Is there anyone here in Memphis, TN? I am fairly new to the city and recently had RNY.

Hi! I live in Memphis! Who did your surgery?

Dr Wegner at St Francis

Dr Weaver is doing mine on September 23. How are you doing? What was your experience at St. Francis like? Do you go the the support groups? Great to meet someone on here from home!

My experience was awesome. The nurses at St Francis took very good care of me. They were also very knowledgeable. I had my surgery 7/2/15. So far I have lost about 52 lbs. I have not had any major issues. I just have to remember to eat at times. Overall I think I am progressing well. I have attended a few support groups and they are helpful. I just wish they were more often.

I'm so glad to hear all of this! And

That you are doing so well! Just had my pre-op today! Maybe I'll see you at one of the support group meetings!

Hi. Memphis girl here too. My surgery is 9/10. I'm doing the liver shrink now.

Hi bekbek! Who is doing your surgery? Good luck with the liver shrink!

Dr. Weaver this coming Thursday. ????

Wow!! How exciting! Will be praying for you! Let me know how it goes!

In the Memphis area as well. I do not have a surgery date yet but Dr.Wegner is who I selected.

@@bekbek how are you feeling? Give us updates please.

Hi ladies!

I'm in Mississippi, but I was doing a search for support groups, and it brought me back to BP and this page, lol. I'm looking at the sleeve in October. There are few support groups in MS, and the ones my center has (in Jackson) are at a time when I cannot make it, so I was hoping to find a good support group in the Memphis area. It's a drive, but it would be better than nothing! How have the support groups been working for you?

I'm seeing Dr. Wegner and have my final visit Thursday. All insurance required pre-op appointments done and I'm ready to submit. I had three supervised visits and I'm curious about exactly what this fourth visit is for? Will they schedule my surgery prior to approval and will I see the doctor. Also how long was your wait for surgery after you were approved and did any of you smoke and when did they test for nicotine or did they?

Sorry so many questions I'm just getting excited!!

Ok. I don't do any support groups. ( maybe I should cause I google a lot) because the NP told me that everyone was different; after I was told by some others that I wasn't feeling what I was feeling after surgery that it was all in my head.

Anyways, with my insurance you had to have 4 weigh ins and then you could submit.

They usually schedule your surgery during your preop visit. I only had 2 weeks between approval and surgery, but others have had to wait up to six weeks.

Hope this way helpful. I had Dr. Weaver, but Wegner is great also.

I have not attended any of the support groups but if you go the the memphisweightlosssurgery.com website and click on resources (at the top) and then support groups, the support group dates are listed. The next one is October 8th.

Hi ladies!

I'm in Mississippi, but I was doing a search for support groups, and it brought me back to BP and this page, lol. I'm looking at the sleeve in October. There are few support groups in MS, and the ones my center has (in Jackson) are at a time when I cannot make it, so I was hoping to find a good support group in the Memphis area. It's a drive, but it would be better than nothing! How have the support groups been working for you?

How have you been feeling? Are you able to intake the required fluids and proteins? I have so many questions but I won't overwhelm you. Wishing you a great recovery.

Ok. I don't do any support groups. ( maybe I should cause I google a lot) because the NP told me that everyone was different; after I was told by some others that I wasn't feeling what I was feeling after surgery that it was all in my head.

Anyways, with my insurance you had to have 4 weigh ins and then you could submit.

They usually schedule your surgery during your preop visit. I only had 2 weeks between approval and surgery, but others have had to wait up to six weeks.

Hope this way helpful. I had Dr. Weaver, but Wegner is great also.