Central Florida Lapbandsters?

[leedorr 0]

oops sent to soon! lol It's ok to be a little nervous I was also. but it will be ok. Sharon

[beautiful 0]

hello Telly

I'm over in Altamonte Springs. I was banded in 05. I've only had 1 fill since the initial surgery and I lost a total of 138. I'm doing extremely well however I am unhappy with the amount of excess skin I have in my midsection. I'd love to keep in touch.

[michiganer 0]

Beautiful-I work downtown and have a seasonal job at the Altamonte mall. I just got banded on the 4th. It has been a struggle. I would meet with you or anyone else in the Central FL area. I would love to talk to people face to face.

[Judy 127 0]

Hi, Judy here in Jacksonville Fl. This is my first post just joined. I did some research and found you guys. Talked to my Dr today about maybe getting banded. Right now I have kidney stone surgery on the 27 of this month. So I'll have to wait awhile. Anyone else here know of any other seniors who have had the band surgery? I'm not exactly a spring chicken anymore. Looking forward to keeping up with all the Fl sucess stories. Judy:clap2:

[nancy j 0]

Hi Girls!

I was born and raised in Central Florida! now I live in Oregon.

But I did want to day hello and how much I miss the weather.... as I look out the window at snow, snow, snow......

I often come to FL to visit my family. Do you have local meetings?

Oh I'm from Ocala.

[My Life Back 1]

Anyone in the Gainesville area?

I am new to the boards - and new to the "journey". I have done alot of research on the topic and started my journey (along with my hubby), but haven't gotten very far yet. :Banane34:

I am just curious if anyone is in the Gainesville area and used Dr. Hipp at North Fla Regional. I haven't seen him yet, but hope to by the end of Jan.

I have insurance that will cover the WLS, a primary who will support me, and a hubby who will have the surgery the same day as me....whenever that rolls around. :rolleyes

I feel pretty fortunate to have an insurance that will cover the WLS without having to jump through hoops for a change. However, I keep having this "feeling" that something is going to stand in my way.... I mean, so far, it is going pretty smooth - so I am thinking that my co-morbidities won't qualify or something like that. I just keep thinking that this is all too good to be true... ya know??

Anyway - just wanted to hear from someone who has used the services in the Gainesville area and get their take on the drs, facilities, etc.

Thanks - looking forward to meeting local bandsters :clap2:

[Terrilen 0]

Hi Guys! I was banded by Dr Grossbard in Pasco County near Tampa back in Oct of 05! I cannot belive it has been that long! I have had nothing but a fight out of my band since it was put in, I will spare you the boreing details but the vast majority of it has been my fault! So I have lost about 35 pounds but I have been sick the whole time, I have not had my band checked in 3 years and am having difficuties that I am statring to become worried about I need to find a Dr here Localy that is a medicare provider being that is all that I have. I look forward to getting to know everyone! I need the support right now Take care Terri:rolleyes2:

[joyce2525 0]

Hey Melinda,

I am not Central Florida, but was just so excited to see someone posting under the Florida thread that I had to stop by and say hi. Actually, I did live in Central Florida until 4 years ago. I grew up in Mt. Dora and then moved to Leesburg. We moved to Jacksonville, so I am now northeast Florida.

I am getting my band on the 28th and hope we all have lots of success. :biggrin:

hi i also live in jacksonville wher do you get your fills

[joyce2525 0]

Hi Would You Please Provide Me With The Address For Dr. Kim?

[kuchiegrl1 1]

Dr Kim is at Celebration Hospital in Orlando...seems to be very nice....I went to a seminar there when I first started researching. I ended up with Dr Krish in Pasco county. I was banded Nov 26th, 2007. I need to get more restriction I think. I have had one fill so far, 4cc. My doc was disappointed that I gained 6lbs from Dec 11th, to Jan 3rd. I too was very disappointed. He said that I need to try harder, and hopefully with this fill I will notice a difference. So far I have lost another 7lbs. But I need to focus more, and get some exercising in order to lose more before my next follow up.

Anyhow, good luck to you all....Debbie

[zippyz 0]

Hi Everyone! I was recently banded (12/19/17) by Dr. Keith Kim of Us Bariatrics and would love to know if there is a support group that meets in person in the Orlando area. Thanks!!!!!!!

Zona

[pongomom 0]

I did on 12/19/05and have lost 120 lbs. i really like him...going tomorrow for a fill..

[pongomom 0]

I would like to know about a support group that is not all the way to celebration..

[pongomom 0]

phone 407 764 4000 ask for bariactrics dr. kim

[zippyz 0]

Hi Guys,

I was banded 12/19/07 w/ Dr. Kim @ Celebration Health.....anyone interested in starting a support group so we don't have to drive all the way to Celebration? I live in the Deltona area....we could meet half way etc... please let me know!