Tennessee Lap Banders

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We lived in Brentwood outside of Nashville for three years. Of course that was 18 years ago. We used to love it there. We also loved the Smokies. Can you believe we met through a backpacking club. Of course that was 115 pounds ago:) Tennesse has some beautiful areas. The flat lands of western Tennesse just aren't very good for hiking. I guess we could walk the levees of the rice fields.:scared2: Anyway, I am very grateful for all of you. It puts a supportive and fun twist to this.

[anjelinaj 0]

hello everybody,

well, my 2nd appt was wednesday, 26th...i got to meet the surgeon, Dr. Hodge. the only reason he met with me was to tell me i have a gallstone and have to have my gallbladder removed...i really did not want to hear that...he gave me the choice of doing it before or during the banding...i chose to do it separately just to minimze the risk for infection. so i have to do EGD may 2nd and gallbladder may 16th....now i have another problem...i just got a summons for jury duty!!!!!! i am freaking out a little cause i am worried that they won't excuse me and it will interfere with my surgical procedures or my support group meetings...not to mention all the time i am already going to have to miss from work...my insurance requires these support meetings and weigh ins for 6 months before i can be approved....i sent an email to the jury people about all of the circumstances but have heard nothing back yet....freakin out a little bit...thanks for letting me vent, nay

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250 1st visit

243 2nd visit

Sorry to hear about your setbacks. Do you have to do the six month wait? If so, at least it won't postpone your surgery. What did you think of Hodge? I am thinking of switching from Watson to Hodge.

[nayray13 0]

woohoo!!! they excused me from jury duty!!! i was so afraid it would make me miss my meetings or appts, causing the insurance co. to make me wiat even longer than the 6 mo, wait...

hi leosmom,

i loved Dr. Hodge...he was very pleasant and attentive....he is doing my EGD 5/2 and the choley 5/16....i do have the 6 mo.wait and list of requirements to follow thru with so they will allow the surgery...do you have the 6 mo. wait? if u do , you could start your appts maybe get your meetings started or what ever they want you to do during the waiting period....later, nay

[plum 0]

:blush:Wouldn't it be wonderful IF there were a magic wand that we could wave, and SUDDENLY the extra pounds would melt away and we would be the perfect weight ? Unfortunately.... there are NO magic wands, and the only way we can lose weight is to set ourselves to the task--body, mind, and spirit... We need to remain committed to our weight loss task and to each other-- No matter how long it takes... Anybody out there with me ???

plum:wub:

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Oh, Plum, you are bursting my bubble. I just knew the special prize in the bottom of the Cracker Jacks box would take care of that. Have you been having some good days. You sound very determined. I decided to bite the bullet and go in for another fill next week. At least my fill last week helped some.

Tina

[plum 0]

Where is everyone ??? It sure is quiet in here.... plum:crying:

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Hi, Plum. I wasthinking yesterday I haven't seen you around for a while. How is the end of school coming? It gets so hectic at my daughter's school. PTO is expected to help or at least make an appearance at everything. My dh's job was eliminated last week. Things are a bit stressed here. He got 3 months severence pay so that helps a lot. I really don't want to move. The older I get the harder it gets. I better lose weight fast so I will be able to get it done.:regular_smile: Maybe a job will fall from the sky and we will get to stay. Actually you could say that is what happened last time. I'm not holding my breath though.:thumbup:

I hope you are doing well. How has your eating and weight loss been? How many fills have you had? I hope you will make it to the next support group. I'm sure it won't be as entertaining as the last one.:biggrin2: Take care.

Tina

[msm1961 0]

Hello - I am moving to Franklin, TN area. I am looking for a local support group. I have had by band for just over 2 years and have reached (?) my goal. I look forward to hearing from someone out there in the area.

Marilyn:rolleyes2:

[anjelinaj 0]

Nay, i do have the 6 month wait, but my appt with Watson is not till June, i am thinking of switching to Hodge, not to get in sooner, but because i have heard he has a better bedside.

[kimslilstang 3]

msm1961

Hey Im from middle tn we have a meeting every 2 Monday in the Murfreesboro @ Bodywise @ 6:00. And in Shelbyville @ Fair Haven Baptist Church the 3rd Monday @ 7:00. If you need more information pm and I will tell you more about it.

Kim

[la8again 0]

Hi, I'm from Knoxville, TN and I am using Dr. Colquitt in Maryville @ Blount Memorial. That wasn't by choice, but my insurance requires me to use a center of excellance so he is who I got stuck with. He does seem very nice, not great bedside, but he seems to really know his stuff. He is just not who I choose to use. I was planning on using Tenn weight loss center out of UT Hospital. My insurance plan changed right after my first apt with them so I had to change docs then. Well nice to meet everyone!

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Hi, Ashlee. Glad to have you. Picking a surgeon is always a little tricky. I'm in Memphis and had Dr. George Woodman as a self pay. He always tries very hard but has little patience for anything he considers nonsense. However he is an excellent surgeon even if he can't understand my joking around.:tongue: I really thinks he cares about people. As it turns out the nurse practitioner does the fills and she, as well as all the staff, is very nice. Good luck. I hope all your experiences are encouraging.:thumbup:

Tina

[preciousmgal 0]

hello... I had my seminar tonight in Chattanooga with Dr. Ponce

[plum 0]

hello everyone... just dropping by to say hello... I hope you are all doing well... i just got home from my daily hour walk... OH the joys of weight loss... take care and hope to see some of you next Tuesday at support group... plum

[taz 2]

I plan on being there. I'll be on time since I don't have a meeting before it across town. Had my second fill today. I may have a defective port.:huh2: See you there.

Tina