Anyone still out there?

I live outside Chattanooga - how about you?

Congatulations on your band! I live in Smyrna And Doctor Morton at Southern Hills did my surgery (He is great). I am not sure how much I have lost now, but the last time I checked I had lost around 110 lbs. I will tell you that is is very important to stay on top of those fills. Sometimes I just get lazy and start enjoying being able to eat and the weight will creep back up on you. Good Luck! Oh yeah, dont worry about getting that fill, they are not painful at all, your doctor should give you a numbing shot before the fill. Keep us posted!

Hey Buttercup,

I'm in N'ville, will be banded on 4-18 and can't wait! Sorry for your troubles and I just wanted to offer support to you. Hope it all gets better for you.

Laundrea :-)

Hi Denise!!!

I just saw your before/after pics and immediately came down to this section to see if you were here too!

You look great! Nice job! You are inspiring.

Yes, Dr. Ponce. He's a nice guy. I really feel more "connected" to Brooke and Amanda since they are the front line so to speak.

How are you doing?

Hi Buttercup!

I live outside Chattanooga. I gained some back after I started solids but am doing a little better now.

I had my first fill last Tuesday and honestly.... it was nothing. I was so worried and it was for nothing! You know how you get your finger pricked to check hemoglobin? Well to me, it hurt less than that!

Good luck!

I am calling my doc tomorrow as I don't feel anymore restriction now than I did before my fill but I have been told they are fairly conservative. So... maybe they'll schedule me for another one sooner rather than later.

Again, good luck!

Hello, Newby here, just found the site, I was banded in Clarksville Tn, near Fort campbell Ky, I was banded on Nov 22nd, 2004, Glad to have found this site, DR. Linda Hruska did my surgery at Gateway medical center, they have recently opened an bariatric center. Really great Dr.

Hey Emmy,

I'm from Ringgold, just outside Chattanooga. I had my surgery on the 10th of March. Dr. Ponce was my surgeon. Nice to hear from someone close by. Feel free to keep in touch:)

Hey Guys: I am gonna be in Nashville for the month of April. Wanna plan a luncheon or something?

Would be a hoot to meet you guys.

Ya'll just let me know when and where and I'm there. Can't Wait:)

OK where is everyone located?

I will be in Nashville, Clarksville, Atlanta.

I can travel to wherever works best.

Is there a more centrally located area?

Check in people.

I'm in Chattanooga.

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

I live about 25 mins from Clarksville, Clarksville is where I had my surgery, by Dr. Hruska.

Nashville on the other hand is about 2 to 2 and half hours for me. It sounds like fun, I maybe able to do this, If I am not working again by then.

My wife(the bandee) and I live just outside of Chattanooga, takes us about 20 mins. to get to Hooter's, our favorite place to eat(when she can handle solids).

Hello all you TN bandsters! I plan on being in the Chattanooga area on the 14th and again on the 25th or 26th. I would love to plan a dinner or something with you guys. Let me know.

Hi Emmy.... I am Nancy, was banded yesterday 3-08-06 in Dalton with Dr Ponce. I live in the Chattanooga area. And i am still on the pain meds.... and kin of LOOPY from it.

Would love to hear from you.

Nancy R.