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Roxy2974
on 3/6/11 4:31 pm - Austell, GA
Topic: RE: Hello!
CONGRATS!!! How have u been? What hospital will u be in? If Northside let me know whereever if u need me let me know! Call anytime.

HW: 410 PLD: 401 SW: 388.8 CW: 240 GW: 180                   

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cindyls06
on 3/6/11 11:50 am - Marietta, GA
Topic: Macik - Leak Rate
I am going to call the office in the morning to get more info on this, but someone posted on the VSG board that Macik has a 1 out of 10 (10%) leak rate. That sounds extremely high. I have never heard anything like that but like I said I am going to call the office tomorrow.

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4351922/Dr-Aceves-Leaks/

Just wanted to see if this is something that anyone else has heard? 
        
cindyls06
on 3/6/11 11:47 am - Marietta, GA
Topic: RE: Hello!
Hey girl!!! I thought about calling you the other day, but it slipped my mind (sorry)!  How are you??

Oh and I have a date 10 days away!!
        
Nick E.
on 3/6/11 7:17 am - Duluth, GA
Topic: RE: Dr Williams
I want to second Lynette"s endorsement of Emory Johns Creek hospital and their outstanding Support Group program lead by Lynee Winnie 
http://www.atlantabariatriccenter.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCus tomContentID={8FAE5BB0-C44B-4B5F-A57A-E097B781E385}
 
                
Nick E.
on 3/6/11 7:05 am - Duluth, GA
Topic: RE: Relocating in 3 months to the Atlanta area....a little frightened....
Christi
I suggest you contact Lynne Winnie the Coordinator / Director with the Atlanta Bariatric Center at Emory Johns Creek Hospital which is just north of Norcross.
http://www.atlantabariatriccenter.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCus tomContentID={8FAE5BB0-C44B-4B5F-A57A-E097B781E385}
I have been attending their Support Group meetings for the past 18 months and they have been very critical to my progress. My surgeon for my VSG was Paul Macik and I also highly recommend him if you need a DR for follow up.
Welcome to Georgia
                
Paul C.
on 3/6/11 6:20 am - Cumming, GA
Topic: RE: Relocating in 3 months to the Atlanta area....a little frightened....
You may want to contact forsyth or emory johns creek beriatric directors and see if they can refer you to a local surgeon. Both hospitals have excellent support programs.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op  (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03      
      First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (
PR 2:24:35)   
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
AtHomeRN
on 3/6/11 5:32 am
RNY on 01/31/11 with
Topic: Relocating in 3 months to the Atlanta area....a little frightened....
We are relocating from AZ....where both my husband and myself as well as our children have been born and raised.  My husband was accetped to pharmacy school in Suwanee for next fall, so we plan to make the move at the beginning of the summer, we'll be there for at least 4 years.  I am coming out for a job interview on April 7th, and providing I get the job (I think I will).....we will be there sometime in June.  I am an RN, and hope to get the job at Northside hospital in Sandy Springs.  I *think* we are going to live somewhere near Norcross, so we can be  sort of half way in between Suwanee and Sandy Springs.......

ANYHOW, I am just now 5 weeks post op, so this move does not come at a very good time (we tried pharmacy schools in AZ, but were not successful).  I need suggestions regarding Dr.'s and programs that are EXCELLENT!  I am early out and am still going to need much guidance and support, I have a LONG way to go on this journey. I am devistated to be leaving my Dr./Program....they have been fabulous for me.  I also need some wonderful support groups to attend.

After poking around this forum for a little while, it is apparent to me that you are VERY good at supporting one another.  I hope that I can be a part of that!!  Thanks so much for "listening" and for any advice you have for me.....

Christi
RNY 1/31/2011  
Highest weight - 369
Weight at initial consult - 346
SW-315/CW-235/GW-175
Ticker includes some pre-op loss.      
Valarie R.
on 3/6/11 4:41 am
Topic: RE: Since I missed the meeting...
 Thanks Paul :)

I really appreciate you taking my place and making sure someone was difficult for Paula - have to keep her on her toes!

And I have started running... but I'm still doing walk/run intervals... so no 5k quite yet. Maybe in a few months?

See you in a few weeks!!!
Valarie
Mom to Sy, partner to Pork, Psych grad student, Judoka, Living the DREAM!!!
Roxy2974
on 3/5/11 5:10 pm - Austell, GA
Topic: RE: Hello!
Wow, I see u are about to have surgery congrats!

HW: 410 PLD: 401 SW: 388.8 CW: 240 GW: 180                   

  Use Code: TouchstoneGA12 to get your OH conference tickets for $49.00
LynetteT
on 3/5/11 6:06 am - Gwinnett County, GA
Topic: RE: Dr Williams
Lori,
Im not familiar with Williams.  However, i wanted to let you know the hospital is great. i had my surgery there yesterday. The staff was wonderful.

Good luck
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