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.

I live in Conyers, but I'm from Covington, graduated Newton County in 1984 (many moons ago). Dr. Macik is also my doctor - so we have alot in common! I went to my last psychiatrist appointment today, and he said the endocronologist had called him looking for my approval letter. He is susposed to send today. Then I received an e-mail from the endocronologist saying that he was waiting on the letter from behavioral health. I hopefully will be approved by the end of the week. WOOO HOOO!

I did get approved, but received an e-mail from the Endo stating call Dr. Lytle at Kaiser Bariatrics. Kaiser doesn't have a bariatrics dept, they use Dr. Macik. I went to Dr. Maciks orientation per my Endos request. The NUT gave me all the info from Dr. Macik last week, and she said she had just attended a meeting with Dr. Macik... I called the NUT and left a message. I called and tried to get the nurse for Endo to call me, and I even tried calling Dr. Maciks office... everyone had left for the holiday I guess. I did find out, that Kaiser Atlanta just hired in the last 2 weeks a Dr. Lytle... and he will be doing my surgery. YIKES... this guy is fresh out of med school and I can't find hardly anything on him online. I was told that if my Endo was willing to go to the surgical board I could possibly use Macik - but that could take forever.

I know it is frustrating but don't loose faith. Mine was postponed because of all kinds of paperwork for atleast 6 months. I was about ready to give up when it all finally worked out. Hang in there. You have to be the one who keeps the ball rolling. Your calls and stick with it attitude will be what pushes you on through. Hugs coming your way!

I did get approved, but received an e-mail from the Endo stating call Dr. Lytle at Kaiser Bariatrics. Kaiser doesn't have a bariatrics dept, they use Dr. Macik. I went to Dr. Maciks orientation per my Endos request. The NUT gave me all the info from Dr. Macik last week, and she said she had just attended a meeting with Dr. Macik... I called the NUT and left a message. I called and tried to get the nurse for Endo to call me, and I even tried calling Dr. Maciks office... everyone had left for the holiday I guess. I did find out, that Kaiser Atlanta just hired in the last 2 weeks a Dr. Lytle... and he will be doing my surgery. YIKES... this guy is fresh out of med school and I can't find hardly anything on him online. I was told that if my Endo was willing to go to the surgical board I could possibly use Macik - but that could take forever.

I am approved and have scheduled with the other surgeon... but, I am trying to call and see what I can do to use Dr. Macik. I went to his orientation, he is the one that talked me into the sleeve, I was totally going for RNY. I'm just concerned about a brand new doctor. I guess if Kaiser says no to Macik, I will go with the new guy. If they had told me I would be with him in the first place it would be so traumatic. I have heard Dr. Macik for months now. I just hope the other doctor knows what he's doing.

From Grayson area but love in southern georgia for school (GSU EAGLES).... No date yet, just going down my list that is almost complete.

Welcome neighbor!

From Grayson area but love in southern georgia for school (GSU EAGLES).... No date yet' date=' just going down my list that is almost complete.[/quote']

Good luck with ur journey

I was sleeved August 27th, 2013. In LaGrange GA. West Ga Health with Dr. Turton, He also has an office in Columbus GA. Great doctor staff and the hospital was Great! I have lost 30 pounds. Best thing I have ever done!

Congratulations! Glad to see such a positive post!

Hey GA Sleevers!

I am looking for a PCP that is supportive of WLS. I live in Marietta but work in Sandy Springs. Since I am going to Mexico for my sleeve, I wanted to get checked out and possibly get the same testing that are normally done here in the states prior to surgery.

Any help would be great.

Hey I see dr ebon bourne for my pcp he is at wellstar acworth family medicine. He is sooo awesome and supportive. He is actually my surgeon's brother in law so he has more knowledge.about the.surgeries than regular pcps.

I live in Thomaston, Ga. I'm going for my consult with Peachtree Bariatrics tomorrow!! I'm anxious but excited! And anxious. Haha!

Best of wishes! October 16th here at Northside Hospital.

Hi everyone. I live in Jackson, Ga. I am waiting on insurance approval. Peachtree Bariatrics is who I am going with.

I'm from Marietta! I was sleeved on 9/23 @ Emory Midtown!

Hi everyone. I live in Jackson' date=' Ga. I am waiting on insurance approval. Peachtree Bariatrics is who I am going with.[/quote'] Hi! I live in Thomaston and I'm using them too. I'm going for tests on the 8th.