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livetoride · 06-10-2007, 10:51 PM

hi! im in houma too. was banded about 6 days ago. what about you? My surgeon was David Rau!

banded5/31 · 06-13-2007, 07:54 PM

Hi I too was banded by Dr Warden and I live in Slidell area. I had my surgery on 5/31/07 and I am not sure if I am eating too much for only being 2 weeks post op. I can tolerate everything and I am just doing soft foods but pretty much any kinds. How was it after your first fill?

livetoride · 06-17-2007, 10:18 PM

the same! i feel like i can eat anything and it is scaring me!

bigguy · 06-27-2007, 11:26 AM

i am new here..going for my consultation on Monday..I think I am a good candidate for the band..should have done it years ago.
I am going to DR. Lavin., he has office in Metairie, and Covington, and Slidell I think.
Paying cash :angry...Looking forward to getting it done..
Best of luck to all you Louisiana 'bandster;
Ken

Clairabellleee · 06-28-2007, 03:11 AM

I'll be having my surgery in New Orleans by Dr. Lavin... Anyone familiar with him?

Melissa Lea · 07-08-2007, 05:50 PM

Hey Everyone!

I just recently moved to Louisiana. I've been banded a little over a year. It's been a wonderful ride. I'm still going trying to reach my goal weight. I was thinking that I was a slow loser. But all my band buddies banded in June have lost between 50 and 60 pounds (some a bit more, some less). So I guess I'm right in the grove.

I hope to make some Louisiana banded buddies.

Nice to meet you all.

Melissa Lea

brandottie01 · 07-09-2007, 03:00 PM

I am having mine done by Dr. Thomas. I know they are in the same practice and I have heard good things about the practice.

justwant2lose · 07-15-2007, 05:18 PM

I live in Hammond and am going to see the nurse practitioner at Dr. Thomas Lavin's office in Covington on Tuesday. I hope to have the
surgery in August or early September. I am also a self pay:(
but I have heard very good things about Dr. Lavin and it's worth
going to him. Dr. Drake Bellanger in Baton Rouge Weight Loss Surgery of Baton Rounge, LA
charges $12,900 and that is about $600 less than Dr. Lavin, but
the feedback about Dr. Lavin is stellar. I do not know anyone who
has gone to Dr. Bellanger, and I am sure he is very reputable too
but for me, it's Dr. Lavin.

bigguy · 07-16-2007, 06:22 AM

yep....that is what I hear.(LAVIN).so I am going to the class thingy today..I am also sitting for the GBypass class as well...You never have enough deucation, on such an importsnt matter. All the best...maybe pir paths will cross.
Peace..Ken

BigHarleyGuy · 08-04-2007, 08:16 PM

I know we have more La. bandsters, I mean La. is the fat food capitol of the nation. Lets hear from everyone.

brandottie01 · 08-04-2007, 09:07 PM

ha. LA is the food capital. I spent a week in Tampa and it was completely weird. They served Turkey ravioli and alot of other veggie pasta dishes. The whole time I was there I was thinking about red beans, fried food and Tony's... :) Must be somethign in the water down here..

babylovestoys · 08-18-2007, 10:02 AM

Hi Melissa & everyone on the Board!

I haven't posted in a while. It has been so busy for me. Still doing well on my journey with the band. I finally achieved restriction with my last fill 2 months ago & have lost 37 pounds to date! YEA!!! I lose 3-4 pounds a month which may be slow in some respects but it is steady.

I love my band. It is the best weight loss tool I have ever had!

Melissa, if you want to PM me I will be glad to give you a call. Where are you at in Louisiana?

A lot less · 08-19-2007, 07:45 PM

Hello all, I was just surfing the "Lap Band" site and noticed that there's not a whole lot of "infor" on here. I'm from Tx (I use to live in Baton
Rouge) and I was banded 08/10/07. We have group (Texarkana Bandsters) and they are super. You might want to go on a take a look at the trailblazers that have gone before us and they answer a lot questions for us. Just a thought and I wish everyone success.

REDGIRL · 08-19-2007, 10:19 PM

HI NEIGHBOR!! i'M i'm from thibodaux/houma area, I thought i was the only loisiana girl in the foruim. I will be banded 9-5. Do you have any advice or regrets??
REDGIRL

REDGIRL · 08-19-2007, 10:28 PM

HI LIVETORIDE,
I'm REDGIRL and I'm from thibodaux. I will be letting Dr. eric rau do my band. I will be banded 9-5 and a little scared. Any advice?