Fellow Tennessean Here!
Hello Everyone-
I started off as a Vanderbilt patient back in Jan. of this year. I have nothing but great things to say about that program. Dr. Richards and his staff are really great. Unfortunately for me my insurance changed literally the week I finally got all my pre-op reqs done. And the new insurance would not approve WLS for any reason. So in July faced with NOT have the surgery I had been planning for I mad ethe decision to go to Mexico and self pay. I had VSG Aug 29th with Dr. Joya. First I want to say I tell everyone that has insurance to go to VU. The staff is caring, professional and so effiicient. But for all those faced with self pay....don't be afraid of Mexico. I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Joya and his staff. The resort was beautiful and the hospital was outstanding. I had a really easy time post surgery. I lost 19 pounds during the two weeks liquid diet pre surgery. But since then I have lost 56 pounds. I am so happy I finally was able to have WLS. My only regret---waiting far to long to do it.
I haven't really posted on the TN forum. I look forward to posting now that I found it.
I started off as a Vanderbilt patient back in Jan. of this year. I have nothing but great things to say about that program. Dr. Richards and his staff are really great. Unfortunately for me my insurance changed literally the week I finally got all my pre-op reqs done. And the new insurance would not approve WLS for any reason. So in July faced with NOT have the surgery I had been planning for I mad ethe decision to go to Mexico and self pay. I had VSG Aug 29th with Dr. Joya. First I want to say I tell everyone that has insurance to go to VU. The staff is caring, professional and so effiicient. But for all those faced with self pay....don't be afraid of Mexico. I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Joya and his staff. The resort was beautiful and the hospital was outstanding. I had a really easy time post surgery. I lost 19 pounds during the two weeks liquid diet pre surgery. But since then I have lost 56 pounds. I am so happy I finally was able to have WLS. My only regret---waiting far to long to do it.
I haven't really posted on the TN forum. I look forward to posting now that I found it.
Come join us on the loser's bench...there is always room for more!!!!!!!!
4/2008 Starting weight Preop prep 469
7/2008 Choose VSG in Mx weight 452
8/29/2008 Weight on Surgery Date 422
11/16/2009 240
11/17/2009 lower body lift 22 pounds removed
12/26/2009 current weight 225
TOTAL loss to Date 250---loving my VSG.
I am thrilled to have had the Lower Body Lift! There are times I don't even recognize myself in the mirror. It has been a wonderful year. WLS is a phenomenal tool!
4/2008 Starting weight Preop prep 469
7/2008 Choose VSG in Mx weight 452
8/29/2008 Weight on Surgery Date 422
11/16/2009 240
11/17/2009 lower body lift 22 pounds removed
12/26/2009 current weight 225
TOTAL loss to Date 250---loving my VSG.
I am thrilled to have had the Lower Body Lift! There are times I don't even recognize myself in the mirror. It has been a wonderful year. WLS is a phenomenal tool!
Glad ya joined us. Lots of good folks here. It's a great group! Jump on in with both feet!!
I would love to know more about both. Thanks for telling me. I had no idea. I joined OH years ago. But until I really started working towards WLS I didn't actually get on much. I really have only been in and out of the VSG forums until I stumbled into the TN Forum. I am excited to find you guys.
Come join us on the loser's bench...there is always room for more!!!!!!!!
4/2008 Starting weight Preop prep 469
7/2008 Choose VSG in Mx weight 452
8/29/2008 Weight on Surgery Date 422
11/16/2009 240
11/17/2009 lower body lift 22 pounds removed
12/26/2009 current weight 225
TOTAL loss to Date 250---loving my VSG.
I am thrilled to have had the Lower Body Lift! There are times I don't even recognize myself in the mirror. It has been a wonderful year. WLS is a phenomenal tool!
4/2008 Starting weight Preop prep 469
7/2008 Choose VSG in Mx weight 452
8/29/2008 Weight on Surgery Date 422
11/16/2009 240
11/17/2009 lower body lift 22 pounds removed
12/26/2009 current weight 225
TOTAL loss to Date 250---loving my VSG.
I am thrilled to have had the Lower Body Lift! There are times I don't even recognize myself in the mirror. It has been a wonderful year. WLS is a phenomenal tool!
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