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bcominganume    6

bcominganume
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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! :o) 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!

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bcominganume    6

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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?

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bcominganume    6

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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!

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HansiH    9

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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

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MsGee33    15

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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!

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Big Smiles    4

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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!

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Teachbearga    3

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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?

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Beautyandbeyond    227

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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.

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Teachbearga    3

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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.

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Crystal Woods    193

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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. :)

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DeterminedGirl    53

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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.

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Beautyandbeyond    227

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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!

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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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