Anyone from Georgia ??

[*~SUMMER~* 0]

Hi, I'm Summer. I live in Cleveland TN. Real close to the Georgia line. I will be having my surgery done by Dr. Duncan in Atlanta. I am waiting for insurance approval right now. Should have my approval by the end of the week. Really excited!

[maddog2005 0]

Hi Georgians

I am having my surgery in Savannah Georgia August 17th. I live near Dublin Georgia. I am not nervous yet. I have lost 10 lbs on the liquid diet and still have 5 more days to go. I want to eat so bad....... I will keep in touch and let yall know of my progress.

[Nettie 1]

I am from GA. I am new to this site.

[maddog2005 0]

Hi

When are you having surgery and where? I have 2 more days to go. I am so excited.

maddog2005

[RedFiona 0]

Hello everyone! I live in Alpharetta, my surgery date is 8/20, I am self pay and getting it done by Dr. Johnson with Atlanta Bariatrics at Johns Creek Emory hospital. I am so excited and scared out of my mind, all at the same time!!!!

[losethechains 0]

Hello, all! I'm not from Georgia, but live right on the line in Chattanooga, TN. My wife and I were both banded in Monterey, Mexico by Dr. Rumbaut in April of this year. We were self-pay as our insurance has an exclusion for the surgery. (which especially stinks since I work for BlueCross BlueShield of TN!!) But, we were both able to be banded for $19000 which was the same price for one of us to be banded locally by Dr. Ponce. So, for us it was a no-brainer. Things in Mexico were great, and the folks down there really helped to ease our fears. The surgery, recovery, and 1 fill since were all fine. I have lost 80 lbs, and Christy (my beautiful bride) has lost around 55. So far so good!

I just thought I'd chime in, since we are in the same region at least... Ya never can tell what one might learn from meeting their neighbors - especially those who are going through some of the same challenges and life changes.

Thanks for the "community support"!

[GABANDEDGRL 0]

I am in St. Marys, GA, and being banded in Jax, FL by Dr. Cwyes. My surgery date is quickly approaching --Aug 30th.

[marybrid19 0]

hello everyone, i was banded 3 weeks ago.. and i'm from the dalton, ga area....

[*~SUMMER~* 0]

Hi. I live about 20-25 minutes away from dalton myself.. I will be banded on Oct.2 by Dr Duncan in Atlanta. Congratulations on your surgery and hope you are doing great.

[rumar 1]

I was banded 08/23 by Dr. Scott Steinberg at Dekalb Medical Center. My insurance is BCBS. I started approval process in April and after I completed all of my appts and submitted the paperwork, it took 1 month for approval. Dr. Steinberg was shocked they approved the lap band so quickly. I went in for appt 08/13 and was asked when I wanted the surgery and I said "as quickly as possible". Thankfully, they had an opening for the next week (08/23). I did a 2 day liquid pre-op fast and now 4 days post op and see progress at least with the psychological aspect of wanting to eat. I haven't weighed yet and waiting on my 1st post op appt on Friday, 08/31. Surely having to comsume 540 calories a day for 3 weeks should lead to some loss!! Good to meet my fellow Georgians and I pray for each of our success!!!

Rumar

[MFRANKS 0]

I am using Tidus Ducan also. How is your experience with him so far.

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[*~SUMMER~* 0]

I haven't actually met him yet. I have a appointment with him on

Sept. 13, but everyone else in there office I have delt with are really nice and very helpful. Do you have your surgery scheduled yet?

[MFRANKS 0]

tidus duncan ,advise if you had your surgery yet? and any info you can give on your journey

[MFRANKS 0]

summer ,please help me advise any info on dr tidus duncan ,dont seem to get any help from staff at all

[MFRANKS 0]

summer ,i have not recd date yet. as you know they advise that you have all paper work. please email i want to talk to you one on one ,i will give you my email addr