Atlanta GA Area

[Roostertail2 98]

Surgery is scheduled Aug 5th. Really excited. Wanted to find others having surgery around the same time and/or a few weeks prior so I have people going through this together with me! The closer I get the more nervous I am getting. Having to quit smoking during all this is adding to the feelings as well! Anyone interested in being my buddy please reach out..Look forward to hearing from everyone

[kespy74 103]

@@Roostertail2 Hi, I have already had my surgery on March 5th but you can ask me anything. I live south of Atlanta in Peachtree City but had surgery in Marietta. Good luck and best wishes.

[hcabrooks197 20]

I dont have a date yet but im going to be having the gastric bypass. I live west of Atlanta

Edited July 7, 2014 by hcabrooks197

[MaureenS 24]

Roostertail 2. My surgery is July 28 close enough to be surgery buds

[MaureenS 24]

Any one around Boston?

[Roostertail2 98]

Casey that sounds great! July 28th is my post op date! Starting to get really scared about the whole thing. So many changes going on right now! I am on day 3 of not smoking as well!! Had quite for 7 months but was stupid and picked them back up after my mom died.

[Roostertail2 98]

Would love to add you as a buddy! Where are you at with your journey? Do you have approval and all that and j waiting on surgery date??? Would love to hear your story.

I dont have a date yet but im going to be having the gastric bypass. I live west of Atlanta

[Roostertail2 98]

So you are now at week 17! Congrats!!! Can you tell us how things have gone for you so far? By all means dont be shy with the details! lol

@@Roostertail2 Hi, I have already had my surgery on March 5th but you can ask me anything. I live south of Atlanta in Peachtree City but had surgery in Marietta. Good luck and best wishes.

[kespy74 103]

So you are now at week 17! Congrats!!! Can you tell us how things have gone for you so far? By all means dont be shy with the details! lol

The first three months were really tough. I wasn't able to eat anything without severe nausea. I had to have an EGD (laparoscopy) April 11th and May 5th. The surgeon used a balloon to open my pouch and even took out a staple due to so much swelling. On the 15th of May, I was admitted into the hospital for malnutrition and sever dehydration. They inserted a PICC line to feed me then ran a bunch of tests. I ended up having to have my gall bladder removed on the 18th of May. After a week in the hospital (I had to beg to be released so I wouldn't miss my sons graduation) they let me out on the condition that I continue the intravenous feedings. I was finally able to get the PICC line out on June 18th. I still struggle with nausea a couple days a week and I cannot eat meat. I have lost 66 pounds and I feel much better. Even though I had a lot of issues, I've never regretted my decision. I no longer have Migraines or sleep apnea. I used to need my rescue inhaler 20 times a day, I no longer need it. My joints don't hurt anymore and my depression is gone just to name a few of the positives.

[Roostertail2 98]

Sorry to hear you had issues - but glad to see you are doing better and dont regret your decision. I am 22 days from surgery and cant wait! PLEASE keep us posted.

[dml32276 9]

Hi my name is Diana just had surgery 16days ago and really would like to find someone in the Athens Ga area who I can talk with about our surgery.