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

I went to the seminar in Athens with Dr. Mejias this week. I really liked him and felt comfortable. I went to my PCP to get my referral and she is not terribly up on bariatric surgery since after some discussion she said gastric bypass and I told her no, that I was wanting to be banded. in the end she requested that I let her and to do her homework to make sure that she referred me to someone she felt was good. She was going to consult with some gastro docs that she works with alot and get their opinions.

As alternative to Mejias, she mentioned a Dr. Proctor in Gainesville and someone else at Northside that she had heard of. In essence, she wanted someone who has done a lot of the procedures and has a good reputation.

I really liked Mejias and appreciated the fact that he only does banding and uses the realize band. I checked Proctor and he seemed to be more focused on gastric bypass which I DO NOT WANT! Should I tell my PCP that if she wants me to go to someone else?

Absolutely! It matters so much. In bypass practices, they don't spend as much time with after care as lap band practices. You want someone who understands what you are doing and not trying you to talk you into doing something that you don't want to do. Good Luck!

I am in Georgia,

I am going to Dr Steinberg in Decatur. He is wonderful, and isn't pushy on one procedure or other. I knew what I wanted and he agree with me. I would def go with a doctor who is going to allow you to be agreed with what you want done. Listen to the reasons as to why one verses the other.

Hope that helped

keri

Keri - I also am with Dr. Steinberg and had surgery last Thursday. The DeKalb hospital staff was great and I've only been a little sore since the surgery. I can't speak to other Atlanta surgeons but Dr. Steinberg and his staff have been great!!

Keri - I also am with Dr. Steinberg and had surgery last Thursday. The DeKalb hospital staff was great and I've only been a little sore since the surgery. I can't speak to other Atlanta surgeons but Dr. Steinberg and his staff have been great!!

I am so glad to hear this. I am so excited, I am down to 28 days!! I can't wait.

Thanks for the info on the hospital!

Keri

I am so glad to hear this. I am so excited, I am down to 28 days!! I can't wait.

Thanks for the info on the hospital!

Keri

Oh, you're welcome - it'll be here in no time!

I went to the seminar in Athens with Dr. Mejias this week. I really liked him and felt comfortable. I went to my PCP to get my referral and she is not terribly up on bariatric surgery since after some discussion she said gastric bypass and I told her no, that I was wanting to be banded. in the end she requested that I let her and to do her homework to make sure that she referred me to someone she felt was good. She was going to consult with some gastro docs that she works with alot and get their opinions.

As alternative to Mejias, she mentioned a Dr. Proctor in Gainesville and someone else at Northside that she had heard of. In essence, she wanted someone who has done a lot of the procedures and has a good reputation.

I really liked Mejias and appreciated the fact that he only does banding and uses the realize band. I checked Proctor and he seemed to be more focused on gastric bypass which I DO NOT WANT! Should I tell my PCP that if she wants me to go to someone else?

Yes you should tell your doctor how you feel. Also do your own research that way when she has suggestions you can give her yours. I would go with a doctor that has alot of experience with the band. I am a google junkiw so I researched everything and every doctor I was considering. When it comes down to it you will have to live with the band for the rest of your life so you want to make sure the doctor knows what they are doing.:wink_smile:

I am in Georgia,

I am going to Dr Steinberg in Decatur. He is wonderful, and isn't pushy on one procedure or other. I knew what I wanted and he agree with me. I would def go with a doctor who is going to allow you to be agreed with what you want done. Listen to the reasons as to why one verses the other.

Hope that helped

keri

I live in Stone Mountain, and I am going to a seminar hosted through his office for lapband surgery on October 30th. I can't wait to attend, as I'm having problems with coverage through my Health Plan. It also sucks that I work for this particular Health Plan. Hopefully, from the seminar I can get some recommendations as far as coverage or financing.

Pam

Welcome, tryin2lose. I live in Lilburn and I, too, used Dr. Steinberg. I just love him and his staff. They are super friendly and very responsive to any needs. Good Luck on your journey.

Vala - where are you located? If Decatur isn't too far, I would suggest going to one of Dr. Steinberg's seminars. He does Realize bands as well as gastric bypasses. Like another poster stated, he doesn't push toward either surgery. Their staff is very organized and knows what has to be completed to try to get insurance approval.

I'm certainly not speaking against any other surgeons. I've just had a great experience with Dr. Steinberg, his staff, and the surgery center.

Good luck!

I live in Atlanta...Has anyone here gone to Atlanta Bariatrics to see Dr. Johnson? Does anyone know if Dr. Hart is any better than Dr. Johnson? They are both in the same office.

ya I am from Decatur Ga and just moved here from Florida. I need a fill center. Do you know of any Dr;s that will help me with my fills?

thanks Nancy

ya I am from Decatur Ga and just moved here from Florida. I need a fill center. Do you know of any Dr;s that will help me with my fills?

thanks Nancy

If you had your surgery in America, Dr. Steinberg will do fills, I believe. He's at the DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur. 404-501-7903

I live in Atlanta...Has anyone here gone to Atlanta Bariatrics to see Dr. Johnson? Does anyone know if Dr. Hart is any better than Dr. Johnson? They are both in the same office.

Hi there! I too live in Atlanta, and was banded today. Everything went smoothe. I have a little tenderness, and the infamous gas that eveyone is talking about. I went through True Results, and Dr. Hart was my surgeon. To me he is very knowledgeable, and helpful answering questions and concerns. I can't say that Dr. Hart is neccesarily better than Dr. Johnson, but I do think that Dr. Johnson must be a good surgeon if Dr. Hart works with him. The best thing that you can do is research both of their professional history and experience to see who you feel most comfortable with.

Good Luck :smile2:

Hello I am in Fayette County! Haven't been banded yet but looking forward to it!

Edited November 7, 200817 yr by Lacylace2001

I just want to post this on this board in case some of us Ga people would like to meet each other. This is for lap band and gastric bypass people.

Hello Everyone,

I was just wanting to let you all know that I'm going to be having a MEET and GREET. It is going to be HELD on NOVEMBER 15TH, 2008 at 1:00 pm.

Location : LOGAN'S ROADHOUES

20 Mill Road

McDonough, Ga 30253

Phone number: 770-957-6030

So PLEASE come and enjoy meeting different people. I hope to see you there.

Hug's

Jeannie