One thing that really impressed me about Centennial is that they have a bariatric ward specifically for patiemts undergoing WLS.  The nurses were all fantastic, I loved every one of them.

Also, I couldn't give higher props to all of the CMCWLS staff!  Every last one of them is a top flight PRO who trul;y cares about the patients and getting us to a healthy goal.

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 Tell her to try Centennial Center for Medical Weightloss or Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville...I know for a fact that Gateway accepts her insurance, with Centennial she's going to have to jump through alot of hoops

I'm in the Knoxville area and I've had everything done with dr Tom Gallaher

 When does the support group meet?  I live about 2 hours from Nashville and would love to try to make it to some support groups.  I had surgery in May of 2008.  Was doing well until last year and my port began leaking.  I recently had a port replacement and want to get back on track after regaining 28 pounds.  I'm very short so every pound shows.  Hopefully this new port will help give me the confidence I lost over the last year!  I know it is up to me but in my mind "maybe this will help my confindence".  I'm sure a lot of family members are laughing behind my back saying "I told you so", but I am determined to do this again!  Thanks for letting me vent.  Your posts have helped me so much over the past several years.