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CMDTL - you are going to like Dr Baptista. He is very understanding and easy to talk to. I know the first week after I had my banding I thought I had made a big mistake. But then when my doctor took me off my blood pressure meds I felt 100% better and have never regreted it since. Good luck on your visit!

LemonPOPtart, well your big day is tomorrow! Dr. Baptista and his staff is so nice and they make themselves so accessible. Don't hesitate to call them if you have questions. One week after my surgery I was able to go off my blood pressure meds. That was amaszing to me. Good Luck, I'll be thinking about ya! :thumbup:

I was banded by Dr. Baptista on Mar. 17, 2009. I have been very happy with him and his staff. He even gives you his private cell number after your surgery. I have lost 50 pounds so far and am very happy. It is going a little slow for me because I am also recovering from a broken ankle and 2 surgeries on that. My exercise has been limited. But slowly but surely it is coming off. Good luck with your surgery Lemon POPtart!! :thumbup:

I am still waiting for my referral to Dr. Webb but hoping to get it within the week. I have Tricare insurance and they are less than easy to deal with! I'm nervous about the whole process but determined to keep moving forward. Glad to see so many here from Jax.

I am in Jacksonville and just starting the process. In fact, waiting on my referral to see Dr. Webb.

Hey Eddie, I was the one initially asking about Cywes. My podiatrist actually recommended him to me. She was banded about 4 weeks ago and couldn't say enough good about him. Choosing the right doc is so difficult. You listen to opinions and then just have to take a chance I guess. I had not heard of Dr. Webb though.

He does his surgeries at Memorial. Dr. Chappano is at St. Vincent's isn't he? I have seen ads on tv and in the paper mentioning his name. Cywes did my podiatrist about a month ago. She couldn't say enough about him. She said she knew about 3 nurses and some others that had their surgery with him. Said he even gave her his cell number to call any time she had a question or concern.

Everybody is so positive, I am hearing such good things. I am just about at the point where I think I am ready to make an appt. with the doctor to begin the evaluation process. I don't think I will have any problem qualifying.

I'm in Jacksonville but haven't been banded...yet. I'm still in the learning stage, trying to soak up all the info I can. The doc I'm considering is Cywes. Ever heard of him?

I haven't made appt. with doctor yet. I'm still in the learning phase, trying to get the good, the bad and the ugly re banding. It is a drastic step to take, but when all else fails...and your health is beginning to fail too....

I've know about the lapband for quite awhile but just a few days ago I was able to talk to someone who actually had the surgery...a doctor no less. She was just banded 3 weeks ago and can't say enough good about it and her doctor. I need to lose 100+ pounds. I have several issues interfering with weight loss and now some medical issues are beginning to surface. I'm in my late 50s, is it too late for me? I want to live to see my grandchildren's children! Any help :help::help:, advice...good and bad would be appreciated.