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Dr. Hargroder was great! He also was my husband's surgeon. There were many other surgeons in our area, but we drove 8 hrs one way to see him. He patiently answered all our questions and made us totally (well almost) at ease! I reccomend him to everybody. Not to mention, he's easy on the eyes and wears cowboy boots with his scrubs!
Dr. Bellanger was very patient and listened to all of my concerns. He answered all of my questions. Some of the answers were not what I wanted to hear i.e. risks of surgery, possible complications. He informed me up front that this was no miracle and it was up to me post-operatively to begin working on changing some of the habits I had developed over my lifetime. (sedentary lifestyle, grazing etc)
He encouraged me strongly to attend the support group both before and after surgery. His office staff was very helpful and friendly.
My surgery went very smoothly with no complications. Dr. Bellanger has a wonderful bedside manner.
I have no negative comments to make. This was an experience that has absolutely transformed my life. I went from being almost a recluse at a size 28-30 to being a very active size 12. I swim, walk, fish, travel and do all the things that I have been unable to do for years.
Thanks, Dr. Bellanger!
DR. DRAKE BELLANGER TOOK AS MUCH TIME AS I NEEDED OF HIM ON MY CONSULTATION, HE WAS VERY PATIENT WITH ME; GREAT BEDSIDE MANNER. HE ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS. MY IMPRESSION OF HIM DID NOT CHANGE OVER TIME BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. THE STAFF AT NE WEIGH IN BATON ROUGE IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, VERY HELPFUL, ALWAYS FRIENDLY. NEW PATIENTS, BE PREPARED, DR. BELLANGER IS VERY THOROUGH, DOES NOT BEAT AROUND THE BUSH, HE WILL TELL YOU LIKE IT REALLY IS. DR. BELLANGER AND THE STAFF AT NE WEIGH HEAVILY EMPHASIZED THE SUPPORT GROUPS; THESE ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND CAN BE A LOT OF FUN, VERY WELL STRUCTURED WITH INFORMATIVE TOPICS.
DR. BELLANGER EXPLAINED THE RISKS OF THE GASTRIC BYPASS VERY THOROUGHLY TO ME, THIS IS NOT A SIMPLE PROCEDURE TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, IT IS A LIFE CHANGING SURGERY!!!
DR. DRAKE BELLANGER HAS SAVED MY LIFE BY PERFORMING THIS SURGERY ON ME, I SING HIS PRAISES EVERY WHERE I GO!!!!!! SURGICAL COMPETENCE OR BEDSIDE MANNER..LET'S SEE.. HE POSESSES BOTH, BOTH ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
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But answered all questions that I had about the lap band versus rny.
When it came time to talk money very vague answers and not sure who to direct them to.....
I had my first appointment with Dr. Bellanger at Neweigh and I was really nervous. Dr. Bellanger was very nice and informative. My visit was very short and to the point. Neweigh was GREAT! You could not ask for a better staff. Everything was really left up to me as to making a decision. I finally made a decision. I proceded with all of tests and was approved immediately. I am now scheduled for surgery on June 21, 2004.
Very nice looking. A little reserved but I felt very comfortable with him. Staff was absolutely wonderful. The staff at River West was wonderful also (with the exception of one). Dr. Hargroder seems to take great pride in his work and wants to ensure it is performed correctly the first time. He has a wonderful track record. Since I was from out of town, the aftercare was given to me in writing and I have had no problems. I would like to have had more information about dieting prior to my surgery but I was able to find info I need on this website. He did explain the risks to me and offered me options. I would recommend Dr. Hargroder to anyone!!!!
Having my consultation on March 17, 2004. Already approved by my insurance. Will update later. His office staff is exceptional.
My first impression of Dr. Hargroder was a good one. I'd heard about him, of course, as I had done extensive research on him. He came into the room in surgical scrubs and COWBOY boots, yes BOOTS with scrubs! I cracked up. He was very kind, knowledgeable and patient. I met him at NeWeigh, not at his office, so at first I didn't know about his office staff. The staff at NeWeigh was/is the best. Peggy is so supportive and wonderful, I can't say enough good things about her and the rest of the gals there. Peggy told me about the Support Group on Wednesday nights and I started going before I ever had surgery. I'm so glad I did. I am now 6 months post op and I still go every week! I've met some wonderful people and the support is great. Even though I felt like I knew everything I needed to know when I got there, they gave me more information and I felt informed NOT overwhelmed. I can't say enough good things about Dr. H and the staff at NeWeigh.
I am 3 days post op and Dr Bellanger performed lap gastric bypass. My first impression of him was that he was very professoinal but also interested in what I had to say. He took his time and did not hurry me like some dr's do. The staff at Neweigh was great. They handled my insurance and made all my pre op appointments. All I had to do was show up. I would recommend Dr Bellanger by being a poster girl on billboards all over Louisiana.
They have a ongoing group meeting for beginning post op patients as well as a advanced class. He explained to me all the risks associated with WLS and answered all of my questions. I would rate him a 10+. Of course surgical competence is more important but bedside manner builds trust and eases fears. It is so wonderful to find both in Dr Bellanger and staff at Neweigh.