Georgia Sleevers

[2013newme 42]

Hey, everyone, I'm from Roswell, GA--a north Atlanta suburb. I'm with Paul Macik--thanks to the advice I got on this forum. I'm expecting to be sleeved this spring. Anybody out there? I haven't been on the site in awhile--so I haven't kept up.

Hey determinedgirl - I'm in your neck of the woods!! I am getting sleeved with Dr. Steven Davis at Emory on Tuesday! Do you have a local support group - or is it through your doc? My support group is through Emory - but I am not looking forward to driving to mid-town after work once a month... was hoping to find something closer! Keep me posted on your progress!!!

[HansiH 9]

Hey, everyone, I'm from Roswell, GA--a north Atlanta suburb. I'm with Paul Macik--thanks to the advice I got on this forum. I'm expecting to be sleeved this spring. Anybody out there? I haven't been on the site in awhile--so I haven't kept up.

Congratulations! I love Dr. Macik! I would never go anywhere else. Take your time and when you get there enjoy your results. I was 232 lbs (size 24) the day I went in for surgery and now I am 134 lbs (size 4). I never planned to loose this much but I am so happy and feel WONDERFUL!

Let me know if you ever need any help. Hugs and wishing you the best!

[sbekch 19]

Hello All! Well I live in South Carolina but I am in the process of getting to the point to have the surgery. Dr Blaney is my surgeon in Augusta, GA. I have a few more appointments to complete and then its submission time!

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Congrats sbekch, wishing you well in your journey!

[sbekch 19]

Congrats sbekch' date=' wishing you well in your journey![/quote']

Thanks! I am still worried though! I don't know if I will meet BMI and weight requirements.

[bee13 44]

Hi all, I live in 'Atlanta' (OTP North). My surgery date is April 1st with Dr. Ortiz. I'm happy to be a part of this group!

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Welcome bee!

[GA peach 1]

Hi everyone ..I am currently looking into getting a revision. (Lapband to sleeve). Original surgery was done by Peachtree Bariactrics (Dr. Rashid in 2008); however I am just wandering has anyone used them for a revision and/or if not, do you know of a good revision doctor? Any information would be helpful.

Thanks

[bcominganume 6]

Yaaaayyyyy!!!!! Finally, I have a surgery date!!!! February 22nd I will be sleeved!!! Boy it's been a long process. I started this in October 2011!!! Can't wait to join you all on the losers bench!!! Pre-op diet starts Friday and I actually can't wait. It's not liquid but I plan to add in some days of just liquid to get as much off as possible. I'm elated!

[sbekch 19]

Yaaaayyyyy!!!!! Finally' date=' I have a surgery date!!!! February 22nd I will be sleeved!!! Boy it's been a long process. I started this in October 2011!!! Can't wait to join you all on the losers bench!!! Pre-op diet starts Friday and I actually can't wait. It's not liquid but I plan to add in some days of just liquid to get as much off as possible. I'm elated![/quote']

Congratulations!! You have waited a long time! wow!!

Where are you being sleeved?

[bcominganume 6]

Thanks sbekch! I am being sleeved at Northside Hospital in Atlanta by Dr. Paul Macik.

[HansiH 9]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am so excited for you. Your new life is right around the corner and Dr. Macik will take great care of you!

Thanks sbekch! I am being sleeved at Northside Hospital in Atlanta by Dr. Paul Macik.

[sbekch 19]

Oh okay!! I am working with Trinity Bariatric Center in Augusta, GA but have had communication problems with the Patient Advocate.

[HansiH 9]

Do not allow communication problems to continue. Your health is way too important. Go to the next level if you have must to get the right answers and proper care. I had the same problem with my GP's wife, who was also the office manager. I finally had to just go find a new GP.

Oh okay!! I am working with Trinity Bariatric Center in Augusta, GA but have had communication problems with the Patient Advocate.

[sbekch 19]

Well I have already changed Patient Advocates once...and now this new one won't return my emails! I sent her one last Monday and with no response I resent it to her on Thursday. As of this afternoon, still no answer so I sent her another email and copied my surgeon. Hopefully he will make sure I get the information I need!

What really stinks is, I really like my surgeon! It's some of his staff that I can't stand! And it's not like I have been aggravating and calling none stop! The last time before that was about 2 or 3 weeks ago when I called about getting my sleep study set up.

Just getting totally frustrated with this process, but determined to fight to get this surgery to start a new healthier life!