wrangler054

years ago I had gallbladder surgery and began by period right before the surgery. I told the nurse and she said it wouldn't be a problem. I don't remember what they did but I didn't have any problems at all.

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday July 18 at 9AM.

I just had my appointment with Dr. Olsen at Centennial Med. Center in Nashville and my surgery is scheduled for July 18. I could of scheduled it sooner but due to my work schedule this is the soonest I could do. I'm so excited. I've wanted this for years!

Hello. I'm Michelle, 36yo from Nashville. I've been thinking about the band for years and tried 5 years ago through my insurance company but they said no. I got a new job and tried through my current insurance and they said no, so now I've decided to self pay. I have my appointment with Dr. Olsen at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville this Thursday June 7th and my appointment with their psychologist the following Thursday. I am very excited. I've waited a long time for this. My co-workers and family are very excited for me. My husband is extremely supportive. We married when I was over weight and he always said the weight never bothered him but if it bothers me then he supports me in my decision. I was always bigger than other kids growing up, taller and fatter. Even in High School I was bigger even though I played basketball and ran track. I fell into the trap of thinking I was huge when the other girls would wear smalls and I'd wear an extra large. Looking back now, I see that in High School I was the perfect weight (muscle weights more than fat.) but now as an adult, I'm obese. 335 pounds. I want to do this not only for me but for my husband because I want to live a long life with him. Thursday can't get here fast enought - that is the day when my surgery date will be set!

I'm in Nashville and have my doctor's appointment with Dr. Olsen at Centennial this Thursday June 8. I am also a self pay because my insurance won't pay for it. The cost above is exact and when you self pay, Dr. Olsen cut 15% off of his fee. The cost of the sugery does not include his office consultation $230.00 and the cost of the psychologist they send you to before the surger. I think the psychologist is $290 or $390. I am excited. From what I've read/heard of Dr. Olsen is that he cares for his patients yet he is a strict Dr and will tell you how things are even if you don't want to hear it. This is the type of Dr. I need.