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
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.
Highest weight - 369
Weight at initial consult - 346
SW-315/CW-235/GW-175
Ticker includes some pre-op loss.
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
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
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
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
Christi,
Welcome to GA. I can't help you much on your Dr search (Mine is in Augusta, he is great btw). Just wanted to say hi. My Mother lives in Pearce AZ so I am hoping to get there to see her soon, she last saw me at 330 pounds
, so I am looking forward to her surprise.
Again Welcome,
Lynne
Welcome to GA. I can't help you much on your Dr search (Mine is in Augusta, he is great btw). Just wanted to say hi. My Mother lives in Pearce AZ so I am hoping to get there to see her soon, she last saw me at 330 pounds
, so I am looking forward to her surprise.Again Welcome,
Lynne
Highest 330, Surgery 297, Goal 140. Current 130
First Dr visit - 330 - BMI 58.4, Surgery - 297 BMI 52.6
01/24/2011 - 196 BMI 34.7 (ONEderland YEAH!!!),
...GeorgiaPink
08/10/2011 Reached GOAL Baby! 140 BMI 24.0 is my Angel.
08/24/2011- 139 BMI 23.8 One Year Anniversary
First Dr visit - 330 - BMI 58.4, Surgery - 297 BMI 52.6
01/24/2011 - 196 BMI 34.7 (ONEderland YEAH!!!),
...GeorgiaPink08/10/2011 Reached GOAL Baby! 140 BMI 24.0 is my Angel.
08/24/2011- 139 BMI 23.8 One Year Anniversary
Christi,
Many people have posted on this board in the past about the fact that most doctors here refuse to accept patients that have been operated on by someone else. It seems to be an ongoing issue. The fact that you are so early out suggests that you will need a surgeon for follow up for the time being rather than being followed by a PCP.
You can certainly follow up on the suggestions made by the others. I would also do the following:
1) Ask your current surgeon if he/she can assist you in finding a surgeon here who can help you. Your dr. may know someone here or have other avenues for referral.
2) The one doctor that I know of that accepts patients from other surgeons is Scott Steinberg, M.D. He practices out of DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur.....not too far from Norcross. His number is 404-501--7903.
Best to you in your job search, relocation and weight loss journey. The best thing about your job search is that you are an RN. Healthcare seems to be the only field where people are not having difficulty finding employment, at least in this area.
Many people have posted on this board in the past about the fact that most doctors here refuse to accept patients that have been operated on by someone else. It seems to be an ongoing issue. The fact that you are so early out suggests that you will need a surgeon for follow up for the time being rather than being followed by a PCP.
You can certainly follow up on the suggestions made by the others. I would also do the following:
1) Ask your current surgeon if he/she can assist you in finding a surgeon here who can help you. Your dr. may know someone here or have other avenues for referral.
2) The one doctor that I know of that accepts patients from other surgeons is Scott Steinberg, M.D. He practices out of DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur.....not too far from Norcross. His number is 404-501--7903.
Best to you in your job search, relocation and weight loss journey. The best thing about your job search is that you are an RN. Healthcare seems to be the only field where people are not having difficulty finding employment, at least in this area.
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
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I am new to the website. I had gastric plication in tijuana in December. I am also an RN and live in *******
(near Suwanee). I am looking for other post surgical friends to help me along. I have stalled recently and need some support. that is the only drawback to having surgery so far away. I was originally 230lb and today was at 189.5. One of the leading bariatric programs is in Johns Creek/Emory. I even had a consult but refused to pay the exorbinant cost($18K for lap band). Any help I can give I would love to do.
Elaine
I am new to the website. I had gastric plication in tijuana in December. I am also an RN and live in *******
(near Suwanee). I am looking for other post surgical friends to help me along. I have stalled recently and need some support. that is the only drawback to having surgery so far away. I was originally 230lb and today was at 189.5. One of the leading bariatric programs is in Johns Creek/Emory. I even had a consult but refused to pay the exorbinant cost($18K for lap band). Any help I can give I would love to do.
Elaine
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