21/12

I was sleeved on March 21st by Dr. Bellows. I stayed at the Tulane downtown hospital. Everything was great. Doctor Bellows and his staff were very professional and tended my every need. The hospital was very clean and well kept. I couldn't have asked for any better.
I'm recovering now and doing great. Got lots of gas so I'm using gas x strips and they are working wonderfully. I'm drinking lots of liquids to keep hydrated and doing fine!!! I will keep in touch. Bye for now.

southernstitcher
on 3/22/12 2:16 pm

Topic: RE: Dr. Bellanger in Baton Rouge?

Why is there such a wait with Dr. Bellows? Is it because he takes Medicaid and Medicare patients? It does seem to me that Dr. Borland doesn't require as many tests prior - and no diet prior either. I read that one patient didn't find out she had sleep apnea till post op. That's scary. We just found out my daughter has asthma - probably brought on by the obesity.
I don't think my daughter will want to stay in a hotel after the surgery. I would rather have her in a hospital at least one night. Or is it common to send someone home the day of the surgery no matter where the surgery is?

tavonscott
on 3/22/12 1:48 pm - LA

Topic: RE: Dr. Bellanger in Baton Rouge?

Also Dr. Borland does not make you wait long at all for surgery. I am contemplating now if I will stay with Dr. Bellows (surgery set for October 3) or go with Dr Borland. I have an appt with him on March 26th. I already had the 3 test he require, ekg, chest x ray and blood test and i have the money. I can have surgery scheduled the next week. I am just so tired of being fat and unhealthy and I dont want to wait anylonger. Good luck in your search. This is the best price I found.

southernstitcher
on 3/22/12 12:33 pm

Topic: RE: Dr. Bellanger in Baton Rouge?

I saw that somewhere else - and that's a good price. I looked on Woman's Hosptial site and saw they charge a little over $14,000.

tavonscott
on 3/22/12 11:59 am - LA

Topic: RE: Dr. Bellanger in Baton Rouge?

I DONT KNOW ABOUT DR BELLANGER BUT DR THOMAS BORLAND IN NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA DOES THEM FOR 9800.00 OUT OF POCKET.

southernstitcher
on 3/22/12 9:54 am

Topic: Dr. Bellanger in Baton Rouge?

Has anyone had any experience with Dr Bellanger from Baton Rouge, and perhaps may know what he charges for an out of pocket vertical sleeve? I did call them but they didn't want to say anything on the phone. My daughter is wanting the surgery, and I know BCBS will not pay for it. I'm just wondering what price range, and what anyone elses experience has been with him ? Thanks so much!
Mary

Louisianawench
on 3/19/12 11:53 am - New Orleans, LA

VSG on 03/21/12

Topic: RE: Best Wishes !! Louisiana wench

Hey thanks ... yes tomorrow I get to drink 4 liters of colyte "colon blow".I still don't know what time I have to report to the hospital on wednesday. I have to call them tomorrow after 5pm for that information. I will keep you al posted.