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Thanks for the link. I didn't find any info for the meetings on that page so I called them. She gave me the center's number and I got a web page from them and the meeting times. Here is the link if anyone else is looking welcome to Middle Tennessee Medical Center | Hospital Services | Bariatrics/Weight Loss | Support Groups

Just as an update, I can tell you what I found from talking to Dr. Morton's office. He is probably not the Dr. you want to go to if you are just looking for maintenance if another Dr did your surgery. He wanted 500.00 for a fill. At that price it's a lot cheaper to drive back and forth to my Dr. in KC. He only charges 100.00 for a fill. Oh well, maybe they have a support group that is open to all patients. That is what I am most interested in anyway.

Hey, I just moved to the Nashville area from KC. I was banded almost 2 years ago by Dr. Malley in KC. I was looking for a surgeron's office here to develop a relationship. In talking with the Allergen rep via Dr. Malley's office, they gaveme Dr. Morton's name. Can anyone on here vouch for him or let me know if he does support groups or anything? Thanks

Hey I am new to the area and live in Smyrna. How can I find out more about the support group you mentioned? Is there a web site or anything?

i don't think i ever actually felt the band itself. I feel the port of course and even 18 months out I still run my hand over it without thinking about it. Weird I know.

I used to live in Nashville and in the process of trying to move back there. I am about 18 months post band. Looking for some recommendations on Docs in the area for fills and if there are any support groups that are open to other patients. I was banded in Kansas City by Dr. Malley. Love him and staff but that is a bit far to commute for fills if I need them. Thanks

Any of the guys on here had plastic surgery? What did you have done and how long after reaching your goal did you have it done? Trying to gauge when and what I should have done. I know I need it to get rid of the skin issues but the skin is in places that I don't ever see mentioned in the other plastic surgery sections if you know what I mean. Thanks

I started seeing one about 5 months ago. I lost about 130 pounds before I went to see him. It's been great. He was pretty baffled about the lap band at first. He had a ton of questions for me too. But its been a great experience. I would recommend it.

Dr. S. I haven't seen any guy posts on here. What is the most common surgery for men post weight loss. I am thinking it is similiar to the TT stuff already mentioned. I lost about 130 pounds. I keep telling my wife I have another 50 to go but she disagrees. She thinks 30 tops. Anyway, the extra skin is the problem now of course. Thoughts Jonathan

Does Dr. Wellborn have a web site? Good luck on the surgery. Both you guys look like you are just getting ready to go here! Good for you guys! It's a rollercoaster so make sure the bar is firmly on your lap. Or like me everything was firmly on you! HA

what's the story? I haven't heard anything and we go to the same place. PM if you need to.

I had lapband almost one year ago in Kansas City, KS. My family and I are looking to move to the LR area this year. Just wondering if you guys can recommend a LR area Dr. I can move to for follow up and fill maintenance? Thanks

That is awesome!

Just wondering if any of you have set some short term goals in the journey we have laid out ahead of us. Wondering if anyone would be interested in maybe starting a tracking of mini goals we set for ourselves over the month or something. Anyone up for it?

Wow! You guys have me in awe. My most to lose is 225 to get to a normal BMI, 175 pounds. Not sure that is a realistic goal for me yet but as I lose I seem to keep moving my end goal. I find the only way to move forward is to focus on the baby steps. We can do this together!