Uyen Chu Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,Ph.D.

Dr Chu is all business. Makes good eye contact. Very confident with a kind and professional staff. I can't say enough good things about her. She asked me to lose 20 lbs before surgery and I lost 50 lbs. No post surgical complications at all.

Very pleased with her and her staff! I would highly recommend her.

Extremely knowledgeable, caring, BEST CHOICE for me.

Dr. Chu and her staff have been absolutely amazing. At no time did I ever feel uncomfortable. She kept my family well informed regarding my surgery and what she expected aferwards. I had my surgery done at Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, La and I can honestly say that was the best experience I have ever had in a hospital. Everyone was so friendly and concerned about my well being. My surgery experience was absolutely wonderful. I would recommend Dr. Chu and Lady of Lourdes Hospital to anyone.

Dr. Chu was my surgeon in 2001 when my gallbladder had to be removed. I really liked her a lot. Very compassionate and professional. I was very comfortable with her and stated that if I ever had to have surgery again, I would go back to her. Well, lo and behold, 9 years later...I did, with NO regrets.rnrnShe and her staff make sure the patients are very aware of their options and what is required of them before and after surgery. You feel very well prepared.rnrnThere are ongoing Support Groups at the both hospitals she does the surgeries. My surgery was at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and the care I received there was top notch!rnrnOverall, if you are anywhere near the Lafayette, LA area (or even want to travel to Lafayette) she is the one I wholeheartedly recommend.

I love Dr Chu and her staff ! They make sure you are knowledgeable about all your choices and the risks involved before surgery. The nutrionalist, Kate, has taught me a lot of things I wasn't aware of concerning sugars and food labels, ect. Dr Chu makes certain you go through several classes and seminars before making your decision with her on what type of surgery would work best for you. We decided on the RNY because I was afraid I would eat cheat around the lap band and I also needed help with my sugar addiction. I'm so glad I had the RNY ! I was blessed with a no complication surgery in March 2009. I had my surgery on a Tuesday, went home on Wednesday, and was shopping on Friday, lol. The thing that helped me was walking. They suggested three trips down the hall during my hospital stay but I made eight trips. The more you walk, the less sore you are and the faster you get back to normal again. I have fibromyalgia among other health issues so moving around is a must otherwise your body gets too stiff and sore. I was also blessed not to have any nausea/vomiting problems either. I followed my diet to the letter and averaged between 60 and 90 grams of protein per day so I didn't experience any hair loss. The first month all you can do is walk. I would time myself by the kitchen clock and walk 5 minutes at a time up and down our hallway in the house until I did at least 30 minutes total a day. Now I swim every morning and run laps inside the pool for exercise. I do have to take either Nexium or Prilosec because when I skipped a few days I had the nausea/vomiting when I tried to eat. I had reflux issues before surgery so that was nothing new. I also have to eat some kind of protein with any carbs or I might experience a drop or rise in blood sugar like someone with hypoglycemia. I only had two episodes and now that I eat protein with my snacks, I do great! After the 6 week liquid diet, you do get tired of flavored protein shakes, soups, ect. I used the unflavored Isopure to add in protein to my mashed potatoes, grits, applesauce,ect. for a change when I graduated to the soft food diet. We have a Nature's Own shop that serves sugar free protein drinks and you can choose to add anywhere from 25 to 75 grams of protein. They are my "fast food" when I am out running errands :o). In my family, I was the only overweight person so they didn't want to give up their junk food snacks. I have found plenty of sugar free or healthy alternatives that are fast to grab for myself. My family snacks on my healthier versions as well now so that means less junk comes into our kitchen :o). My weight loss is slow and steady. I lose about 3 pounds every 10 days. My skin is glowing and just after 4 months, I've lost 55 lbs and three dress sizes. I was able to get off half of my meds and cut the remaining doses way down now. I no longer have severe back pain and that alone was worth the surgery! I have more energy and feel so much better now. Looking forward to continued weight loss and learning ways to keep it off :o). The support from Dr Chu and her staff has been the best. I would do it all over again in a heart beat!

Terry Crews
Louisiana

My VSG surgery was March 3, 2009. I found Dr. Chu to an excellent choice. There were a couple of minor issues that were easily resolved. Her organization offers monthly support groups which are very helpful.

I first saw Dr. Chu when I went to the WLS seminar. I imediately liked the way she presented herself and she had a kindness about her that made me feel at ease. She also had/has a wonderful staff. Bridgette was absolutely wonderful as was everyone else that helped make my dream a reality. Her and Dr. Steven's care post-opt was nothing short of PERFECT. They are very accomadating, and Bridgette helps get all of your insurance and post-opt visits straight so it is little to no stress on you. If anyone is thinking of having a WLS done, I cant think of one negative thing to say about this staff. Yall are my angels that I will never forget.

Initially, I was referred to Dr. Stevens; however, he was out ill and I met with Dr. Chu. My first impression was neutral. I have received high accolades from many about Dr. Chu and her expertise. No complaints about her care. A member of my bookclub works with her in the OR as a surgical nurse, and she feels Dr. Chu is a leader in her field. She told me that if she had to choose, she would choose Dr. Chu. The office staff are cordial and very knowledgable. She answered all of my questions appropriately and knowledgably. Surgical competence, for this kind of procedure, is foremost with me, and she has clearly demonstrated an adept hand. Her kind, gentle, calming bedside manner is an asset.

She is great, very knowledgeable. She has a very calm feeling about her. I liked her the first time I saw her at the semaniar. I knew she was the one I wanted to preform my procedure. And after talking with her in my pre-op visit, I was more assured I had choosen the right surgeon for me.