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PetraLuxor

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teachbearga1    18

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You're still in pain? Have you spoken to your doctor? If you have your surgery in a clinic, is that outpatient?

It just seems odd that you'd still be in pain. I had my surgery a day after yours and I haven't been in much pain. My doc manages pain well.

You're still in pain? Have you spoken to your doctor? If you have your surgery in a clinic, is that outpatient?

It just seems odd that you'd still be in pain. I had my surgery a day after yours and I haven't been in much pain. My doc manages pain well.

I am feeling better today. The surgery was done in a surgery center.

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teachbearga1    18

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How are you feeling, hopefully after the drain is remove you'll feel better. Dr. Duncan did my surgery as well at Atlanta Medical Center.

How are you feeling, hopefully after the drain is remove you'll feel better. Dr. Duncan did my surgery as well at Atlanta Medical Center.

The JP drain was removed on Friday. I feel a little better.

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teachbearga1    18

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Hi Teachbear...has your Jp drain been removed? How are you feeling today?

I live in Marietta. I did check to see if there was a current group but the only one that I see that really needs with any regularity is real results.

Hi Teachbear...has your Jp drain been removed? How are you feeling today?

I had a lot pain too. Did you have a hernia repair, if so that can cause lots of PAIN. I went to see my primary care doctor and she said that the hernia and gas is probably where the bulk of my pain came from....... I had to have my drain in for 10 days and it was hell! Even when I went for my 2 week check up, their was a guy there who was still experiencing some discomfort from that spot too. Think about where its located, that too has a lot to do with it. Mine was right below my boob.... Also, if you had any other surgeries, as this was my 3rd going into my belly button the scar tissue can slow down the healing process............with all that said, you aren't alone. it's only been 6days and while there are lots of people on here who bounce back very fast, we are all different. It gets BETTER!!! Trust me I felt the same as you did at this point and even the doctor said that I was being unrealistic in my expectations on healing.

I'm 2months and 2 days post op, and I feel great!!! ((((Hugs)))) I'm here for you.

Thanks for the advice. This is my first time having surgery so I am not use to pain. I am feeeling better. I hope you have contiune success with your weight journey.

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teachbearga1    18

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Hi Teachbear...has your Jp drain been removed? How are you feeling today?

Hi Teachbear...has your Jp drain been removed? How are you feeling today?

The drain was removed on friday. I am feeling better.

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shayv123    96

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The drain was removed on friday. I am feeling better.

Glad to hear you are feeling better.

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2013newme    42

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Hi ATL sleevers! I'm Roswell!!! I'm having surgery tomorrow through Emory - they have a support group that meets once a month that I was planning on attending - but I would like something closer! I liked the idea that one person had about having a get together... we are all in this together - so we should "get" together :-)!!!

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PetraLuxor    83

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Hi ATL sleevers! I'm Roswell!!! I'm having surgery tomorrow through Emory - they have a support group that meets once a month that I was planning on attending - but I would like something closer! I liked the idea that one person had about having a get together... we are all in this together - so we should "get" together :-)!!!

Oh wow! Surgery tomorrow! You must be excited and maybe a little nervous. Will be thinking of you. I live five minutes from the hospital. :)

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Beautyandbeyond    227

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On a separate note, I cannot express how disappointed I am with my PCP's office. I have been awaiting my clearance letter for almost a month now. They've dropped the ball on a couple of things and from there excuses excuses. I am now having to wait on one of her staff members to return from leave to compose the letter. She is out having the same type of surgery!!!! and will be back Wed. Meanwhile I can't even get my advocate to call me back, just keep getting the call center staff. SMDH ...Does anyone give a f%#@ anymore?! ugh

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sheree212    21

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Hi everybody! I am in rhe beginning stage of the process to have the surgery . I hear everyone is mostly using dr macik. I am starting at emory bariatrics is anyone going through them for their surgery?

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shayv123    96

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On a separate note' date=' I cannot express how disappointed I am with my PCP's office. I have been awaiting my clearance letter for almost a month now. They've dropped the ball on a couple of things and from there excuses excuses. I am now having to wait on one of her staff members to return from leave to compose the letter. She is out having the same type of surgery!!!! and will be back Wed. Meanwhile I can't even get my advocate to call me back, just keep getting the call center staff. SMDH ...Does anyone give a f%#@ anymore?! ugh[/quote']

Im sorry you are getting the run around.......hang in there

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shayv123    96

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Hi ATL sleevers! I'm Roswell!!! I'm having surgery tomorrow through Emory - they have a support group that meets once a month that I was planning on attending - but I would like something closer! I liked the idea that one person had about having a get together... we are all in this together - so we should "get" together :-)!!!

Im sure all went well today, let us know how you are when you feel up to it. If you have any questions, please ask. :)

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Beautyandbeyond    227

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Welcome Sheree, Im actually with Atlanta Bariatrics and Dr. Titus Duncan is my surgeon but I think there are a few ppl here that went through that organization. I would check back through the threads and maybe direct the question to specific ppl. Good luck and again welcome, glad to have you!

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teachbearga1    18

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On a separate note' date=' I cannot express how disappointed I am with my PCP's office. I have been awaiting my clearance letter for almost a month now. They've dropped the ball on a couple of things and from there excuses excuses. I am now having to wait on one of her staff members to return from leave to compose the letter. She is out having the same type of surgery!!!! and will be back Wed. Meanwhile I can't even get my advocate to call me back, just keep getting the call center staff. SMDH ...Does anyone give a f%#@ anymore?! ugh[/quote']

I am sorry you are getting the run around. I will be praying for you.

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