Florida

February 11, 2004

Anyone have suggestions on surgeons in the Tampa

Bay area? Thanks for any comments.

February 15, 2004

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.

February 15, 2004

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 · February 15, 2004

hi jem :rolleyes:

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

February 16, 2004

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.