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Ok. I am still months out from my surgery. I should be approved in December. My last class will be December 3rd. And shortly after that will be surgery. Here is where the anxiety comes in. My husband, children and I will be moving to TN within the year. We are currently in TX. So how will that work as far as postoperative appointments are concerned? Will I have to find a new doc? Come back to TX for appointments? Etc. Advice needed

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because bariatric surgery is done all over the U.S. I would imagine your surgeon here in TX would refer you to someone in the area you are moving to. I wish you all the success with your pending surgery. You won't regret it.

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<p>because bariatric surgery is done all over the U.S. I would imagine your surgeon here in TX would refer you to someone in the area you are moving to. I wish you all the success with your pending surgery. You won't regret it. </p>

Thanks.

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My family is in Houston but I live M-F 4 hours away in SA. (Laid off in Houston.) I am having my surgery in SA and recovering alone as my insurance will pay more for the hospital here. My physician said I could recover at home and he could refer me to a physician there. But I decided I will be more comfortable staying near him at least for the first month in case of complications. But you can do your post-op anywhere as long as your physician approves. People who go to Mexico come back right away then follow up with local docs. Good luck with your surgery and your move! I love Tennessee!

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My family is in Houston but I live M-F 4 hours away in SA. (Laid off in Houston.) I am having my surgery in SA and recovering alone as my insurance will pay more for the hospital here. My physician said I could recover at home and he could refer me to a physician there. But I decided I will be more comfortable staying near him at least for the first month in case of complications. But you can do your post-op anywhere as long as your physician approves. People who go to Mexico come back right away then follow up with local docs. Good luck with your surgery and your move! I love Tennessee!

I completely forgot about the Mexico sleevers! This makes me feel better. Thank you!

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I'm in TN. My dr is great! What part of the state will you be living?

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I'm in TN. My dr is great! What part of the state will you be living?

My brother inlaw and his wife live in Collierville. It really depends on where my husband gets a job. But we're looking from there over to Jackson.

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My brother inlaw and his wife live in Collierville. It really depends on where my husband gets a job. But we're looking from there over to Jackson.

We are near Chattanooga. We used to live in Memphis. I will ask around for you.

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