Dr. Houston out of state surgery
Rockmart Georgia
HW: 315 CW: 117 GW: First goal 150 met 3/23/2012, Second goal 135
I am certain that LaShelle and Rolanda will post a reply to your question. They are both happy campers and think Dr. Houston "walks on water."
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
But, I do strongly believe he is pretty darn good at being a boat captain :-)
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
Please don't take offense to my question, just asking.
SW 301/CW 205/GW 150
gallbladder removal and hernia repair 6/3/2011
Is Dr. Johnson doing the DS now? I didn't realize that. Up until recently we patients were limited to Dr. Smith in Marietta and Dr. Maynard in Conyers who only does the open DS. Recently Dr. Chasen in Augusta began doing the DS. If Dr. Johnson is now doing the DS that would be great news for future DSers.
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
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
As to date the only confirmed DS surgeons in GA are Dr. Dennis Smith in Marietta, Dr. Donald Maynard in Conyers, and Dr. Aurthur Chasen in Augusta. Dr. Hobson in Atlanta has done an experimental DS, but does not do them on a regular basis.
BTW, the reason so many of us DS'ers elect to travel out of state is twofold. Yes, the insurance requirements limit the surgeons we can use. But more importantly, when dealing with a procedure as complicated as DS, it's critical to get the best surgeon you have access to. Sometimes, that requires making concessions and travel ling out of the local area.
That's a decision I have yet to regret/
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
Thanks guys. And yes I have talked to Lashelle and she is very happy with her experience with out of state with Dr Houston however I wanted to hear from some others who used him and had surgery out of state. I am using a surgeon out of state because my insurance cover very few Doctors that do DS. TN is closer to me then to go to Augusta and I do not want to use a doctor that only do DS open because I see no reason to have open surgery when it can be done lap.
Rockmart Georgia
HW: 315 CW: 117 GW: First goal 150 met 3/23/2012, Second goal 135
