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Georgia Sleevers

Hey everyone-

I am looking for my fellow Georgia Sleevers. I live in Lawrenceville, GA and am going to be sleeved on January 20, 2011. I am so excited would like to start making friends with others in my area so see if we can get together/talk from time to time and be back up support for one another. So calling all. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

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Hey Katrina! I was sleeved on the 26th. How are you doing and feeling? My name is Wendy and I live in Jackson.

Hello....My name is Katrina and I live in Conley, GA, near Rex and Ellenwood. I will be having my surgery on July 13th. I look forward to getting to know all of you and wish you all success.

Hey everybody I'm Elaine I live in Gainsville ,Ga. Sleeve on Aug. 16th 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Dr. Richard. Doing good so far.Here is my email elainekilby@bellsouth.net

Hey everybody I'm Elaine I live in Gainsville ,Ga. Sleeve on Aug. 16th 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center by Dr. Richard. Doing good so far.Here is my email elainekilby@bellsouth.net

Hi Elaine, I hope you are doing great! Keep us posted on your progress! Congratulations!!!

Hi there! Congratulations! I love Dr Turton and his staff. Do you live in LaGrange?

Hi MekaJ and lolasmom my surgery was in Lagrange with Dr. Turton.

Hey Robin ... you are almost half way to goal! Way to go girlie!!

I do live in Lagrange. I love Dr. Turton and his staff also! They have been so wonderful.

Hi there! Congratulations! I love Dr Turton and his staff. Do you live in LaGrange?

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Hello Meka! I am from Columbus also, and I had my surgery in LaGrange on May 23, 2011. Dr. Turton was/is my surgeon.

Hey Columbus, Ga sleever I am from the area also and I am just starting the process. Tricare ins. is proving to be a challenge for this surgery. I am a military spouse and a mother of 2.

How is your journey going?

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Hello GA Sleevers. I am new to the site and in the beginning stages of the nsurance approval process. I would love to hear how everyone is doing and if ya'll have a support group.

Hi, Everyone, I'm marking today's date down in my calendar--July 9, 2012. This is the DAY I AM DONE. So, I'm brand new to all of this, and I've got a couple of questions: 1) I live inRoswell, GA and I'm thinking I'll go to Emory. Has anyone been there for sleeving? Can anyone give me some advice? 2) Do you all get your energy back? I'm reading this stuff about trying to sip 600 calories a day-- and I gotta wonder. 3) How long was the wait between your decision to do this and your surgery? Thanks, everybody! Can't tell you how much hope you give me, DeterminedGirl.

Hi, Everyone, I'm marking today's date down in my calendar--July 9, 2012. This is the DAY I AM DONE. So, I'm brand new to all of this, and I've got a couple of questions: 1) I live inRoswell, GA and I'm thinking I'll go to Emory. Has anyone been there for sleeving? Can anyone give me some advice? 2) Do you all get your energy back? I'm reading this stuff about trying to sip 600 calories a day-- and I gotta wonder. 3) How long was the wait between your decision to do this and your surgery? Thanks, everybody! Can't tell you how much hope you give me, DeterminedGirl.

Hello and congratulations on the decision you have made. I knowit is NOT an easy one but one that will change the rest of your life. I only recommend Dr. Paul Macik and he works out of Northside Atlanta or Johns Creek. He is the best and I can tell you he is well versed in fixing problems as well. I love him and WOULD NOT go anywhere else.

Yes I got my energy back and have more than I had at the age of 19 (don't tell anyone but I am 41 now.)

Hi, Everyone, I'm marking today's date down in my calendar--July 9, 2012. This is the DAY I AM DONE. So, I'm brand new to all of this, and I've got a couple of questions: 1) I live inRoswell, GA and I'm thinking I'll go to Emory. Has anyone been there for sleeving? Can anyone give me some advice? 2) Do you all get your energy back? I'm reading this stuff about trying to sip 600 calories a day-- and I gotta wonder. 3) How long was the wait between your decision to do this and your surgery? Thanks, everybody! Can't tell you how much hope you give me, DeterminedGirl.

Sorry I hit post too soon. My wait was about a year in total because my insurace turned me down to start with. My husband was done in less than 6 months from start to surgery.

Hang in there and if you need anything let me know. It is a hard and frustrating walk but the results are worth it. I was a size 22 and felt awful and could hardly catch my breath at times. Now I am a size 6 to 8 and live life to the fullest. Each day is a new gift that gets better and better. I have tons of energy and my health is great.

Sending best wishes and hugs.

Hello GA Sleevers. I am new to the site and in the beginning stages of the nsurance approval process. I would love to hear how everyone is doing and if ya'll have a support group.

I am one year out as of yeasterday (July 8th 2011was surgery) I am doing great and down 100 lbs. Yesit is well worth it.

Sorry I hit post too soon. My wait was about a year in total because my insurace turned me down to start with. My husband was done in less than 6 months from start to surgery.

Hang in there and if you need anything let me know. It is a hard and frustrating walk but the results are worth it. I was a size 22 and felt awful and could hardly catch my breath at times. Now I am a size 6 to 8 and live life to the fullest. Each day is a new gift that gets better and better. I have tons of energy and my health is great.

Sending best wishes and hugs.

Dear HANSI, thanks so much for writing me. I'm calling Paul Macik tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. Wow, you've got an amazing story--I'd sure like an "after" story like yours!!! Thanks again, DteeminedGirl

HI my name is Angela and I live in Augusta. I am scheduled to be sleeved on July 31, 2012. Dr Edwards GHSU.

Dear HANSI, thanks so much for writing me. I'm calling Paul Macik tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. Wow, you've got an amazing story--I'd sure like an "after" story like yours!!! Thanks again, DteeminedGirl

Please let me know if you need any help! I go back for my year check up on the 26th. Cant wait to see Dr. Macik then. Oh my number is 678-274-7280 Feel free to call me anytime if you have anyquestions or just need a friend through the process.

H

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