Nashville Docs and Support Groups

jbtullis · July 31, 2008

I used to live in Nashville and in the process of trying to move back there. I am about 18 months post band. Looking for some recommendations on Docs in the area for fills and if there are any support groups that are open to other patients. I was banded in Kansas City by Dr. Malley. Love him and staff but that is a bit far to commute for fills if I need them.

Thanks

msm1961 · August 4, 2008

Jonathan,

I just relocated to Nashville earlier this year. I was banded by Dr. Malley on 2/2/06. I have been looking for a support group in the Franklin/Spring Hill area and have not found on yet.

I am still going back to Dr. Malley for fills. The issue is the coverage by insurance. It is cheaper for me to go back then pay here. I beleive it is called the Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity that is the cheapest (?) place for fills. Let me know when you get moved.

Marilyn

No Idea · August 7, 2008

Most support groups will take patients from any doctor. I would suggest trying Baptist Hospital in Nashville.

There are a few support groups in the Franklin area. One is on the first Monday night of the month at the Franklin Library. It is run by a nurse from Centennial Hospital. I think it starts at 6pm.

Jennywren93 · August 7, 2008

Hi! I am going through the Baptist Metabolic Surgery Center, their phone # is 615-284-2400. they seem like a great group (I am going to go to dr mcdowell. He's really nice) and they have support groups that meet at their offices. I think the lap band one meets the second tuesday of every month. call and talk to amy and see if they do fills too.

Hope the info helps!