St. Pete/Bradenton/Sarasota area?

[solson8201 98]

Barb, Dr. Aguila in Tampa is great. He's right across from Memorial Hospital in Hyde Park. The office staff is so kind and helpful.

I'm starting my 2 weeks of opt fast tomorrow, then surgery on June 13th. Wish me luck!

[Time4Kim 30]

Dr. Aguila.. who is your Dr?

I'm with the same practice, Dr DiCiccio! My surgery is June 14th.

[Amp1504 7]

I'm in Bradenton. I was banded yesterday by Dr. Gary bunch. I have yet to go to a support meeting' date=' well I did go to one at the Dr office. but I was the only one who showed up . They haven't had any support group meetings since the October one I went to.[/quote']

How's it going! I will be banded by dr bunch on July 18. He said he's starting a support group back up soon. Did you have any complications? I'm so nervous.

[dmprem 25]

How's it going! I will be banded by dr bunch on July 18. He said he's starting a support group back up soon. Did you have any complications? I'm so nervous.

Don't be nervous. You can completely trust Dr. Bunch. He is a great surgeon. Where are you being banded. I did mine at Blake because I work there. I had very little pain after the procedure, and I have had no issues as of yet. I am losing weight as I am supposed to, I have had 2 fills, 2cc the first, and only .5cc the last because I lost 5 lb in 2 weeks. I am going Thursday for another fill, I hope he will give me one, I am down another 3 lb in 2 weeks. I lost a lot of weight about 13 lb on preop diet, Then about 10 lb the first month. I am down about 40 )

[Amp1504 7]

Don't be nervous. You can completely trust Dr. Bunch. He is a great surgeon. Where are you being banded. I did mine at Blake because I work there. I had very little pain after the procedure' date=' and I have had no issues as of yet. I am losing weight as I am supposed to, I have had 2 fills, 2cc the first, and only .5cc the last because I lost 5 lb in 2 weeks. I am going Thursday for another fill, I hope he will give me one, I am down another 3 lb in 2 weeks. I lost a lot of weight about 13 lb on preop diet, Then about 10 lb the first month. I am down about 40 )[/quote']

I'm having my surgery done at gulf coast surgery center as an outpatient. I'm self pay and it's cheaper to do it that way. I've heard mixed reviews about dr bunch but so far he has been very professional to deal with. As long as he's a good surgeon I'm happy!

[Toast4U 6]

Hello St. Pete./Tampa/Bradenton Ladies!

I've been hoping to find a support group in this area. I live in Clearwater. I was banded by Dr. Gonsalvo at Palms of Pasadena. I went to several of the support group sessions at Palms, but most of the people weren't close to my age. I hope to be a Senior Citizen one of these days, but it was hard for me to relate to their schedules. Has anyone found a support group in this area they enjoy?

[mrs.jones0112 0]

Im in port richey fl and my soon to be surgen is dr murr i hear he is god but i still want to keep my options open i hope to be banded by jan 2014.

[mrs.jones0112 0]

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[melly2513 24]

I'm having my surgery done at gulf coast surgery center as an outpatient. I'm self pay and it's cheaper to do it that way. I've heard mixed reviews about dr bunch but so far he has been very professional to deal with. As long as he's a good surgeon I'm happy!

Hi, I'm from Bradenton, too. Dr. Bunch did my surgery at Blake on June 14th. I had a very easy experience and was doing well until I got to the hungry/eat solid food stage! I'm having a hard time eating right. Dr. Bunch-ers: I don't really feel like I have clear guidelines on what I should be eating now, calorie limit, etc. Do you?

I was supposed to go in for a fill tomorrow, but I had to reschedule for next week.

I was also told that the support group would be starting back up again. I'm really looking forward to that.

Pam

[Amp1504 7]

Hi' date=' I'm from Bradenton, too. Dr. Bunch did my surgery at Blake on June 14th. I had a very easy experience and was doing well until I got to the hungry/eat solid food stage! I'm having a hard time eating right. Dr. Bunch-ers: I don't really feel like I have clear guidelines on what I should be eating now, calorie limit, etc. Do you?

I was supposed to go in for a fill tomorrow, but I had to reschedule for next week.

I was also told that the support group would be starting back up again. I'm really looking forward to that.

Pam[/quote']

I'm only six days post-op so I can't help with food stuff. Everyone on here says to aim for 60-80 grams of Protein. Don't eat more than a cup of food at a time and eat your Protein first. What did you eat on the mushy stage? I had some cream of Tomato Soup tonight and it was a wonderful change of pace. Dr bunch did my surgery too. I go back on aug 6. Looking forward to the support group as well.

[melly2513 24]

I'm only six days post-op so I can't help with food stuff. Everyone on here says to aim for 60-80 grams of Protein. Don't eat more than a cup of food at a time and eat your Protein first. What did you eat on the mushy stage? I had some cream of Tomato Soup tonight and it was a wonderful change of pace. Dr bunch did my surgery too. I go back on aug 6. Looking forward to the support group as well.

I used a Nutribullet and blended lots of food. Staples were: applesauce with unflavored Protein powder, refried Beans, hummus, cream of wheat, yogurts and cottage cheese. Campbell's makes some awesome Soups - I think they're "kettle style". I liked the tomato bisque (I think that's what it's called) and the mushroom (I blended that one). Oooh, also, mashed potatoes.

[PoohBear22 6]

How's everyone doing? I was just banded on 8/15 by Dr. Aguila and have my first postop appt this Friday.

[ashley2369 5]

Hi I'm Ashley I live in Palmetto also near the Ellenton Outlet mall about a 5 min drive anyways. I have had the lap-band since 2010 and my dr is Jose Erbella and he is located in bradenton at Manatee Memorial Hospital. I am actully on here looking for a support group to attend here my email Ashley2369@gmail.com I love chatting and meeting new people with the lap-band I have lost 125 lbs to date and still have about 60 to go!

Ashley

[PoohBear22 6]

Hi I'm Ashley I live in Palmetto also near the Ellenton Outlet mall about a 5 min drive anyways. I have had the lap-band since 2010 and my dr is Jose Erbella and he is located in bradenton at Manatee Memorial Hospital. I am actully on here looking for a support group to attend here my email Ashley2369@gmail.com I love chatting and meeting new people with the lap-band I have lost 125 lbs to date and still have about 60 to go! Ashley

Hi Ashley2369. 125lbs is awesome!!! I hope to get to those results. I live in Tampa and was just banded on Aug 15. I'm only down about 17lbs (did that in the first 2 weeks) and am feeling a little frustrated. Unfortunately I don't know of any local support groups, my only support has been this website. I'm so thankful I found it. Ps. I love Ellenton outlets. Lol

[melly2513 24]

Hi all,

It's been a long time since I got on here. I've been struggling in a major way and have been stuck at the same weight for awhile now. I think I've finally got things going in the right direction. Last Thursday, I went to a support group at Dr Bunch's office. They meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.