Hi, I'm in the same boat waiting on a date with Dr.Bellows. I can't wait to get this show on the road. Vanessa told me she would let me know as soon as Dr. Bellows lets her know. I know I have to go to see the cardiologist one month prior to the surgery. And I will meet Dr. Bellows in person during pre-ops. Let's keep in touch add me to your friends list.
louisianawench

took me 4 months........................this was a year ago. Don't know how it is now. But go ahead and see your md for a referral and a written letter stating that he wants you to have bariatric surgery, if you take depression meds, you will need to see a psychologist, if you have high blood pressure you need clearance from cardiologist.......................I had all these when I had my first appt.  The more you have done before your first appt should help you get approved faster, you will also need documentation of past weight-loss and how you have tried to loose weight. Good luck in your journey..........................this will be the best gift you ever give yourself. Sherry on here has a pic of what they want on here, she took a pic of the piece of paper, oh and you have to see a nutritionist and physical therapist, they need to write a letter of clearance also.

HI everyone!,


Can Someone tell me how long it takes to get a surgery date from DR. Bellows I called Brooke in Surgery she says Surgeries are booked til December.


Thanks

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New Orleans, LA
Sept 9-10, 2011

I was on 56 pills before surgery.................... you crush them and then add them to pudding, jello, yogurt, applesauce. You will be off all your meds soon after surgery. Go get your surgery through medicaid.....................just read all these post on the vsg board, be very knowledgeable about your surgery and you should do fine...................just afterwards get you another md!!!!!!!!!! This was the best thing I have ever done................. call me if you want to ask me any questions.
                                                                                                           Paula