Florida

[Guest Jem]

Anyone have suggestions on surgeons in the Tampa

Bay area? Thanks for any comments.

[Guest jackie c]

Dr Jawad in Ocala FL came highly recommended to me. I have been to a seminar he had on WLS in Orlando and for a consult at his office in Ocala. So far, they have been great to work with. I have BC/BS insurance and have to meet a six month dr supervised diet requirement with them (in addition to other things) before they will even consider approval. So that is what I am doing right now. Self pay though Dr Jawad is running $12,000. If I cannot get insurance approval, this will be the route I take. Good luck.

[Guest Jem]

Hi Jackie C,

Thanks for the info. I also have BC/BS and I have heard of some of their requirements as well. I did find where they have a seminar every Wed. in Celebration, FL (near Orlando). I am happy for you...you have started your journey with Dr. Jawad. How long has this dr. been performing the surgery? Do you have to lose a certain amount of weight during your 6-month supervised diet? I wish you lots of luck jackie c, keep in touch.

Thank you,

Lynette

[sara 0]

hi jem

i was just banded on friday the 13th ( i love my date lol ) i had dr grossbard , he is in zephyrhills i can give you his number if you want ... my surgery went great , and i love the idea that he talked with us for 2 hours after surgery to answer any more questions that we had, he also showed us the surgery on video ( but wouldnt tell us which one of us it was lol ) there were 4 of us that day that had been banded , i have to say i am very pleased that i chose him as my surgeon, he is blunt and to the point about everything and he even has the band on himself and has lost 105 lbs , so that is also a plus in my descision, i also live in tampa ... feel free to email me if you want to know anything else ok and good luck !!!

sara

[Guest jackie c]

Lynette: The website for Dr Jawad is:

www.bariatriccenterofocala.com

you should be able to more info there. Also, they have an email address that they will answer any specific questions you have.

I got a recommendation about Dr Jawad from a lady who lives in Tampa. She is on the lap band forum at obesityhelp.com. She had her surgery done about 6 months ago and it very pleased with Dr. Jawad and his follow up care. Good luck to you with your decision.

[Guest Jem]

Hi Jackie C,

Good to hear from you again...I am going to check out the info on that site. Thanks so much...Take care