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Hi, I wanted to find out if anyone on here has used Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics Dr. Titus Duncan in Georgia? I have heard that some only saw Dr. Duncan for the initial visit, but that he didn't do their surgery? I believe I have to attend a seminar before making my first appointment. I guess this is to get all my paper work together to see if my insurance will pay or not. When I asked the office how long it would take to get my first appointment with the doctor, after attending the seminar, they said it was all up to the patient. She said their process was "Patient Driven", so all I have to work with for now is attending the seminar. :redface: I'd really like to hear from anyone who has been to this seminar and office to see how your process was, so I know a little more of what to expect. Thank you :frown:

Hi Everyone! I'm 38 years old, just starting my journey, and don't really know what to expect. :thumbup: I'm excited, anxious, scared and curious all together! lol I have BCBS of IL, and am hoping that all will go well so I can get approved later. Any advice that anyone has for me, would be greatly appreciated. I wish you all the best of luck! :thumbup:

Hi! Thank you so much for the friendly welcome! I was told that there was tons of information and support here on the internet, and I see that to be true. So glad that I found this site! Congrats on your weight loss and keep up the good work!

Hi Kathy, I'm new here, just joined tonight. Like you, I think the Lap Band is much more safer, and lots of people do well with it. I'm just starting this process and don't know what to expect. I have BCBS of IL, and am hoping that they will cover the surgery. As for support, I can understand where you're coming from. My mom and husband were very upset when I first talked of having gastric bypass a few years ago. I know that they were just scared of me having serious complications or dying from the surgery. So since that time, we've had several talks, and they know how I feel, and that this is what I need and want to live a longer and healthier life. Now they are very supportive, still nervous, but more happy with me deciding on the Lap Band. Maybe your parents are really just scared and don't know how to express that. I'm glad that you do have a good support system with others. Everyone needs support to keep them going! Lisa