Atlanta, Georgia

[AtlantaRed 651]

I had attempted to lose weight in the past with low carb diets and had some great success, but gained it all back plus some within a year. I look at the sleeve as a tool that can give me a good push towards sustainable healthful living. I also failed because I was losing weight for cosmetic reasons/cute clothing. It never worked out.

You sound very well prepared!!

I also had some decent success over about a 1-1/2 year span where I exercised at least 3 hours a day and ate 1000 cal or less. It was great. BUT it started climbing back up. I couldn't have eaten any less and I certainly could not have exercised any more. So, I gave up. I feel I can easily do the work...I'm not a binge eater, emotional eater, stress eater, etc. I actually like low carb foods, I can give up soda and alcohol. I'm not a big sweet eater. I just don't want to be hungry all the time. So, I feel this surgery would be a good option for me.

I will probably get more excited and start stocking up more when it becomes more real...after I finish the various appointments!

Let me know when you get your date!

[LivLogic 13]

I had surgery in feb at emory. I had my group nut class then my last appt with surgeon. The week before surgery I had a pre op appt with the anaesthesiologist team and they did all my blood work. Then the following week I had surgery. I think it was about a months time to do all of that. Good luck to you!

Thanks for the insight! I hope all is going well!

[sweetcurves3 57]

Thanks for the insight! I hope all is going well!

No problem, I hope all goes well for you.

[txmadness 1]

Hello friends i am in roswell georgia .just my first back from getting my vsg and very happy but i know i am going to need more support then what i have at home, since no one has been thru this road. So feel free to say hello to me :-)

[txmadness 1]

All is great. thanks .i lost 11Lbs since sept 17 :-)

[txmadness 1]

If you have any questions about my trip,doctor, etc feel free to ask

[StawberryBlond 31]

Who did you use?

[txmadness 1]

I saw dr.ortiz at OCC in Tijuana, Mexico. Two other friends from church went with me and we got the vsg on the same day.

[tangiepooh 3]

Im in Macon and I am looking for sleeve buddies

[endless80 697]

Hello friends i am in roswell georgia .just my first back from getting my vsg and very happy but i know i am going to need more support then what i have at home, since no one has been thru this road. So feel free to say hello to me :-)

Hello, my name is Alan and I live in Sandy Springs and I was sleeved 9/10. I'm sorry you're not getting enough support at home. If you need someone to chat with, I am here.

[txmadness 1]

Hello alan and thank you

[txmadness 1]

I am so wanting a sandwich:-(

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hello alan and thank you

Hey girl...we are all here for u! And of course various organizations have support groups in the area!

[txmadness 1]

Thank you very much :-)

[AprilS 25]

I'm not in Atlanta but about an hour and a half south. I had my consult last week with Peachtree Bariatrics. I go next week for tests.