New here and need some buddy support from those of you in the Atlanta area or even anywhere in Georgia. Looking forward to chatting. I'm having sleeve surgery on Nov. 19th.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

Ok

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

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"

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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?

I was sleeved Jan 8th at Emory on Clifton... honestly, I just let them pick the first available doctor for me, which turned out to be Dr. Stephen Davis. I researched him after the fact... my thought process is.. it's Emory! they wouldn't have class B docs there!! I can tell you that I really pushed my way through things - didn't wait for Tracy - I made things happen - even with my insurance... but I also thought that everyone I interacted with was positive and supportive every step of the way! I didn't have much interaction with the surgeon - he really had handlers (and fellows) that do most of the work and interact with you - which I thought was really fine too. I didn't feel like a number or not special because of it - but I also knew it is a teaching hospital and that was to be expected! The post surgery I thought was fantastic too - I have read alot of what people go through on these, and I have to say that my post-op experience was excellent. The nurses love bariatric patients they told me because we are motivated.. the bariatric patients are on the same floor as ENT surgeries for post op - just fyi. The nurses just wanted me to be comfortable - so they made sure I had pain meds - and when I figured out that morphine was making me sick, they immediately switched me to hydrocodone - it was just that easy...the first night, they were in every hour - which sucked (but I think that is true every where) - then the next night - they totally left me alone - I had to call them to help me get out of bed when I wanted to walk - but again, I didn't feel neglected at all - they were awesome at the hospital. The fellows and the surgeon came by to visit me the day after surgery and the next day - they were very helpful answering questions and making sure I understood discharge instructions.... all in all, I had a good experience, even without researching my surgeon there! I'm happy to talk/answer more questions about it if you want - I certainly didn't know all the ends and outs going into this thing - and now I'm 3 weeks today post op - and feel fantastic!!!