Terri,  I am so proud of you.. You have been such an inspiration..  Keep up the good work... We need a new picture next week because you are much smaller than this one...

To all my Vanderbilt Valuables... Keep up the fight... It is so worth it...

Hi Kelly,
I tried to send you a PM but couldtn find your member ID I guess.  I am considering having the sleeve done, and I have seen Dr Boyce for first visit.  Would like to hear about your experience. I have already been approved, but cant bring myself to schedule it ,..LOL..Actually, starting a new job and wont have time until Christmas.  But would love to hear from his patients, I dont know anyone who has gone there.
Thanks
heather

Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity is now accepting new Medicare patients for bariatric surgery. Medicare guidelines for weight loss surgery have changed, making it easier to qualify. If your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or greater and you have a qualifying health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc., you may qualify under Medicare. Click here to check your BMI.   To insure you meet Medicare guidelines, we will need the following information; 1.     Medical records from your doctor documenting your weight and health issues for the last two years. We will request this for you. 2.     Recent lab work from your doctor showing you do not have an endocrine problem such as thyroid disease. We will request this for you. 3.     Letter of Support from your doctor, stating they feel weight loss surgery will help you. We will request this for you. 4.     A psychological evaluation. To attend a free informational seminar to learn more, please call (615) 342-1919. To begin the process prior to attending a seminar, please click here to complete our health questionnaire. Final clearance for surgery will be determined at the surgeon consultation.   Thank you,

 I am sorry to say that at a recent information seminar at St. Catherine's Hall @ St. Frances Hospital, Dr Weaver stated she does not take any TennCare/medicaid. She only takes Medicare and private insurances.

Meets tonight, 4/13:
Cookeville (Putnam Co.) Time: 5:30 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month Location: Cookeville Regional Mecial Center, Education Room #2 Description: This group is facilitated by Jane Ellen (931) 252-5263 [email protected] or thejaneellen.com

Meets Thursday, 4/28:
Cookeville (Putnam Co.) Time: 5:30 on the 4th Thursday of the month Location: Cookeville Regional Mecial Center, Education Room #2 Description: This group is facilitated by Kerri Bullock (931) 445-7301 or (931) 239-4635 [email protected]