Florida Bansters

[shannon9227 0]

hi my florida banders! I live in jupiter, bout 2 hours from orlando! south..i am 3 days post -op! most of the pain is gone..so i'm feeling pretty good...miss coffee!LOL

[JDinER 0]

Actually, I'm from Naples, FL and Dr. Lieberman is doing the lap band procedure as well as the gastric by-pass. Believe me, when I called his office I begged him to see me, since I already had my band from Michigan. It took me 2 years of begging and finally last Friday, he saw me and filled me up. I was so happy! He is a wonderful dr. He is at the new Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, FL used to be called Cleveland Clinic. I live in Bonita Springs, and work in Naples. Hope this helps you. I know, I had to go to Miami to get a fill! Way too far.

Have a good day.

Janine

[celestemcnair 0]

hi my florida banders! I live in jupiter, bout 2 hours from orlando! south..i am 3 days post -op! most of the pain is gone..so i'm feeling pretty good...miss coffee!LOL

Wow, you are doing better than me. I've only lost 8 lbs 3 weeks post-op! Welcome to the growing group of Florida Bandsters!:clap2:

[JDinER 0]

JAD:

Dr. Gomez is a wonderful dr. in Miami. His office is at Maimi Mercy Hospital. His number is 305-285-5090. His name is Dr. Eddie Gomez. I had to see him a couple of times since I moved from Michigan to Naples. I had to drive all the way over there for a fill! Just crazy! Since then I just found a dr. here in Naples, FL that will do my fills, but wasn't crazy about seeing me, since I wasn't his patient in the first place. Anyway, hope this helps you.

Janine

[shannon9227 0]

yeah, I think alot of it has to do with individuals, I was alot heavier than you, bigger loses faster i believe i'm getting there ! so excited:biggrin1:

[celestemcnair 0]

yeah, I think alot of it has to do with individuals, I was alot heavier than you, bigger loses faster i believe i'm getting there ! so excited:biggrin1:

I'm very excited about my journey and I get to go full-time solids next week! :hungry: I had some restriction and pb'ing last week (eggs) but nothing so far this week. I go for a fill on the 28th and I can't wait!

Good luck to you!:whoo:

[cras253 0]

MR.....How did you like Dr. Dietrick? I am almost ready to schedule my third appoinment with him so we can set the surgery date? Can you please let me know how your experience went/is going?

Thanks,

Cindy

[AshevilleEddie 14]

Hey, how have I managed to miss this thread for so long? I could swear I looked for a Florida thread months ago! Oh well, glad I found you guys. My name's Eddie and I'm in St Johns (halfway between Jax and St Augustine). I was banded on 5/16/07 and am down 36 pounds so far. I haven't read every single post on here - is there anyone else from N FL?

[R6Chick 0]

I'm from Darby, a little town about 40 miles North of Tampa. I was born and raised in Florida. I am looking foward to meeting fellow Floridian Bandsters!

[cras253 0]

Hi Guys & Dolls! Good news! I passed all of my pre-op testing and have my 3rd appointment with Dr. Deitrck on 08/30. My surgery is scheduled for 09/12/07, so keep your fingers crossed for me. Surgery will be done at Univeristy Community Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Later,

Cindy

[AshevilleEddie 14]

Awesome! Keep us posted...

[Amelia40 0]

Hi everyone, I just return to chicago from an interview in FL and will be moving down there in the next couple of weeks. I start my new job on 9/4. I will be living in Venice and working Sarasota. I was banded 1/31/07 here in Chicago area and will need a band Dr in Fl to do my fills. Does anyone have any suggestions for Dr in the Sarasota/Venice area. My mom cut a message out of the paper for Weight-loss surgery Group. The Bypass and Bandster Buddies group of Char-Lee-Sota. Is anyone filmilar with this group and is there a Dr affilated with it?

Hope to meet some of you soon.

[Bozlee 0]

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Edd and I live in Tampa, Florida. I will be having my surgery done by Dr. Grossbard on September 4th at the JourneyLite center in Tampa. I am really nervous, but looking forward to the future.

[Amelia40 0]

Edd ~ Good luck on your surgery. I am moving to FL next week and start a new job on 9/4. My Lap Band surgeon here in IL gave me Dr Grossbard name as the Dr to go to when I come to FL for my Follow-up/fills. I will be in the Sarasota area but may have to travel to the Tampa area to see him.

Good Luck on you Surgery on 9/4.

[Bozlee 0]

Wow, that is going to be one long drive, but it will be worth it. Dr. Grossbard is really good.