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Can't tell u about Macik but I can tell u about the band! I would NOT recommend the band to my worst enemy! I have now had 16 fills in 16 mos. and still no restriction. That is something that most Drs. never tell the patients BEFORE surgery! With no restriction............it's just like trying to lose weight before WLS.
Please read these articles about the band and then decide!
www.formerlyfluffy.com/asmbs-gastric-banding-gets-low-marks/
www.formerlyfluffy.com/consumer-reports-health-warns-think-twice-about-lap-band-surgery-for-weight-loss/
U can also ask me any questions u may have.
It was also closer to where I live.
I did spend a week at Northside Perimeter on the Bariatric Unit later for a complication. I recieved excellent treatment at Northside, but Emory will always be my first choice.
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
I have also heard good things about Northside Hospital and their Support Group. I suggest you contact Dr Macik's office for a contact at Northside.
HW: 410 PLD: 401 SW: 388.8 CW: 240 GW: 180 
Wanna know about my type of surgery?
Visit www.dsfacts.com 
IZZY
HW/338 SW/321 CW/205 GW/185
(20 lbs from my goal!!! YaY!!)
Our next support group meeting will be ,Thursday, March 17th, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
I am celebrating 10 years out from Gastric bypass!
What a journey it has been so far!
(Third Thursday of Each month)
North Atlanta Church of Christ
Room 109
5676 Roberts Drive
Atlanta, GA 30338
(it is actually in Sandy Springs off of Northridge and 400)
Hope to see you there!!
Ginger
Open RNY 3/27/01 400 lbs - 170lb. Please visit my blog at www.gingerrock.blogspot.com. You can also find me on facebook www.facebook.com/GingerRock and Twitter www.twitter.com/GingerRock
~Ginger~ 
HW 240/ SW 229/ GW 146/CW 125; OH Support Group Leader
Starting size: 18W-20; Present size: 0 or 2; 5'5-1/2" tall.
Current BMI 20.4 as of 2/13/2013 (normal for the first time in my life).
Goal weight reached on 8/12/2010; As of 1/13/2013, 21 pounds below goal
I will post any updates I may get to this thread
Here is a link to her profile: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/bigsexydivachooselife/
480/435/180/230
HW/SW/CW/GW
Currently Looking into Plastics with Dr. Carden (in Mexico)
