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I'm near jackson TN surgery in Nashville TN with Dr. Clements

I (and doctors) over the years have had these convos with her. She doesn't see where I need help. She calls me "chunky" or "healthy" when actually I'm MORBIDLY OBESE. It's like she doesn't see where it hurts to have sweets. She could eat a box of little debbie a day and not gain an ounce! I have talked to her about this surgery many times and she snarls her nose to it and tells me I'm being ridiculous about it all. Her sister died from diabetic complications. She was obese like I am. Now that I think about it, I don't think she wants to come to grips with the fact that I could easily be next.....

Which kind do ya have? I have reserve selct which is just like standard

Ahhh I was auto corrected :/ I meant Christopher

Hi chris!! And welcome ????

My mom lives with my husband and I for the past year following her husband's death ( cancer ). I love my mom but recently she has become my worst enemy. It is almost like a sabotage against me. She brings food in the house I'm trying to stay away from and will ask me if I want them Knowing that I'm trying to lose weight. She tells me I'm depriving myself all together, but I'm not. I don't crave the sweets right now ,but when I see them I'm like dang that would taste soooo good. She is a major factor in my obesity. She would sneak me sweets behind my dad's back and let me eat whatever I wanted as a child.... how ( without snapping her little neck -that's a joke!!!!) Get her to stop the madness and to get her on my side and not against me!?!?!?

it made a huge difference from the other surgeon I saw. He made me feel super optimistic ????

I love that doc!!! He was so attentive and made sure numerous times I didn't have questions. I found out that I am negative for hpylori, that my insurance only needs 3 months weight loss attempts, got all my labs done, and scheduled all my apps for my NUT and PSYCHOLOGICAL exam. It's all going great so far!!!!

I am a nervous wreck lol. Wish me luck folks!! I hope I get me a bit of good news today today I am chosen to be optimistic and hopeful ????????

I have tricare and I can't find out anything from anyone :/ I go see my surgeon tomorrow. Do u have prime or reserve select? It is ALL different as to what is covered, needed, as well as where u get it done

Lau4lau I once sat through a lecture by a bariatric surgeon who flat out said mental health, depression, and anxiety had nothing to do with obesity that it was strictly bad eating habits (?!?!?!?!?!) There are HUNDREDS of different research studies done that say otherwise. Now looking how uninformed a surgeon is, just imagine how uninformed the general public is!!! People see over weight people as lazy and gluttonous. They have no idea that it's a disease. It is an addiction. I posted about my breakthrough with my husband just this past weekend!!! It took me literally being fed up to the point I vented it all out.

Hope you guys have a speedy recovery!!!! GOD BLESS!!!

Thank you!! I have an amazing pcp!!! When I say this woman will fight for you I mean FIGHT. She is the most down to earth doc I have ever come across and she makes sure she sits down with you and answers any questions you have. I have never once felt rushed or unwanted there

Can't wait to join ya ????

I'm in the weighting room and my head is spinning with questions I should ask her. She is super supportive of me having the surgery (we have spoke on it before). I have never been nervous of having to see her before, but now I feel like a huge ball of nerves.... makes no sense!!! I'm glad things are getting back on track for me, I really REALLY hope I don't hit many walls this time :/

Oh my goodness! I know that has to be frustrating and painful! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!

I was completely addicted to sons of anarchy and the walking dead. I also love criminal minds

I'm gonna have to use tricare. If self pay was an option I would definitely do that!!!!! I was told they will cover the tummy tuck and breathe augmentation if medically necessary so I'm hoping all this will go in my favor

I go see my pcp tomorrow, but with TCRS we don't have referrals. We go see who ever we want as long as they are listed on the website as in the network. I wanted to kinda find out all I could before I go see her so we can pull up and see what all counts as being done or not. The website says you have to show failed diets, but I have been over weight since 1st grade!! I've been on a lot of diets just none documented

Vanderbilt is okayed by tricare and so is my doc. That much I did find out for sure lol

And thank u bellabloom!!!!! I feel very lucky for sure. I honestly wish I would have just told him straight up a long time ago my issues I have. Honestly this sight has helped me open up to him. Seeing that you aren't alone in a struggle is massive!!!

I just couldn't see myself choosing a surgeon who seemed bored with talking about it.... I want a dr with passion and fight!!!!

I have tricare reserve select south which falls under humana. When you call they say 6 months of Jenny craig, weight watchers etc, are required but a length of time wasn't on the website:/ I have depression and sleep apnea. My blood pressure and sugar levels are ok. My bmi is 56 or 57%!!! I'm really hoping they don't give me a hard time

See I've honestly never been able to afford those programs :/ we have 4 kids we take care of and that extra cash just doesn't exist for us.????

thank you so much!! It was the most liberating thing I think I have ever done. It was like carrying around a huge secret and burden. I feel so so much better now!!!