Hi everybody,

I just got banded 5/2/06 and I am moving to New Orleans 7/15/06. I was a self-pay patient in Kansas City. My fills are free for the first year in KC, so obviously if I can do that I'd like to. My first fill is next week, so hopefully I should be able to have 2-3 before I move, just to get a head start (especially because I have the VG Band).

However, I am looking for an alternate doctor in the New Orleans/neighboring area for fills when I can't see my regular surgeon. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

So anyway, there's that, and also HELLO! I'm excited to be moving to your fair state.

Hi. I am new to the boards. I am looking for a surgeon in Louisiana. My insurance will not cover the Lap-Band, so I will have to pay for it myself. I have an appointment with Dr. Chung in Lake Charles this week. Has anyone used him? I have heard great things about Dr. Lavin in Metairie. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!:help:

Hi. I am new to the boards. I am looking for a surgeon in Louisiana. My insurance will not cover the Lap-Band, so I will have to pay for it myself. I have an appointment with Dr. Chung in Lake Charles this week. Has anyone used him? I have heard great things about Dr. Lavin in Metairie. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!:help:

I used DR. French in Metairie, he is with Dr. Lavin. They are very good. Go to www.whyweight.com . I think you would really be satisfied. I was self pay $12,900, that includes a year of visits. Chris the NP is awesome. Good Luck on your decision.:clap2:

Hi. I am new to the boards. I am looking for a surgeon in Louisiana. My insurance will not cover the Lap-Band, so I will have to pay for it myself. I have an appointment with Dr. Chung in Lake Charles this week. Has anyone used him? I have heard great things about Dr. Lavin in Metairie. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!:help:

I would suggest Dr. Lavin at WhyWeight.com- Weight Loss Surgery in Louisiana - Home. It was 12.900 and the first year of fills is free. Being that the latter is the case, it is the best economically... he's also very good.

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I WAS JUST READING ALL LOUISIANA THREADS AND SAW YOU MENTIONED dR. kENNEDY AT OCSHNER. SHE WILL BE DOING MY LAP BAND SOON I HOPE. I TRIED ALL THE HOOP JUMPING TO MAKE HUMANA PAY BUT ITS TAKING WAY TOO LONG. I RATHER SELF PAY AND START LIVING MY NEW LIFE RIGHT AWAY. HOW ARE YOU? SINCE THE SURGERY?

I LIVE IN KENNER. DO YOU GUYS GET TOGETHER AROUND HERE?? lET ME KNOW WHEN. I'M VERY INTERESTED.

I found your post from a year ago. I'm about to have my surgery on March 10 with Dr. Thomas at Southern Surgical Hospital. How did it all go for you? Are you glad you did it? Any words of advice you'd care to share as I am really starting to get nervous.

I was banded on 2-25-08 and am a resident of the Westbank. I was recommended to Dr.Treen of the Surgical Clinic of LA. My Arrhythmia Specialist told me to attend one of their seminars. Best hour spent in a long time.

The staff is first rate and the Bariatric Nurse Coordinator is wonderful. If interested check them out at their website www.sclaweightloss/ . I had my surgery done at West Jefferson Hospital, but they do operate out of a couple differant hospitals so your choices are not limited to the Westbank.