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Live in Atlanta and headed to Mexico for my surgery with Dr Alvarez on June 11th. Would be very interested to know of local support group suggestions.

Thanks!

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NW Georgia sleever here! I just started the process... looks like it will be October once appointments are finished and insurance is approved. Has anyone used Dr. J. Ryland Scott? I really like him, I don't know anyone who has had surgery done by him though.

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Hey you'll - count me in! I'm hoping for a June surgery too. As of today' date=' all of my records are in at the surgeon's office. I have a tentative date scheduled and my paperwork is going to insurance on Monday.

We're going to have to post some strategies for passing by all the GA rib joints, krispy cremes, and fish frys after surgery. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/modern/tongue_smilie.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup1:' />[/quote']

I'm so glad you have made request for strategies!

I have three kids and a husband and it's going to be hard to cook and not eat. Help!!

I'm also glad to see some fellow GA sleevers.

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I'm In Atlanta and just starting this process. I am looking into Mexico options now that I've found my insurance doesn't cover. Love to know about local groups also!

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Yeah! Georgia sleevers....I am in SW Georgia, I am scheduled to have my surgery on August 10th.

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GA Sleever too! My first appointment is July 19 with the Nutritionist. I am happy to have found this site. Anyone getting or has been sleeved in Atlanta?

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I'm from GA! Having the sleeve on July 25th! So excited!

Johnathan

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Congrats to you both! Wouldn't it be so nice to have already had this surgery with the way the weather is?! It's soooo HOT!!! I have my nut and psych appointment next week! So excited :)

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Congrats to you both! Wouldn't it be so nice to have already had this surgery with the way the weather is?! It's soooo HOT!!! I have my nut and psych appointment next week! So excited :)

It sure would bc I am always so damn hot and sweating and I HATE IT!

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It sure would bc I am always so damn hot and sweating and I HATE IT!

Congratulations to all three of you ( Jlewis229, Look@meitsEmily, & SuiteV). Each of you will do wonderful! I was sleeved July 8th of last summer. I am down 100 lbs and summer is soooo much easier now that I have lost weight. You next summer will be the time of your life! I was sleeved by Dr. Macik here in Atlanta. If there is anything I can do to help any of you, just let me know. Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Hansi

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Congrats to you both! Wouldn't it be so nice to have already had this surgery with the way the weather is?! It's soooo HOT!!! I have my nut and psych appointment next week! So excited :)

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Congratulations to all three of you ( Jlewis229, Look@meitsEmily, & SuiteV). Each of you will do wonderful! I was sleeved July 8th of last summer. I am down 100 lbs and summer is soooo much easier now that I have lost weight. You next summer will be the time of your life! I was sleeved by Dr. Macik here in Atlanta. If there is anything I can do to help any of you, just let me know. Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Hansi

Congratulations to all three of you ( Jlewis229, Look@meitsEmily, & SuiteV). Each of you will do wonderful! I was sleeved July 8th of last summer. I am down 100 lbs and summer is soooo much easier now that I have lost weight. You next summer will be the time of your life! I was sleeved by Dr. Macik here in Atlanta. If there is anything I can do to help any of you, just let me know. Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Hansi

Thank you HansiH! I can't wait until this time next year and Happy Anniversary!!!

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Congratulations to all three of you ( Jlewis229' date=' Look@meitsEmily, & SuiteV). Each of you will do wonderful! I was sleeved July 8th of last summer. I am down 100 lbs and summer is soooo much easier now that I have lost weight. You next summer will be the time of your life! I was sleeved by Dr. Macik here in Atlanta. If there is anything I can do to help any of you, just let me know. Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Hansi

Thank You! I absolutely can't wait! It's so exciting!!!

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ATLSara: Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras did my sleeve on June 11th. I'm happy to answer any ? you may have as I was super pleased with the care.

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