Atlanta, Georgia

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

My file was finally submitted to ins. today! Very happy....just waiting on.those three wonderful words.. YOU ARE APPROVED!

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Happy happy!

[Ms.Pitts 3]

Thats great "BeautyandBeyond"! My advocate is making me mad, who did you use for your "Pyschology" appt?

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hi Ms.Pitts, I used the one they provided, Dr. Walfish. Who is your advocate? Charlene? I had to go off Tues and escalated my issues to the office manager. Let me know if you wanna chat live and I will send you my info via message. I have been very disappointed with this office over the past couple of months and would certainly not recommend them at this time to anyone.

[KickRocks 163]

Hi Ms.Pitts' date=' I used the one they provided, Dr. Walfish. Who is your advocate? Charlene? I had to go off Tues and escalated my issues to the office manager. Let me know if you wanna chat live and I will send you my info via message. I have been very disappointed with this office over the past couple of months and would certainly not recommend them at this time to anyone.[/quote']

I had Walfish. Did your insurance pay for it? I just noticed my insurance denied payment! So if I don't get them to pay I'm stuck paying him 600. His fee seems so high compared to what others say they pay.

[Ms.Pitts 3]

No, its Latesse... She is lazy and doesnt follow up with you. I just recommended them to a friend of mine, but they will never go there now. How do you live chat?

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Ha ha...girl I meant you could give me a call. I typically use my phone when im logged in so I don't have all functionality unless Im on the computer. Not even certain if there is a way to do live chat here.

On a separate note I think they are all lazy. My advocate would rarely call me back. Thank heavens at this juncture I don't think I need her anymore.

I think they are under staffed and need to add more folks.

[Ms.Pitts 3]

Ok

[shayv123 96]

Beauty and Ms. Pitts this wasnt my experience at all. I think the problem is too many people were trying to get surgeries in before the new year and their coverage changed. I know this because i had to change my 3rd follow up due to surgeries...... i hope you both have smooth transitions from this point forward

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Shay, unfortunately the lameness (I know that's not a word...lol) started early in the process back in the summer. My advocate NEVER initiated contact and at times even if i left her messages ro give me a call it didn't happen.

I know only one other person who had a fantastic experience out of over 10 people I know personally. Not a good trend. Im hoping to get this over and done with in the next month or so as my confidence in this office has dwindled to a "cautiously optimistic"

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hi GAmom...yes my insurance covered the cost, but I wasn't certain it would at the time so I didn't fill out the credit card request form attached to the paperwork for just that reason. Wasn't trying to get billed for an undetermined cost! I think they should let you know the cost up front so you can compare and shop around.

FYI- Ms.Pitts.

[sweetie2003 36]

I live in mcdonoughh! My surgery is 2-25....im ready

[sheree212 21]

Hi everybody im beibg sleeved at emory bariatric center on Clifton rd In atlanta. I havent picked a surgeon yet because im still in the trying to get approved stages. Can anyone give me some advice about the process of being sleeved here and what surgeon you choosed and why? Also if you were sleeved here how are you doing?

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Hi Sheree, I have not yet been sleeved however I am using Dr. Titus Duncan. I chose him as he is reportedly one of the best bariatric surgeons in Atlanta coupled with the fact I have relatives and friends whom have utilized his services.

NOW, LET ME SAY THIS! I have been fairly disappointed with his office staff. Plenty they can improve on! Hope this helps.

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Actually Sheree, my apologies...the location you are referencing is separate from emory/ Atlanta Medical downtown. My.bad!