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Thanks for the help Tammy

How can I tell which incision is where the fill will be ? I have 5 incisions 4 really small ones and one about 4 in long Any help will be greatly appreicated. I was banded 12/13/05 and am down 25 lbs I will have my first fill on 01/26. Thanks, Tammy

Hello Fellow Tennesseans, I was just wondering where you were banded. I was banded 12/13/05 at Vanderbilt So far everything is going great. I am down 25lbs and will have my first fill on the 26 of this month. Good Luck to everyone and GOD BLESS Tammy

I had my surgery on the 13th. I aam feeling better and am down 25 lbs. Hope everyone is doing great! God Bless, Tammy

I have smoked for about 24 years except when I was pregant and nursing. I go to Dr. Holzman Monday I'll just have to see what he says. I too will need support during Christmas I also want this ro my last fat Christmas Good luck to you nad Thanks for answering Tammy

Hello, Did you know that we weigh the same and have the same goal This is really neat Perhaps we can help each other reach our goals. I am having trouble quitting smaoking. Any suggestions? I need this surgery and am afraid I am going to blow it. Good luck to you and thanks for listening. Tammy

My insurance will not pay for the hospital Dr. Morton uses. They will pay at Vandy. I am do tohave WLS on the 13th of Dec. Thanks for the words and sharing. Tammy

Hello, I am scheduled to have lapband surgery on Dec 13. I willbe using Dr. Holzman. Has anyone been done at Vandy?. Any words of advice? I am excited and a little nrevous. I have been overweight my whole life and am not sure what to do. I want so badly to do everything right. Any thoughts or advice will be greatly appricated. Tammy

Has anyone been told they HAD to quit before the lapband would be done? Also, if you did quit what method did you use? I am really having a hard time with this. Thanks, Tammy

Hello, I live in Summertown about 60 miles south of Nashville I am researching the band If I have it done it will be at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Good luck to all and I hope to speak to each soon Tammy

Thank you for the information and Good luck to you I am at a point that I can not even imagine losing 10 lbs much less 70 Good luck and God Bless Tammy

Hello, I am new and have been researching lapband for a while know. I am really impressed with this site. I am going to a seminar on Tueaday and have appointment with the dr. on the 30th. I live in southern Tennessee and will be using Vanderbilt in Nashville. I would apreciate any advice you deem important I am 43 years old wife, mother of 2 teenage girls and a pre-K teacher I am 5'4" amd weight 270 lbs. I am afraid if I don't do something soon I will shorten the time God has given me. I want to be healthy and am so tired of being tired. Thank you for taking the time to listen and my God bless you all. Tammy