I have all of my appointments this week. Had my appointment with Dr. Allain last Thrusday. I am shooting for the end of February. I am excited and nervous all at the same time!!

I think the biggest part is the life style change. I wonder to myself do I REALLY understand. I THINK I get it...but do I really? Its one of the reasons I stay on all of these boards. Tons of personal experience, ideas and way to do it different and succeed!

I have louisiana health care solutions also, and yes, Dr. Bellow's accepts it. I have completed all my test, my last one was last week at the cardiologist's office, They faxed over my clearance and Shiela called me and said it wasn't enough information. So I had to call the cardiologist's office and have them send complete reports from ekg, echo, and stress test. So for those of you who still need to go to a cardiologist, remember all test results have to be sent to Dr.Bellow's office not just a clearance. When on the phone with Shiela I inquired as to why so many patients state that they were put off or pushed back on their surgery dates. She told me it was due to the patients not losing the weight they were told to. She said they have now implemented a new protocol that has patients go weigh in prior to pre op appt. and pre admit appt.It is done at Tulane lakeside. I will be going there on Feb. 22nd for a weigh in.

 I called  bayou health  yesterday. The lady on the phone told me to make sure that The plan i chose covered the surgery and doc. i selected  LA care. i think you are good the official chande does not  go into  effect until april 1, my date is april 11th lol!

Welcome to you both!
Karl, Congrats on 6week check up!!! Your journey has just begun!!!

Who on earth has told you that? My medicaid changed too but tulane accepts it.