How are the Florida sleevers doing????

[thisislou 13]

Hi

Not to worry - it is coming up 2 3 years for me and I am loving life. I had no bad experiences or days.

If it is what you want and feel strong about - just go for it.

If you need any help - or coaching - let me know.

Lou

[katia 17]

Thanks Lou, it's definitely something I want and need.

[jlbstep 26]

Hello fellow Florida Sleevers! I had my surgery on April 14 and have lost just over 93lbs. I live in Jacksonville' date=' and used Dr. Depari who is affiliated with Novus Centers and Dr. Webb. This has been the best decision of my life. I have basically cut out carbs, haven't had a Diet Coke since March and am loving it all. I have become somewhat of a Life Saver Junkie though. I noticed that my breath and tastes were changing and learned it was from the fat burning off, so I do find myself wanting mints a good bit, but otherwise nothing major to report.

Good luck to all who are about to have surgery, you will be in my prayers and hope you will be as successful and happy as so many others here have been![/quote']

Hi Gatorman!

Dr. DePeri did my surgery 2/19/13, how has your journey been? I would like to hear about it. I am just starting this journey.

[jlbstep 26]

Hi fellow Floridians. I'm hoping for a friendlier response than what I've gotten in other rooms thus far (um' date=' no response <img src='http://cdn.verticalsleevetalk.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ). My name is Eddie. I live in Jacksonville and am going in for a Band to Sleeve revision on 9/6 with Dr. Webb from N FL Surgeons. Even though I've already been through the band surgery, I've gotta admit I'm a little nervous about this one. Would really love to hear from some of you who have been through this already..[/quote']

Hi, i hope you had better response from people. I am in South Georgia and Dr. DePeri in Jacksonville did my sleeve at Memorial Hospital. I am interested in your story and success. Dr. Webb and Dr. dePeri are now Advanced Surgery Group and their office just moved to the part of the building where Wells Fargo is. I was sleeved on 2/19/2013 and so far have only found two people in the South Georgia, North Florida area. Looking forward to hearing from you!

[jlbstep 26]

Hello Floridians!

Another one from Jacksonville here! I am starting the process and estimate my surgery will be in November or December. I am leaning towards Dr. Marema in St. Augustine.

Gatorman what was your experience like with Dr. Deperi & Eddie what is Dr. Webb like? (We are lucky to have these 3 surgeons of excellence in our area.)

Best wishes to all!

Hi! I am in South Georgia and Dr. DePeri did my surgery on 2/19/2013. I would love to hear your story!

[nikkifuentes 8]

Hi! I'm from boca raton 17 years old. I was sleeved on the 14th of February at 285' date=' and I'm 268 now, and its been pretty good so far. Anyone else from near boca?[/quote']

Hey I'm 19 and I'm getting sleeved on the 28th of march I live in down town Fort Lauderdale how are you holding up ??! Who did your surgery

[Alangley 0]

Hey I'm 19 and I'm getting sleeved on the 28th of march I live in down town Fort Lauderdale how are you holding up ??! Who did your surgery

Dr shillingford did my sleeve. He does these basically all day, three days a week. I'm doing okay, my weight loss has stalled but that's because I've started to eat semi solid foods. U excited?

[nikkifuentes 8]

Dr shillingford did my sleeve. He does these basically all day' date=' three days a week. I'm doing okay, my weight loss has stalled but that's because I've started to eat semi solid foods. U excited?[/quote']

Oh wow well I hope for the best!! Yes omg I am so excited Dr. Rosenthal in Weston is doing mine but I'm so nervous now :-/

[simplejaxgirl 135]

Hi! I am in South Georgia and Dr. DePeri did my surgery on 2/19/2013. I would love to hear your story!

Hey jlbstep,

I had mine done through north Florida surgeons at st Vincent's ss 12/5 :-) been a great experience so far!!!

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[jlbstep 26]

Hey jlbstep' date='

I had mine done through north Florida surgeons at st Vincent's ss 12/5 :-) been a great experience so far!!!

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Glad to hear from you. I walked for a mile on the treadmill today and my knee did not hurt. I am glad I had my sleeve. It is a new life experience for me and I am so looking forward to getting healthy!

[BuriedBombshell 63]

Hello all! I'll be sleeved at Memorial Jacksonville on March 29th. Advanced Surgery Group, Dr. Rao. I love that some of you have used the same group!

[Alangley 0]

Oh wow well I hope for the best!! Yes omg I am so excited Dr. Rosenthal in Weston is doing mine but I'm so nervous now :-/

We were going to go to Cleveland clinic with rosenthal but we have a friend who used him a few years back and said that after surgery u'll probably neve see him again, he's so busy and he sends his fellows and interns. And I already knew my doctor. But I've heard great things about him as a doctor don't be nervous, apparently he's like, the best. My doctor studied under him. U'll do great!

[nikkifuentes 8]

We were going to go to Cleveland clinic with rosenthal but we have a friend who used him a few years back and said that after surgery u'll probably neve see him again' date=' he's so busy and he sends his fellows and interns. And I already knew my doctor. But I've heard great things about him as a doctor don't be nervous, apparently he's like, the best. My doctor studied under him. U'll do great![/quote']

Yeah I heard the same thing but rosenthal did my mom and my aunt and my mom still talks to rosenthal he's become kinda like family so I know I'm in good hands !!!! Hopefully everything goes right Cleveland Clinic is like a fricken money machine !!!!!!! How much weight have you lost so far ?!

[jlbstep 26]

Hello all! I'll be sleeved at Memorial Jacksonville on March 29th. Advanced Surgery Group' date=' Dr. Rao. I love that some of you have used the same group![/quote']

Advanced Surgery Group is great. Dr. DePeri did my surgery and I saw Dr. Webb and Dr. Hagan in the hospital. Keep us posted on your progress.

[Alangley 0]

Yeah I heard the same thing but rosenthal did my mom and my aunt and my mom still talks to rosenthal he's become kinda like family so I know I'm in good hands !!!! Hopefully everything goes right Cleveland Clinic is like a fricken money machine !!!!!!! How much weight have you lost so far ?!

Since surgery 3 weeks ago, 20 pounds. But I lost 10 pounds the week before as well, so my total is thirty.