smellbug 43 Posted June 21, 2012 Hey Everyone, I am new to the VTS group,but here it goes. I am in Jacksonville Fl, my husband is in the Navy and I should be having surgery in August at NAS JAX. I am beyond excited to have this surgery and start a new healthier life. I am a mom to 3 kids ages 8,6 and 2 so I am a little nervous about after surgery with my energy level and trying to keep up with my family. Also my 2 year old is very attached to me so it will be hard not being able to physically take care of him in the begining. Any advice or tips would be great. Thanks 1 HeatherF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victoryinJesus53 21 Posted August 24, 2012 Hello, my fellow Florida Sleevers I had surgery on 4/24 and Dr Steven Webb was my surgeon. I have been blessed to have very few issues since surgery and my return home. I am yet determined to stay active and I find that my energy level is improving more and more. On saturday I entertained a house guests and I prepared a real down home ,eal from start to finish, which had not happened in quite awhile by myself. My journey is yet in front of me, but I am happy to be 50lbs smaller and feeling much lighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeMeMEEE 206 Posted September 8, 2012 Hi guys! Right now I am an Illinois sleever, but we plan to move (back) to FL next year. We were in Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel 2004-2007. I expect we will move back to the area. Would love to live farther south and closer to the gulf but I just don't know much about those areas and jobs. My husband worked in Lakeland and I worked in Tampa so we were located well. We have been shaking our heads, wondering what the heck we were thinking almost since we moved back to IL. We both are from here. My older daughter is married and they are here in IL, as well as my mom. My younger daughter is a high school senior this year and is applying at UNF for Fall 2013. She's the reason we are still here, she wanted to graduate with her friends here. House goes on the market in April and she graduates in May - can't wait to be headed back to FL! I have a count down going! I attend my support group here monthly and am really wanting to find one for when we move also. So if anyone attends one in the general area and you think it is a good one, let me know! I don't mind driving 45 mins to an hour - I do here! Looking forward to getting to know everyone! I see lots of August 2011 sleevers I recognize here! 1 Lissa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted September 9, 2012 Once you get moved down here, we'll have to meet up, MeMeMe! 1 MeMeMEEE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clenzen 27 Posted October 6, 2014 Hello, I'm glad I found Florida sleevers I live in Casselberry I'm on the waiting on a supervised diet for another 4 mos per my insurance! And then for the approval from united! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellytrimble3@aol.com 0 Posted January 24, 2015 Hello I live in lake city fl I was sleeved by Dr. Ben-David 1-14-2015 I'm new and could use all the help I can get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clenzen 27 Posted January 24, 2015 How are you doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelly12A 15 Posted February 3, 2015 What happened to all the Florida sleevers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clenzen 27 Posted February 4, 2015 I'm here in Orlando ! Anybody near me for support! Still waiting 1 more appt before it goes to insurance for approval Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottg18 0 Posted June 16, 2015 Hello from Orlando ! I am 5 weeks today and lost 46 pounds!! I'm here in Orlando ! Anybody near me for support! Still waiting 1 more appt before it goes to insurance for approvalWho is doing your surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottg18 0 Posted June 16, 2015 What happened to all the Florida sleevers?I just joined Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottg18 0 Posted June 16, 2015 Hello I live in lake city fl I was sleeved by Dr. Ben-David 1-14-2015 I'm new and could use all the help I can getWhat are your concerns? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottg18 0 Posted June 16, 2015 Hello, I'm glad I found Florida sleevers I live in Casselberry I'm on the waiting on a supervised diet for another 4 mos per my insurance! And then for the approval from united!I live in lake Mary. I also have united health care. They mostly deny the surgery at first then resubmit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tianna615 2 Posted June 23, 2015 Winter Springs/Orlando area here. Finished doctor supervised diet now just waiting on insurance approval... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites