Macon, Ga- Surgery July 19Th

[marciebeth07 1]

Hi! I'm from Macon, GA and am going to be having my lapband surgery on July 19th with Dr. Bagnato. I am SHOCKED that my insurance company approved me on the first try! I am glad I found this forum to come to and ask my millions of questions.

My family isn't too supportive of this decision. They think I should lose weight the "old fashioned" way and think I'm just trying to take the easy way out. It's irritating because I HAVE TRIED the old fashioned way! I had to do 6 months of dieting prior to this and guess how much I lost? NOTHING.

I look forward to getting to know folks and hopefully see great results soon!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

hi marcie

you will find all the support you want/need right here.

dont worry about those who are not supportive.

this is about you

congrats

btw i lived in the warner robins area when my hub was stationed there

and went to macon alot. i sure do miss it

[csharp 0]

Hi Marci, I got on this website this morning to look for recipes and Macon, Ga. caught my eye immediately. I know that Dr. Bagnato is now in Macon and I am delighted to hear he is doing your surgery. I am from Cuthbert, Ga (west of Albany) and Dr. Bagnato did my surgery on April 11, 2011. He and his staff are fantastic as you probably already know. The decision to have surgery was the best decision I have ever made as far as my health is concerned. I have lost 75 lbs so far and am off meds I had been taking for years. Please don't let others discourage you---they simply don't understand what battles you have to face dealing with your weight. I understand.....I have fought those same battles for years and years. I am 63 but I have more energy now than I can remember having 30 yrs ago. This will truly be a life changing event for you. Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers. Keep me posted on your progress! :-)

[luckeylitl 1]

Marci I am in WR and Bagnado is who I will be using once I get approvals for my procedure. Currently going thru dietician counsel now but still ironing out details for my insurance coverage. If you need an ear to bend I am glad to help. Heaven knows I understand the feeling of going thru it alone or dealing with all the gloomy Gus's downing you at every turn. Just message me if you want to talk about it. So excited for you to get to start your journey so soon! Congrats and good luck! Andrea

[mss924 8]

I hear ya, I had to do the six month trial and I gained weight on weight watchers. It came be very frustrating, I know! My mom didn't like that fact that I was having it done. Now she has a different outlook since I have lost 40 pounds in three months! Hang in there and keep your head up! It is a life changer! Best thing I have ever done, beside marring my husband!

[Photogmommy 0]

Hi Marci,

I'm from Macon too! Dr Bagnato is doing my Lapband surgery Wednesday July 11th. He and his staff have been wonderful! My insurance approved me the first time around as well! Good luck on your Journey!