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I am also using Dr Dennis Smith. They are in Marietta. I agree they do have a GREAT team.

I am seeing Dr Dennis Smith in Marietta. I will be going to Kennestone Hospital.. I also have United Healthcare. I really do like their program. They also have Support groups to attend.

I am seeing Dr Dennis Smith @ WellStar Comprehensive Bariatric Services. I have not had surgery as of yet but I like what I see. He is in Marietta and works out of Kennestone Hospital. I have several friends who used him and his team.

This has been most helpful. Still leaning toward Sleeve but leaving options open. Thank everyone

I am so glad I asked the question. Thanks for all of the info. I see I am not the only one with questions.

I did not realize that you could not take pills with RNY. Interesting. I am happy with my decision but still doing research. Thanks for all of the info

This is all great info. This is why I am now second guessing myself. I know I still have time. I am in the process of getting all of the items off the checklist. I am blessed and do not have heartburn or stomach issues. I do have everything else. Weight, health issues and do not want to fail at this. I have lost weight in the past but can not keep it off. I know this will assist in that issue.

I just had my Psychology appt scheduled. They told me to allow 3 hours. That seems like a very long time.

Sounds great. I love my Vitamix. I bought mine in the fall in preparation for surgery. I think this will be a plus. The popsicles sound great.

I did not realize you could not take pills. I currently am on about 8 to 12 a day. This would be a big problem unless I could come off of all the drugs. What a blessing that would be. Thanks for the info.

I have just started this process. I went to the Dr on Tuesday. I was thinking the sleeve was my choice. (no malabsorption and no rerouting of body parts) I asked Dr Smith his thoughts and he was leaning toward RNY (More weight loss, but more malabsorption and may help with Diabetes) Has anyone had problems meeting their goal with the sleeve? I am not sure why I am swaying now. I really want to lose weight and want the best possible outcome. I think I am concerned of the rerouting of the body parts. Did anyone else have this weighing (lol) the decision?