Dody 0 Posted December 1, 2005 I'll be banded by the spring I hope. I'm using Dr. McAlexander in Oak Ridge. Anyone else have him and what is their opinion if so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thinjen 0 Posted December 3, 2005 Where is Oak Ridge? I'm in Hendersonville. Hope to be banded in Jan at Vanderbilt. Playing the insurance game now. Good luck to you. I know you are so excited!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LapBandFan 22 Posted December 6, 2005 Hey Thin Jen and Dody, I am from Sweetwater about 1/2 way between knoxville and chattanooga. I used Dr. Rose at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, I will be 2 years postop in February...I have lost 132 pounds with the band. I have a page with before/during/after pics of me at www.picturetrail.com/befain click on weightloss album, my password is: loser Good luck to you both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patty103 0 Posted December 6, 2005 you look great, but why did you get rebanded?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ppayne 0 Posted December 9, 2005 Hi Dody, I am using Dr. McAlexander I like him alot I like his program, and he has a very high success rate. I was going to use Dr.Ponse, in Chattanooga but after they never called my insurance co back after they called there office twice, I decided that could be the call if I will be approved or not. I also want to have it done in early spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dody 0 Posted December 10, 2005 Maybe we will get to meet at Applebee's for the 6-week get-to-gether the office has. I think it will be spring before I get banded too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ppayne 0 Posted December 10, 2005 That sounds good when is the 6-week get-to-gether? I live in spring city where do you live? We could be support for each other. Can't hardly wait til it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest absousa Posted December 14, 2005 Yes. I had my surgery November 8 and had my first fill this morning. I can't say enough about Dr. Mac and his nurse, Brenda. My best advice in getting through the red tape of the process it to FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP! The staff would much rather you stay on them with reminders, questions, etc., than expect that they'll remember everything pending with every patient. Granted, they do their best, but they're only human! I had absolutely no complications from the surgery (knock on wood!) and so far, so good, on the fill. I love Dr. Mac because he no longer does the bypass. He's COMPLETELY committed to the band, which means he and his staff will be there for the critical follow-up support. I have spoken at his last 2 information sessions. Any chance you were in attendance??? Allison 321/300/288/175 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dody 0 Posted December 21, 2005 Where is Oak Ridge? I'm in Hendersonville. Hope to be banded in Jan at Vanderbilt. Playing the insurance game now. Good luck to you. I know you are so excited!! Oak Ridge isn't far from Knoxville. Do you know where that is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
