Georgia Sleevers

[bcominganume 6]

I al so used Dr. Macik and love him to death! He is the BEST in GA. I am very happy with all of his work and he is well worth the wait. I hit snags also and almost gave up... DON'T. Your new life will be well worth all you have had to go through.

Hugs,

Hansi

Hansi, thank you so much! As I am waiting, my emotions and thoughts are running the gamut! I am trying to stay prayed up to help me through but reading stories here is helping also. I really liked Dr. Macik when I met him last month, I changed from Dr. Lin at the last moment because I'd initially wanted Macik but he wasn't on my insurance. I won't be giving up! ) I started the process on Oct 13, 2011 and I now that the surgery is near, I am ecstatic!!! I have been frustrated enough to choke the crap out of the insurance folks given the opportunity but I will see this through! Thanks again, see you on the losers bench real soon!

[MsGee33 15]

Dr Macik is great! He did my sleeve on 11/16 and i feel great! No pain issues other that gas (normal). Great dr great staff great experience!

[bcominganume 6]

Dr Macik is great! He did my sleeve on 11/16 and i feel great! No pain issues other that gas (normal). Great dr great staff great experience!

That give me peace of mind! Did you have to do a pre-op diet? How was it?

[MsGee33 15]

Yes, I did the two week low/no carb. That wasn't bad. Then, all liquids the day before. All in all the two weeks were not bad.

[bcominganume 6]

MsGee33.....Good to hear. I found out today that CIGNA will not cover the type of test the cardiologist wanted to run so I'll do a different one but can't get in until NEXT Monday!!! It's getting pushed further and further out. I'm fighting to stay positive and not get depressed about that. It's been a year plus and I am frustrated as *&^! I just keep trying to tell myself that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be but it's HARD!

[HansiH 9]

MsGee33.....Good to hear. I found out today that CIGNA will not cover the type of test the cardiologist wanted to run so I'll do a different one but can't get in until NEXT Monday!!! It's getting pushed further and further out. I'm fighting to stay positive and not get depressed about that. It's been a year plus and I am frustrated as *&^! I just keep trying to tell myself that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be but it's HARD!

DO NOT GIVE UP! I know you are frustrated. I was the same way. By the time everything was done with my tests it took a year longer than I had planned. It is worth the wait. I have dropped from a size 24 to a 6. Even better I FEEL GREAT! Here is my # if you ever need an ear to listen. 678-274-7280. You can reach me after 4:30.

Hugs,

H

[MsGee33 15]

MsGee33.....Good to hear. I found out today that CIGNA will not cover the type of test the cardiologist wanted to run so I'll do a different one but can't get in until NEXT Monday!!! It's getting pushed further and further out. I'm fighting to stay positive and not get depressed about that. It's been a year plus and I am frustrated as *&^! I just keep trying to tell myself that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be but it's HARD!

Don't be discouraged or frustrated. It will happen at the right time. Many of us in here has experience similar set backs, but hold on and your day will come!

[Big Smiles 4]

bcominganume, please don't get frustrated! Sometimes things may not be for you. It could be meant to do things the natural and keep trusting God that he can make the change. There are many opinions in this forum we can give. However, the ultimate plan is God. I'm learning that now with the many setbacks I experienced. But, surgery is done and I have to make the best of it! Be encouraged!

[Teachbearga 3]

hello, i am getting sleeved on 12/20/12. Dr. Ducan from Peachtree Baratics in Atlanta. i am having this done has a out patient. i am very scared.

Is two weeks eng. time? I am a teacher. Any advice would be helpful?

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hi Teacherbear, I too am being sleeved by Dr. Duncan. I do not have my surgery date yet but am at the end of the process and very excited. From my understanding and based on what most ppl are saying about their experience, 2 weeks is a comfortable amount of time to take off and recuperate. However, every person is different and it could take more or less time but I think 2 weeks is standard. Take care and congrats.

[Teachbearga 3]

Thanks for the advice......MYy surgery tomorrow with Dr. Ducan......good luck.

Hi T

Hi Teacherbear, I too am being sleeved by Dr. Duncan. I do not have my surgery date yet but am at the end of the process and very excited. From my understanding and based on what most ppl are saying about their experience, 2 weeks is a comfortable amount of time to take off and recuperate. However, every person is different and it could take more or less time but I think 2 weeks is standard. Take care and congrats.

eacherbear, I too am being sleeved by Dr. Duncan. I do not have my surgery date yet but am at the end of the process and very excited. From my understanding and based on what most ppl are saying about their experience, 2 weeks is a comfortable amount of time to take off and recuperate. However, every person is different and it could take more or less time but I think 2 weeks is standard. Take care and congrats.

[Crystal Woods 193]

Hello fellow Georgia sleevers! I live in Rocky Face GA (about 30 minutes from Chattanooga). I was sleeved 03/01/12 and I am down 108 pounds.

[DeterminedGirl 53]

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.

[DeterminedGirl 53]

Whoa, Crystal--you look great!!!! Thanks so much for sharing--and congratulations!!!!!

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Welcome Crystal and Determinedgirl, We are out here. Lots of people in various stages. I myself am currently fighting the waiting game of getting my medical clearance from my physician. It's been one excuse after another for her office not getting to it...then the holidays hit and well she's been out for weeks and won't be back until Monday. If my letter is not done this week I'll reach out to Dr. Duncans office and see what my next plan of action should be. That's my story so far. Again welcome!