M wondering if there are any sleevers living in la? Would like to have a face to face support pal to if that were possible lol

Dr. Norwood did my surgery on 08- 08. He is excellent. So far so good. His diet is stricter but I'm okay with it . I'm from Monroe.

I've had no problems. I have followed Dr Norwoods diet plan and it's working great for me . I started at 251 I was at 237 survey day and today I'm at 223.5 I'm so happy and feel ten years younger already.

Hi I'm from Denham Springs and had surgery 8/13/12 by Dr. Andrew Hargroder at Woman's Hospital.

All is well. Getting stronger every day!!

I've had no problems. I have followed Dr Norwoods diet plan and it's working great for me . I started at 251 I was at 237 survey day and today I'm at 223.5 I'm so happy and feel ten years younger already.

That is great! Congratulations! I cannot wait -- I'm chomping at the bit. November can't come soon enough.

Hi!

My name is Jenny' date=' and I live in Denham Springs, La. My insurance (Humana) covered my sleeve at 100% so I was limited as to where I could go. In the Baton Rouge area I would find a Surgeon, but then the hospital they used was not "hospital of exellence". So I had to go to Layfayette which was a pain (the drive to and from), because it was a 8 month process. I used Dr.Chu, and she is great and REAL. I've only seen her twice. Once for a consult, and once the day after my surgery. Of course I saw her during my surgery but I wasn't awake for that. I'm a little disappointed that no one has called from their office to see how I am doing. I had my surgery on Thursday, June 28,2012. I think the real star of the show at that clinic is Kate Roundtree the Nutritionist!! I love her and she has helped me so much. I feel like I can ask her anything. Just yesterday I emailed her a creamy blackbean soup recipe and she looked it over and oked it for me. Love her! Because I just recently went through this surgery I'll be happy to answer any questions. I had a wonderful experience, have experienced no pain and am so ready for some mushy foods!! I would love to have a close to me support group if anyone is interested.

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Hi Jenny.

I am from Livingston and am waiting for a date for my surgery right now. I'd love to have a local friend to visit with!

I live in Livingston! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I am in Livingston as well, but have not yet had the surgery.

Hi Jenny.

I am from Livingston and am waiting for a date for my surgery right now. I'd love to have a local friend to visit with!

Hi Jenny,

I'm in Mandeville (Northshore of New Orleans)....I'm hoping for surgery in late November....

~Dana

Well, Aetna has the paperwork from my surgeon, it's all "peniding" and now the agonizing wait is ON in earnest.

GEEZ, I think I'll go crazy waiting!!!!!!

Im from west Monroe and Dr Charles Bellows in new orleans did my surgery on 7/25/12. So far no complications and I feel great. 20 pounds lost so far after surgery. 112 lost before surgery.

Did dr. Bellows leave some stitches on your incisions? I go back the 18th so I guess he will remove them then but scared my incisions will be closed up. I am having to wait 3 weeks instead of two to see him because of the hurricane

How are you doing Shan?

~Dana

I'm doing good, still have some sort of pain in my right side but will ask next week what it's from. Other than that I'm great. May I was 258 and today I'm 221. Good luck on your surgery.

Mawtam we are in the same parish!! LP!!

I'm LP too!!!

Ladies of Livingston we need to get together for dinner! Doesn't matter if you're sleeved or not-- will give us all the chance to talk about it

I was approved today! Yea!! Tentative surgery date of 10/9...waiting on the Ok from my boss. If not 10/9, it will be 10/23. I can't wait!

Great news!!! I'm jealous...still "pending" for me! >

Ladies of Livingston <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> we need to get together for dinner! Doesn't matter if you're sleeved or not-- will give us all the chance to talk about it <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Agreed! My date is scheduled for 10/31!

FINALLY approved today!!