Anyone from Georgia ??

[nip50 2]

tainabj - What part of GA are you from. Like someone said there's quite a few around Atlanta, if you're down south there's Dr. Bagnato who has been doing this for quite a few years. The dr in mexico might have performed more, but he's a long way to go if you have complications, which do sometimes happen. If you go to mexico you also have trouble getting fills (depending where you live) most doctors won't even see you if you've been banded in mexico. Finally, some doctors (like Dr. Bagnato) give you free fills and unfills. As long as I go to Palmyra hospital in Albany I have life time fills at no cost. Finding someone local can be quite reassuring. Good luck.

[christafell 0]

Im from Cumming, Ga and had my surgery with Dr Ortiz in Mexico on Sept 5th- What a great DR!! I would recommend anyone to go there. That place is cleaner than any hospital I have visited here and the people are so nice!!:crying:

[christafell 0]

Also, there is no trouble for me getting fills. I will be going to Fill Center USA. They are located all around the US and I will be going to the one in Roswell

[speck 1]

Dr. Titus Ducan(Peachtree Bariatrics) did mine 9/10/2008.

I like him and my incisions look great.

[speck 1]

SRT8--- I sent you a private message.

[scraig114@aol.com 0]

Hi,

I had my surgery on Sept. 17th by Dr. Huacuz in Mexico. I was very happy with him and the facilty. I am a bit frustrated now because I'm having some issues and wish I was able to see him. What will you do if you have complications. Do you have a doctor here that will see you?

I live in McDonough, GA and would love to keep in touch and be a support system for each other.

Shannon

[SRT8 0]

Fortunately, I'm past most complications. If I had a problem with the band, I would likely consult with my PCP and follow her direction. Give yourself some time. Once you get use to the band you'll rarely notice it! Best wishes!

[speck 1]

Hi,

I had my surgery on Sept. 17th by Dr. Huacuz in Mexico. I was very happy with him and the facilty. I am a bit frustrated now because I'm having some issues and wish I was able to see him. What will you do if you have complications. Do you have a doctor here that will see you?

I live in McDonough, GA and would love to keep in touch and be a support system for each other.

Shannon

You could always call Peachtree Bariatrics in Atlanta. They might would see you. It would be close by also.

[Shauna80 0]

Hey everyone!! I'm here in Buford Ga and just had surgery on Sept 18th! I am doing great, and so happy I found people from GA~ I hope everyone is doing great and look forward to talking with all of you!!!

[speck 1]

Does anyone know of area support groups?

If so, please share. I would like to connect with others from Georgia.

[1day at a time 2]

Hey everyone!! I'm here in Buford Ga and just had surgery on Sept 18th! I am doing great, and so happy I found people from GA~ I hope everyone is doing great and look forward to talking with all of you!!!

Hey Shauna80,

Glad to have you aboard. I live in Oakwood which is not to far from you. I hade my surgery in 7/08. I am still getting the hang of this but if I can help let me know.

Does anyone know of area support groups?

If so, please share. I would like to connect with others from Georgia.

Hi Speck,

I go to the support group at Northside hospital. You can contact Debbie Spamer about when the group meets. I go the 2nd Thursday of the month, but I think there is other days they have it. She is the Bariatric Specialist of the Hospital. I just love her. Here is her email. deborah.spamer@Northside.com

Welcome to the board guys.:thumbup:

[Bimbabe 1]

Does anyone know of area support groups?

If so, please share. I would like to connect with others from Georgia.

There is a support group at Dekalb Medical Center on the 3rd Wed. of each month. Here is the link to the group on yahoo.

Hope to see you there.

Appel-Steinberg_OWLS : Appel-Steinberg_OWLS

[speck 1]

Thanks so much for the links ladies!!!

[rondapooh1 0]

Hi everyone! I'm in West Georgia...grew up in Carrollton and live in Temple now. I'll be having my surgery on October 21st in Anniston by Dr. Crawford. I'm a self pay and will be paying $13,500 for the surgery including an overnight hospital stay and 1 year of fills. I know a lot of people have asked about pricing so I thought I would give an update.

I'm kind of getting nervous about the surgery. I start liquids next week, see Dr. Crawford and the nutritionist on Thursday of this week. YIKES! It's happening really fast. I would love some support and any hints that anyone can give me.

[Doublewall 0]

Hi everyone I am from Buford. I have not had the surgery yet I will finish up my 3 month Dr. supervised diet on Oct.23rd. and then will be able to see a surgeon. I am lookind at seeing Dr. Davis from Emory. Has anyone else delt with Emory? I am trying to get my insurance to pay (aetna) but not sure if they will since my BMI is around 36 but I do have a Pseuto Tumor (which sounds worse than what it really is) I will need to loose weight for it to go away so I am hoping that will help my case. It has been really nice reading about you guys and it is comforting to know there are others out there like me. :cursing: