"They sell a variety of soups/sauces that give 15grams of protein per serving. Additionally, there are hot and cold beverages, and instant-meals (vegetable chili, spaghetti bolagnese) that I deem very suitable for post-ops."
"The hospital wing I was placed in was very clean looking and had no horrific smells in the hallways. The room was beautiful, with wood paneling on the floors and some of the walls, cable T.V., adjustable lighting with dimmers, private shower, and a large sofa/loveseat type thing in the room for visitors. The wood tile on the floor made you think about a room at someone's house rather than a room in the hospital--and it wasn't freezing when you walked on it. The air-conditioning was controled by an in-room thermostat rather than a wing-vent system or a floor airconditioning unit by the window, so you were able to control the rate of flow as well as the temperature of the air around you. Let's just say it felt more like a mini-vacation than a hospital stay!"
"Dr. Gachassin was very relaxed and easy to talk to. What I really liked about his office is that I was able to schedule and appointment with him without waiting months for his schedule to clear and without having to go through a whole bunch of preliminary people (other doctors and support staff). His philosophy is that it doesn't make sense to make a patient wait weeks/months to see him--next to the primary care physician, he should be one of the first people you consult with. His staff is very pleasant, and his assistant is very nice (God knows I called her enough times to warrant an apology). The program that he's heading at East Jefferson Hospital is in it's beginning stages, but the aftercare program will be similar to the OTHER ONE here in New Orleans (I won't name any names there). Dr. Gachassin was very thorough in going over the risks, and I felt as though it actually mattered to him that I understand the material. As far as his bedside manner, his attitude is very positive and his mannerisms are pleasant--like one of those cute doctors off of "ER"."
"Dr. Price was very understanding from the time I first entered her office. In regard to weight management, I love the way she is more concerned in preventing weight related problems rather than just treating them after they've occured."
