MandaPanda 173 Posted May 13, 2013 I called Wizmans office before you replied. They quoted me 14300. I saw 10,500 on a website. Is this the price that you actually paid? Or are you going off the website? I wonder why they quoted me differently. I talked to a lady named Gwen and I'm going to a seminar tonight. Can you private message me with more info?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MandaPanda 173 Posted May 13, 2013 Well I got the answer to the question, apparently it is $10,500 in Margate and over $14,000 in Wellington. Although its the same doctor the practices are separate and charge different prices. Although Margate is over an hour away, I think it's worth checking out. Hope that helps someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClinicalNurse82 6 Posted May 14, 2013 Mine is 16,550 with Dr.De La Cruz Munoz at University of Miami. I did a lot of research before picking him but after everything I read felt the most comfortable with him. Where are you located asdamato22? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClinicalNurse82 6 Posted May 14, 2013 I'm in Boynton Beach. I mean the actual surgeon's fee's for me were 5.550, and the hospital charges 11K. But i get a private room and the whole wing is for post-op bariatric patient's. Did you end up going to a seminar tonight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xine78 25 Posted May 14, 2013 Yea the higher price is due to what the hosptial charges. Both my sister and I had our surgeries with him. She had hers 3 weeks before I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xine78 25 Posted May 14, 2013 Oh, and if you go to Northwest medical center instead of coral springs medical center, they are all private rooms also! I loved it!!! 1 ClinicalNurse82 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClinicalNurse82 6 Posted May 14, 2013 How long was your hospital stay? I'm getting nervous, i'm a week away.... also how long did you have to do the pre-op diet for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xine78 25 Posted May 14, 2013 My surgery was around 11am on Friday and I went home on Sunday. It wasnt bad at all!!! Are you on Facebook? Theres a May 2013 sleeve group. My preop diet was for 2 weeks and I only lost 4.5lbs. But technically I was on it for 11 days because my date was changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClinicalNurse82 6 Posted May 14, 2013 Yes I have Facebook. What did you have to do for your pre-op? I have to drink Optifast shakes, 5 a day, and then i can have Water, sugar free Jello, and crystal light if i want. This has to be one of the hardest things ever!!! But 1 week down, 1 to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xine78 25 Posted May 14, 2013 I had to drink 5 slimfast shakes and one real meal of a Protein and vegetable. I thought it sucked, and my postop diet sucks too. I cant wait to add in chicken and steak!! Should be another 3 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xine78 25 Posted May 14, 2013 Anyway, if you are interested in the Facebook group, message me your name and I will add you. All of us are either preop, or just had surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClinicalNurse82 6 Posted May 14, 2013 Well that def sounds better then my pre-op diet!! Oy! My post-op diet will be 3 days clear, 3 days full, 1 week purred, and 2 weeks soft i think? I'm going off memory right now. What stage are you in right now? Sorry for all the questions lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xine78 25 Posted May 14, 2013 Im 10 days out. I can have broth, Jello, yogurt, milk, Protein Shakes, eggs, ricotta cheese and cottage cheese. But they call it the puree stage. Im gonna ask what that means at my appt tmrw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aries 95 Posted May 14, 2013 Mine was also $16550 with Dr. De la Cruz-Munoz at Univ of Miami but that includes the hospital stay, surgeons fees, etc. good luck with your surgeries and post op diet girls! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites