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Hello all!
My name is Jamie Miles, I am a re-joiner of @ObesityHelp!!!! I tried to change my old profile name (StockyBlueJM) and update my email address, but I couldn't figure it out, so I said SCREW IT, and created something new and fresh.
So who am I? I am a Lap-Band patient. I was banded in 2009 and lost about 110lbs and put about 40lbs in re-gain back! I've had some scary medical issues recently (I thought it was band slippage...thankfully it is NOT) and I promised myself I was going to get back to my former svelt self and get back on track! A renewed me and a new profile. I used to LOVE coming to this blog and reading all of the posts. I live in the Atlanta, Ga area and would love to expand my circle of Bariatric Buddies so if you are local, please do say hello!
I'm a television, commercial and film actor (http://www.imdb.me/jamiemiles) and I credit my band to giving me the motivation and confidence to follow my dream. I never followed it prior to my surgery. I never knew I could do it because of my own self esteem. (and to be fair, the Atlanta market had not grown to be what it is now several years ago. Even though, I still wouldn't have gone after it because of my own self esteem.
I started a blog a few months ago called https://thebariatricactor.com/, so if you'd like to follow me there that is great as well!
Take Care all! Looking forward to meeting new folks and making new friends, local or long distance!
Thank you!
I am new to this site 
& was looking to join an exercise/walking group 
in Conyers, Decatur or Lithonia, GA area. Only serious responses please. Thanks in advance.
So here is a question. I live in Newnan Ga, and I have BCBS does anyone have experience with what Suergons I can use? I keep looking on BCBS site but am unable to find anything. I dont want to go to far from home as I will have all the pre and post-op doctors appointments to have to attended. Also does anyone have experience with what BCBS would require of me to get apporved for surgery? Any advice or help you could give would be great. I am looking at doing a sleeve as I am only 5'1" and 225 so I dont need to lose more then 100lbs.
Cigna, and they do cover surgery and revision for my plan. Just hope they approve mine when it all gets submitted!
It is a LapBand and I think that is what Christie has. I was banded 2009 and always struggled with it. I have had reflux, vomiting, port pain, and weight gain so it needs to come out. I am looking forward to getting it out and having the RNY! I have read and heard about a lot revisions and failure of the band. I was self pay so at the time the band was cheaper and less time off of work... But I needed and wanted the RNY from the beginning. I am almost done with everything required and will have to see if insurance approves. Fingers Crossed! :)
on 8/1/16 10:21 am
You are very welcome. I have an appt with Santavicca later this month. You are very brave! I'm still afraid to have the first wl surgery and you are going for number two.
Can you tell me what happened with the band. Isn't that the one Christie has?
Thanks for replying! They referred me to Dr. Santavicca's office for the psych eval. I saw one of the Doctors there. All I have left is my pulmonary function test and 2 more WLV with the Nut. I am a Revision (from band to bypass)... So I am hoping insurance will approve. They cover it, just hope they will approve me! I did not get the email for the show, but would definitely watch.
on 7/30/16 10:41 am
Hi Danimadd73 I'm with Dr. Duncan at Peachtree Bariatrics. They are great! His team seems very thorough and helpful. Where did you get your psych eval done?
Oh btw did you receive an email inviting you to join Dr. Duncan's weight loss reality show? I heard he is moving down to Southern Regional as well.
Anyone have any feedback they can share about the practice and the doctors? I saw Dr. Urrego for a band to bypass revision. I have just started my 3 month diet visits, but have everything else done including Pysch eval.
