I sorry I won't be of much help. I am also in middle TN and have thought of getting surgery for the past couple of years. The Vanderbilt website is sort of helpful. I just got through checking it out. I am now getting serious about it. I have a sister in law who got the sleeve surgery and a year later she looks like she has gained most of it back, so??? I have seen many pics on this site showing good progress. I am afraid of dying or complications and also having the loose skin. I'm 50 and have enough things falling down as it is-ha ha. Well I am also same weight as you. I lost 50 pds. 2 yrs ago on Atkins, but as soon as I broke the diet I gained it all back eventually, so yes I'm tired of the up and down and ready to get on with it. Like I said I don't have experience to help you, but I wanted you to know your not the only one dealing with this. 

I have my sleeve date, 3/2/15 with Dr. Houston. My consultation is the 10th of february, so I know I can ask these questions then. But worth a shot having them answered now.

What size bougie does he use?

Will I have a roommate at Centennial?

How many insisions, and where on my belly will they be?

Thanks!

My goal was not offend anyone..and sorry if I did.  But I was coming from the perspective that there are some amazing weight loss program out there that fix the metabolism and other things to help people lose weight and keep it off. 

Natural weight loss can help you lose 30lbs in short few weeks.

Have any of you tried any natural no surgery approach to losing weight.