I have been looking around the boards for anyone from Georgia. Am I all alone here?:welldoneclap:

well, I hope I'm gone by 4, but was just wondering if I would run into you in the waiting room.

Hello all, Enigma, GA here. South GA. Close to Tifton. I was banded on 1/31 in Jax. Thought I would join the GA bunch to see if there's anyone close to me!

How's everyone....I hope enjoying our Georgia weather..I did my 30 minutes of exercise for the day but it is so nice out ...I plan on getting home and after dinner...taking a walk....

Have a great day!

Hi,

I live in Ball Ground. I just got my approval for surgery on Thursday now I start my preop. Just found out my doctor requires only 1 day preop but I have lost 15 lbs on my own prior to the surgery. Keep in touch.

hey, that's good to have lost 15 pounds on your own! But, the incentive is there knowing that you want to get the band so bad. I was also surprised that I did as well on my own too. But, if I hadn't been working towards my band, I'm not sure if I could have done it.

4jin - YES, pretty day for a walk. Just wish I didn't have so far a drive every day, then I wouldn't be so lazy when I get home!

atlspeedy, how did the visit go last week with dr. davis???

congrats on the surgery approval travellegal...soon to be on the banded side!

I know what you mean about the drive candy...I got lucky the last couple of days and my travel to and from work has only been 35 minutes...knock on wood.....it was dream come true both days in a row!

atlspeedy...what's your update on your process everything ok?

I am from Alabama and have been to see Dr. Bagnato. However, BC/BS AL denied me. I am looking into the self pay option. I would like to know if anyone else has done self pay and then had a medical issue where insurance would not cover it because you had the lap band done.

Hey everyone!

What a crazy week of weather. I want to start walking on my lunch break at work but I swear one day it's fine, the next it's crazy...makes it hard to stay motivated!!

I go for my first fill on March 17th. I'm looking forward to some restriction.

Ugagirl .....I too am waiting by the calendar....can't wait to have restriction.

HI,

I was banded bt Dr Ortiz on 2-26-08. He is wonderful - my whole experience was superb! You are in good hands.

Hey 4jin - You had your surgery with a doctor in Suwanee? I've looked all over and haven't found anyone in north Gwinnett. I was beginning to think you had to go ITP or to Gainesville or Athens. Is your doc with Atlanta Bariatrics in John's Creek? or affiliated with GwinnettMed in some way?

I've just joined the group, but the main reason I did was because of reading through this thread. You all are such an inspiration. :tea:

I had my initial info session last eve at Dekalb with Drs Steinberg and Menachery. So looking forward to getting going...

Dr. Hart is with Atlanta Bariatrics at Johns Creek. Having surgery the 19th

I am from Lawrenceville. Georgia? Where are you from?

Lilburn here.

I live in Loganville.