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Topic: RE: HELP PLEASE??
Hi Stephanie,
I too am in Macon. My Dr is Dr Arthur Chasen, he is in Augusta. I do not know if he takes patients from other Dr's, but he is great. PM me if you want his # or just to chat.
Lynne
I too am in Macon. My Dr is Dr Arthur Chasen, he is in Augusta. I do not know if he takes patients from other Dr's, but he is great. PM me if you want his # or just to chat.
Lynne
Topic: RE: Overstitch Procedure
NOT a good procedure! You might want to ask about that on the revision forum. I would also strongly suggest you do some more research about your Dr.!!!
Topic: RE: HELP PLEASE??
You may not have any choice but to go to a fill center or band mill. A lot of Drs. won't take other patients in bariatrics. COE really doesn't mean much though. Some that are not COE have excellent programs................some that are COE do NOT have a very good bariatric program. It varies greatly. And especially dealing with the band..............it may not matter how good the Dr. or program is..............most ppl just don't do well with the band! I have now had 16 fills in 16 mos. with a very good Dr. and yet NO restriction.
When dealing with the band it's most definatley a crap shoot. Having the band work for you is often just a matter of luck................so good luck!!!
You may not have any choice but to go to a fill center or band mill. A lot of Drs. won't take other patients in bariatrics. COE really doesn't mean much though. Some that are not COE have excellent programs................some that are COE do NOT have a very good bariatric program. It varies greatly. And especially dealing with the band..............it may not matter how good the Dr. or program is..............most ppl just don't do well with the band! I have now had 16 fills in 16 mos. with a very good Dr. and yet NO restriction.
When dealing with the band it's most definatley a crap shoot. Having the band work for you is often just a matter of luck................so good luck!!!
Topic: HELP PLEASE??
I recently moved to Macon from Denver. I had a lapband in January from an excellent surgeon, there. I need fills and any other aftercare and I'm having SERIOUS trouble finding a doctor that will take me.
Im looking for ASMBS Center of Excellence physicians, which is what my surgeon is and suggested that I look for that. I was also told to steer clear of Fil Centers USA.
Also, I'm looking for support groups, preferably in Macon, but south of Atlanta will work.
I am super frustrated with my search....help???
Thank you,
Stephanie
Im looking for ASMBS Center of Excellence physicians, which is what my surgeon is and suggested that I look for that. I was also told to steer clear of Fil Centers USA.
Also, I'm looking for support groups, preferably in Macon, but south of Atlanta will work.
I am super frustrated with my search....help???
Thank you,
Stephanie
Topic: RE: 2 year Surgiversary
Congratulations on your 2 years and your success. I'm sure you will get the 5 pounds back off.
Linda
Linda
Topic: Support Group meeting Piedmont Hospital 3/30
7:30-8:30. My surgeon, Dr. Kevin McGill will be out of town but Dr. Colquitt will be heading it up in his office. bldg. 35 suite 425
Hope to see you all there. And hopefully after my surgery I will begin a support group at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Can we do a poll and see who would like to have one around here?
Hope to see you all there. And hopefully after my surgery I will begin a support group at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Can we do a poll and see who would like to have one around here?
Topic: RE: Overstitch Procedure
If it is what I'm thinking it is where they go back over the site again. I believe I will be having this done. So far my surgeon, Dr. Kevin McGill has never had a leak doing it this way.
Topic: RE: Back from Bahamas!!! Updated pics
You are looking so beautiful, and such a nice shape. I'm glad you had fun in the Bahamas.
Love the pose and the outfit in the last pic. That's a good color on you.
Love the pose and the outfit in the last pic. That's a good color on you.
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START 318 | CW 179 | GW 165 | --- Updated Feb 3, 2012 (-139)
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Have you researched all of your options?
Duodenal Switch--Check it out at DSFacts.com and www.duodenalswitch.com/
START 318 | CW 179 | GW 165 | --- Updated Feb 3, 2012 (-139)
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Have you researched all of your options?
Duodenal Switch--Check it out at DSFacts.com and www.duodenalswitch.com/
Topic: 2 year Surgiversary
Yesterday was my 2 yr surgiversary..... wow, can't believe how time flys...
I'm still a size 6/8 but recently gained 5 pounds from my lowest... working to get that to go by by....
Off to see Macik today for my 2 yr checkup.....I'm actually scared about him seeing I gained the 5 lbs... am I neurotic?? I don't know if y'all should answer that...LOL
Life is good....
CC
I'm still a size 6/8 but recently gained 5 pounds from my lowest... working to get that to go by by....
Off to see Macik today for my 2 yr checkup.....I'm actually scared about him seeing I gained the 5 lbs... am I neurotic?? I don't know if y'all should answer that...LOL
Life is good....
CC