My surgery is scheduled for 10/15/15. I start my liquid diet 10/1/15. I was wondering if there was anyone else in Mid. TN going through this around the same time?

I'm in the Nashville area and was sleeved yesterday at Vanderbilt. What area are you in?

I am in the Nashville area also, but surgery will be in Murfreesboro. How are you doing? Are you still in hospital? I would love to follow you since you are about 2 1/2 weeks ahead of me. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Thanks for the well wishes. I had to stay one night here at Vandy and am currently waiting on my discharge paperwork to be done so I can head home. Over all things haven't been bad, the worst of the pain hits when I'm getting in or out of the bed.

If you don't mind my asking what made you decide to do surgery so far away from Nashville?

I'm self pay. Good experienced physician there that worked out good rate with hospital for self pay patients.

Ah that makes sense to go there then.

Hello!! I am in Ashland City, TN and looking to get sleeved in Murfreesboro as well since my insurance won't cover it. How much was your self-pay price? Did you have the cash or get financed? Thanks so much for all your help!!

My self pay was $12k plus another $300 for nutritionist and psych eval. I pulled cash from my credit card to pay for it. You can pay by card but they charge a little more for that.

Thanks!!!

My self pay was $12k plus another $300 for nutritionist and psych eval. I pulled cash from my credit card to pay for it. You can pay by card but they charge a little more for that.

What did your pre op diet consist of and how long were you on it?

2 week liquid diet before surgery.