darby1430 28 Posted June 19, 2014 I am in of course Kingsport, Tn....having my surgery soon and was looking for people around the area for support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifestartsnow4me 81 Posted June 19, 2014 I wish you were closer. I'm in Middle TN. My surgery is Monday. When is yours? Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darby1430 28 Posted June 19, 2014 I haven't got my date yet....im almost to my final weigh in... Getting everything together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea K 33 Posted June 19, 2014 I am from Cookeville, and will have surgery July 31st at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darby1430 28 Posted June 19, 2014 That's cool not too far from me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea K 33 Posted June 19, 2014 I have been working on this sense last October. Then my last class with my PCP and boom one day approval. Time is just flying by can't wait till July. Are you having surgery in Knoxville? 1 JCsMamaBear reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darby1430 28 Posted June 19, 2014 No ma'am in johnson city Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea K 33 Posted June 19, 2014 keep me updated, and best of luck to you on getting a date soon. I have to get to sleep work comes early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soon2Bscandalous 53 Posted June 19, 2014 I am in of course Kingsport, Tn....having my surgery soon and was looking for people around the area for support Im in Kingsport had revision surgery for band to bypass on 4/21. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleTN 169 Posted June 19, 2014 I'm just starting, have a seminar on July 15th. I'm from Etowah but will be using a Dr. In Chattanooga. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifestartsnow4me 81 Posted June 19, 2014 Im in Kingsport had revision surgery for band to bypass on 4/21. I'm having band to sleeve revision in Nashville on Monday. How was the recovery? 1 darby1430 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJIQUE 36 Posted June 19, 2014 Wow. Nice to see a thread with locals. I'm in Nashville. I had the sleeve 5 weeks ago and everything went great. I am officially back in solid food.... soft solids, but I'm chewing again. Woo who!!!! The best info I got from this sight pre- op was to be prepared for the gas. I really had no pain except the gas and walking and gas x strips really helped. I know you are all excited, so congrats!!! This is still really new for me but I am so happy I did it. Wish I had been ready 10 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCsMamaBear 58 Posted June 19, 2014 I'm in East TN and having my surgery on 7/1. Let us know when you get your date and keep us posted on your journey. I just started my pre-op diet on Tuesday and I think I was more scared of it than the surgery (I just didn't think I could do it). It's actually not been too bad. I went ahead and prepped freezer meals for my husband and son before I had to start the pre-op so I wouldn't feel like I had to cook anything I couldn't eat!!! LOL! I'm sure that has helped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darby1430 28 Posted June 19, 2014 It is def awesome to find some people close to me....i hope everyone is doing well 1 JCsMamaBear reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soon2Bscandalous 53 Posted June 19, 2014 I'm just starting, have a seminar on July 15th. I'm from Etowah but will be using a Dr. In Chattanooga. Omg I grew up in niota, tn and went to etowah city school. My grAnny lived on 7th street. How old are. Im 28. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites