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

Hi Georgians

I am having my surgery in Savannah Georgia August 17th. I live near Dublin Georgia. I am not nervous yet. I have lost 10 lbs on the liquid diet and still have 5 more days to go. I want to eat so bad....... I will keep in touch and let yall know of my progress.

I am from GA. I am new to this site.

Hi

When are you having surgery and where? I have 2 more days to go. I am so excited.

maddog2005

Hello everyone! I live in Alpharetta, my surgery date is 8/20, I am self pay and getting it done by Dr. Johnson with Atlanta Bariatrics at Johns Creek Emory hospital. I am so excited and scared out of my mind, all at the same time!!!!

Hello, all! I'm not from Georgia, but live right on the line in Chattanooga, TN. My wife and I were both banded in Monterey, Mexico by Dr. Rumbaut in April of this year. We were self-pay as our insurance has an exclusion for the surgery. (which especially stinks since I work for BlueCross BlueShield of TN!!) But, we were both able to be banded for $19000 which was the same price for one of us to be banded locally by Dr. Ponce. So, for us it was a no-brainer. Things in Mexico were great, and the folks down there really helped to ease our fears. The surgery, recovery, and 1 fill since were all fine. I have lost 80 lbs, and Christy (my beautiful bride) has lost around 55. So far so good!

I just thought I'd chime in, since we are in the same region at least... Ya never can tell what one might learn from meeting their neighbors - especially those who are going through some of the same challenges and life changes.

Thanks for the "community support"!

I am in St. Marys, GA, and being banded in Jax, FL by Dr. Cwyes. My surgery date is quickly approaching --Aug 30th.

hello everyone, i was banded 3 weeks ago.. and i'm from the dalton, ga area....

Hi. I live about 20-25 minutes away from dalton myself.. I will be banded on Oct.2 by Dr Duncan in Atlanta. Congratulations on your surgery and hope you are doing great.

I was banded 08/23 by Dr. Scott Steinberg at Dekalb Medical Center. My insurance is BCBS. I started approval process in April and after I completed all of my appts and submitted the paperwork, it took 1 month for approval. Dr. Steinberg was shocked they approved the lap band so quickly. I went in for appt 08/13 and was asked when I wanted the surgery and I said "as quickly as possible". Thankfully, they had an opening for the next week (08/23). I did a 2 day liquid pre-op fast and now 4 days post op and see progress at least with the psychological aspect of wanting to eat. I haven't weighed yet and waiting on my 1st post op appt on Friday, 08/31. Surely having to comsume 540 calories a day for 3 weeks should lead to some loss!! Good to meet my fellow Georgians and I pray for each of our success!!!

Rumar

I am using Tidus Ducan also. How is your experience with him so far.

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I haven't actually met him yet. I have a appointment with him on

Sept. 13, but everyone else in there office I have delt with are really nice and very helpful. Do you have your surgery scheduled yet?

tidus duncan ,advise if you had your surgery yet? and any info you can give on your journey

summer ,please help me advise any info on dr tidus duncan ,dont seem to get any help from staff at all

summer ,i have not recd date yet. as you know they advise that you have all paper work. please email i want to talk to you one on one ,i will give you my email addr

I'm scheduled for surgery on Oct. 2