:thumbup::confused:ok i'm feelin a little nutty about my situation. I just dropped my doctor/clinic after they dropped the ball on my case for over 7 months. I decided I didn't trust these people with my life after all the problems i've had with them over the last few months. I was approved for Lap RNY but decided to do the Lapband instead. I am looking for a doctor in Louisiana who does the band. My ins is United Healthcare. I'd like to do a same day surgery if I can. Does anyone know of someone I can go to..Please help.

thanks

Hi Nursee,

Congratulations on getting your approval. I had my lapband surgery in Aug. 2008 (almost a year :cool2:) by Dr. Todd Belott. He is with the Surgical Clinic of Louisiana at West Jefferson Hospital. Where in Louisiana are you? I highly reccommend him if you are in the New Orleans area. He has truly been wonderful during the whole process. If you have any question i'll be glad to give you some info.

Good Luck

Nursee, you can always call your insurance company and ask for the names of surgeons in your area on their approved list. Then you can check any referral names against the list!

My surgeon does lapband same day. Dr. Hargroder's office is in Gonzales, but he does surgery in Gonzales, Baton Rouge (at Women's Hospital) and in Lafayette. I had a positive experience there and his person that handled my case took care of everything very quickly. Look at my signature, it shows the dates. From my first phone call until my surgery was less than a month. I could have actually had my surgery on July 3rd, but I couldn't take off work for the preop on that date. PM me if you want more info.

I second Mommie's recommendation. I love Dr. Belott.