I live in Miami but my surgery will be in Atlanta GA with Dr. Michael Williams. It's been a long year waiting for my insurance to approve and find the right doctor. But it's Done!! I'm so excited. My surgery Cordinator just sent me my flight itinerary and hotel reservations.

This man is a genius!! I had vsg done on June 2nd, came out of surgery didn't feel anything he's just a wonderful person with great staff! that's about all I can say, if I had to use one word to describe Dr. Paul Macik it would be genius!

Hello RS, I have decided to share my journey because I have stalked this site for information for almost 8 years. Let me tell you, the RS community is everything! I am 42 with a 25 year old and an 9 year old, my weight has always been an issue for me; there were times that I would gain 20 and loose it with proper diet and exercise, no bigee! Honey, but after 35 not properly maintaining...

I had been overweight/obese my entire life. In 2007, I had LapBand surgery at 282 pounds. I lost about 110 pounds and was doing well until I got a stomach flu. It’s impossible to vomit “correctly” with the LapBand and the bottom part of my stomach migrated into the top portion. Even with several attempts to correct it, it was never the same. I had major complications and gained all of the w...

My experience with Buckhead Bariatrics and Dr. Charles Procter was top notch. I believe this practice is fairly new and growing rapidly and sometimes it felt under staffed, but the employees did a great job. When ever I met with Dr. Procter, I never felt rushed and I always left with all my questions answered. He does surgery at his office or at Piedmont in Atlanta. Just make sure your...

I struggle with my weight after my divorce which was 11 years ago. I was emotional eater. It's amazing how you allow your self get this far of gaining weight over the years. One day I began to lose weight but it was more a challenge than I bargain for. 2014 I got very sick from diabetes, I lost 30 in 3 months and my vision was very blurry for several months. Wow! I had to take control over...