Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Dr. Jack Rutledge in Chattanooga TN



Recommended Posts

Has anyone used Dr. Rutledge in Chattanooga? He was recommended by a few people I know who have had bypass surgery, but I don't personally know anyone who has used him for the band. I'm finished w/ my 6 mos of "paperwork" for the insurance company and the next step is for me to make an appointment with the surgeon of my choice and start that process. I am trying to decide between him and Dr. Colquitt who is in Maryville. Any info you guys have would be greatly appreciated!

:biggrin2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yeah, Ponce was my first pick but my insurance doesn't cover him. Go figure!!

I had Ponce too and he wasn't listed on my insurance as being in network, but turns out he is. Guess he is shy lol. You can always try Dr Frohm or Dr Paynter. I have met both and both are very great. They know their stuff!

I had a friend I used to work with that went all the way to Nashville to use Dr. Rutlidge but that was for the bypass. I think that is all he does...

Check out www.gastricbandinstitute.com they are pretty great!

Good luck!:thumbup:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×