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Patient Information
Steps to Surgery
Step 1
Attend a seminar at MTMC's Bariatric Center (click here for dates)
Step 2
Complete the "Patient Questionnaire" and return to The Bariatric Center via in person, by mail, email, or fax (615-396-5700).
Step 3
Go see your medical doctor for the following:
- Physical exam and clearance for bariatric surgery
- 1 office note per year with weight x 5 years (2006-Current)
A MUST BEFORE STEP 4! - 10% or 6 month weight loss program with PCP or Dietitian
- Letter of Medical Necessity
- Lab work: CBC, CMP, Iron, Ferritin, Vitamin D, PTH
- Cardiac/Pulmonary clearance letters from specialist if this applies to you.
Step 4
Schedule a Psychological and Nutritional evaluation:
- Dr. Lisa Webb and Dr. Kenith Robins Psychologist (TN Care provider, does not accept AmeriChoice and/or Amerigroup) 615.310.1491
- Elysse Beasley Senior Psychological Examiner 615.896.9160
- Heather Wanke Nutritionist 615.867.1940 Ins. Not accepted, $75.00 fee (Must Be Seen)
- Athena Consulting, 615-320-1155 - Murfreesboro (Wednesday - Friday) and Nashville (Monday - Friday, has Spanish speaking psychologist). Not a TN Care provider.
Step 5
Attend (1) support group at MTMC's Bariatric Center. (Click here for dates)
Step 6
Contact the Bariatric Insurance Specialist (Shavon 615.396.4965) to ensure all the necessary paperwork has been received. Once received Susan (615.867.1940) will contact you for your consult with Dr. Eckles or Dr. Westmoreland of Murfreesboro Surgical Specialist.
Final Step
Once approved, Shavon or Anne Marie will schedule a Pre-Operative class at MTMC's Bariatric Center. Stacy at Murfreesboro Surgical Specialist will contact you for your weigh in appointment with the surgeon.
Aftercare Programs
Bariatric surgery is only one small component of the overall success for weight management. Physical activity, good nutritional habits, and smoking cessation are essential to a patient's long-term weight maintenance and health. The most successful long-term surgical weight loss patients are committed to exercise. We want to help you achieve and sustain your personal goals while providing encouragement, support, and direction every step of the way.
Participants meet one-one-with an Exercise Physiologist to:
- Discuss and record personal goals.
- Develop a plan to achieve your goals.
- Develop a cardiovascular and strength training program.
- Evaluate your program on a regular basis to adjust, as needed.
For free exercise consultations for life, participants do not need to be a member of the Wellness Center to meet one-on-one with an Exercise Physiologist. A general or detailed program information. Prior to participation, a physician's referral and release is required. To participate in this program, call the Wellness Center at 396-5500 or stop by the front desk.
2012 Bariatric Seminar Schedule
All seminars are held at MTMC's Bariatric Center
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January July
1- 5-12 5pm 7-5-12 5pm
1- 9-12 430pm 7-9-12 5pm
1-18-12 5pm 7-18-12 5pm
1-24-12 9am 7-24-12 9am
February August
2-2-12 5pm 8-2-12 5pm
2-6-1 430pm 8-6-12 5pm
2-15-12 5pm 8-15-12 5pm
2-21-12 9am 8-21-12 9am
March September
3-1-12 5pm 9-6-12 5pm
3-5-12 430pm 9-10-12 5pm
3-14-12 5pm 9-19-12 5pm
3-20-12 9am 9-25-12 9am
April October
4-5-12 5pm 10-4-12 5pm
4-9-12 430 pm 10-8-12 5pm
4-18-12 5pm 10-17-12 5pm
4-24-12 9am 10-23-12 9am
May November
5-3-12 5pm 11-1-12 5pm
5-7-1 430pm 11-5-12 5pm
5-16-12 5pm 11-27-12 9am
5-22-12 9am
June December
6-7-12 5pm 12-6-12 5pm
6-11-12 430pm 12-10-12 5pm
6-20-12 5pm 12-19-12 5pm
6-26-12 9am
2012 MTMC Bariatric Support Group Schedule
Jan. 10 – 5pm GBP/Sleeve Feb. 7 – 5pm GBP/Sleeve March 6 –5pmGBP/Sleeve
Jan. 19 – 5pm “open” Feb. 16 – 5pm “open” March 15 –5pm “open”
Jan. 23 – 9am “open” Feb. 20 – 9am “open” March 22 – 6 to 8pm
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Jan. 26 – 5pm LB group Feb. 23 – 5pm LB group March 29–5pm LB group
April 3 – 5pm“open” May 1– 5pmGBP/Sleeve June 5 –5pmGBP/Sleeve
April 10 – 5pm GBP/Sleeve May 10 – 5pm “open” June 14 – 5pm “open”
Spring Fashion Swap
April 16 – 9am “open” May 14 –9am “open” June 18–9am “open”
April 26 – 5pm LB group May 24 – 5pm LB group June 28 –5pm LB group
July 3 – 5pm “open” Aug. 1 – 5pm GBP/Sleeve Sept. 5 – “open” group
July 10 – 5pm GBP/Sleeve Aug.7 – 5pm “open” Sept. 13 –5pm GBP/SV
July 16 – 9am “open” Aug.16 – 9am “open” Sept. 17 –9am “open”
July 26 – 5pm LB group Aug. 20 – 5pm LB group Sept. 27 –5pm LB group
Oct. 3 – 5pmGBP/Sleeve Nov. 6 – 5pm GBP/Sleeve Dec. 4 –5pmGBP/Sleeve
Oct. 9 – 5pm “open” Nov. 15 – 5pm “open” Dec. 11 –5pm “open”
Oct. 15 – 9am “open” Nov. 19 – 9am “open” Dec. 20 –9am “open”
Oct. 25 – 5pm LB group Nov. 29 (Thanksgiving) Dec. 24 No group
Clothing Swap No Group
ALL MEETINGS WILL BE IN SUITE 405, SETON BUILDING: MTMC
Sample of support group activities:
- Bariatric Cooking with Jen Hartman, RD
- Aerobic Exercise (low impact) class
- Bariatric recipe exchange; how to read food labels
- Psychologist Dr. B. Charles Ihrig helps with stress, good habits and change after surgery
- Q&A with a Bariatric Nurse Coordinator
NEW! Clothing Swap - coming in April
Come join us for support, encouragement and alot of fun!!