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St. Pete/Bradenton/Sarasota area?

flrosie

By flrosie, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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flrosie    154

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Anyone in these areas? Who was/is your surgeon? Which hospital? Are you following any local support groups?

I'm in Ellenton (very near the outlet mall that will become my best friend in about 6 months!!!). My surgeon is Dr. Rehnke and I'll be at Palms of Pasadena on the 19th - one week from today. Yay!!

Looking forward to meeting more from this area.

Rosie

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Spaness2012    609

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I'm in Tampa (not your criteria, I know) but neighbors nonetheless. Good luck.......you'll do great!

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flrosie    154

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Thanks, Spaness - Tampa is close enough!

6 days to bandyland and I'm more anxious than ever!!!

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Feeling anxious is all normal. The minute I walked into the surgery center I am pretty sure I hyperventilated....lol. Some quick meds in my IV and I was completely fine. You will do great. Does your surgeon require a pre-op diet?

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my Dr is in Tampa too. im still working on my 3 month Dr visits for Insurance. just started month 3

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I'm in Englewood, South Sarasota County.

I have Sarasota Memorial Bariatric Center, Dr. Scott Stevens. I really like the whole team. They do everything to make sure you succeed.

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My dr is in Tampa as well.... Best wishes for a successful surgery!

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I used the wrong word. Anxious, I am not. Excited as hell, would be a more apt description. I'm five days from bandyland, on the 9th day of pre-op Optifast. When I see the success of so many people here, it gives me such encouragement. I know this is the tool I need to help me maintain weight loss. I applaud you all and can't wait to join the ranks of the banded. :D

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my Dr is in Tampa too. im still working on my 3 month Dr visits for Insurance. just started month 3

Where in Tampa?

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I used the wrong word. Anxious, I am not. Excited as hell, would be a more apt description. I'm five days from bandyland, on the 9th day of pre-op Optifast. When I see the success of so many people here, it gives me such encouragement. I know this is the tool I need to help me maintain weight loss. I applaud you all and can't wait to join the ranks of the banded. :D

Rosie! I am so excited for you. Your attitude is awesome (especially being on Opti-Fast for 9 days...lol). I think by my 9th day of Optifast...I wasn't so excited anymore. I love your attitude....your gonna do great!

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Where in Tampa?

Dr. Aguila.. who is your Dr?

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Dr. Aguila.. who is your Dr?

Mine too!

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I'm in Englewood, South Sarasota County.

I have Sarasota Memorial Bariatric Center, Dr. Scott Stevens. I really like the whole team. They do everything to make sure you succeed.

Just a little south of me..... :)

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Just a little south of me..... :)

Maybe we can meet one day.

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