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 mail, email, or fax (615-890-2820).
Step 3
Schedule an appointment with your medical doctor for the following:
- Physical exam for bariatric surgery
- Medical clearance for surgery
- Letter of medical necessity (for the insurance company)
- Lab work: CBC, CMP, Iron, Ferritin, Vitamin D, PTH
We will need all the above information from your doctor faxed to the Bariatric Center before a surgical consult can be made.
Step 4
Make an appointment with Dr. Westmoreland or Dr. Eckles at Murfreesboro Surgical Specialists; 615-867-1940. You may schedule a nutritional evaluation at the same time by calling the same number.
Step 5
Schedule a psychological evaluation with Dr. Quinn by calling # 278-8469
Step 6
Attend (1) support group at MTMC's Bariatric Center. (Click here for dates)
Final Step
Once you are submitted for approval, we will schedule you for a teaching class at the bariatric center.
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 896-0290 or stop by the front desk.
Support Groups
All group meetings are held at MTMC's Bariatric Center
Gastric Byass and Sleeve Gastrectomy patients - 5pm
- Feb. 9th
- March 9th
- April 13th
- May 11th
- June 8th
- July 13th
- August 10th
- Sept. 14th
- Oct. 12th
- Nov. 9th
- Dec. 14th
"Open" group for any bariatric surgery patient - 5pm
- Feb. 11th
- March 11th
- April 8th
- May 13th
- June 10th
- July 8th
- August 12th
- Sept. 9th
- Oct. 14th
- Nov. 11th
- Dec. 9th
"Open" group for any bariatric surgery patient - 9am
- Feb. 15th
- March 15rd
- April 19th
- May 17th
- June 21st
- July 19th
- August 16th
- Sept. 20th
- Oct. 18th
- Nov. 15th
- Dec. 20th
Lap Band patients - 5pm
- Feb. 25th
- March 25th
- April 29th
- May 27th
- June 24th
- July 29th
- August 26th
- Sept. 30th
- Oct. 28th
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. Brynda Quinn 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!!