Hello Tennessee Forum Members

I was a member several years ago and at long last have gotten my approval.   My surgeon will be Dr David Dyer.   I hope to be able to hear from people whose surgery has been done by Dr Dyer.

When does the next Fountain City support group meet. ?

Hi Grace,

One hurdle down.

Good for you.

Rhonda

Hi, I had surgery 2/28 this year with Dr. Wegener.  I will tell you what I remember.  First of all, you should be going to your primary doc for the 6 months of weigh-ins.  Near the end of the weigh-ins you will meet with the dietician.  I think before I met with her, I had to attend two nutrition classes (it may have been after).  I did not have to have (and they don't require) a sleep study anymore unless insurance does.  I had CIGNA, and they do not require that.  My six months ended in Dec. '10.  I was originally scheduled for 2/1/11, but changed to 2/28 per my own choice.  Approval only took a week or less.  My PCP was very helpful in sending my referral letter with weigh-ins to the clinic. 

You can come to the support group meetings now:  psyche support meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of ech month; nutrition support, 2nd Thursday each month.   That will help you prepare for post-op and meet pre- and post-op surgery patients.  Very helpful!

Hope to see you there soon.  PM me if you have any questions.

Khem

Hello all.. Its been a while! I am doing good. Getting in my protein and fluids!! No barfing episodes in several weeks now. I feel like I can eat normally. No drinking with meals unless it is wine. LOL which is about twice per week.

My question is about loose skin.. I saw on extreme makeover that the guy had about 40 pounds of loose skin... How do you determine how much loose skin that you have in terms of pounds?

I have a little wrinkling around the top of my thighs.. but nothing that is severe enough to get plastic surgery for.. I mean I can't wear a bikini but I can wear a swimsuit with a coverup.. My tummy looks like a deflated balloon but again nothing that I can't cover up with clothing.

 Also which plastic surgeon has the least expensive consult in the Nashville area? How much can I expect to pay for just a consult?

Thanks for any feedback you can offer!