Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi everyone!

I've been a member of VST for a few days now and i can't seem to find very many people from South Florida that have sleeved or are in the process. I would LOVE to meet people and make some friends through this avenue as i feel like i will need every bit of support i can get once i'm sleeved. I think it would be very nice to be able to meet up and help one another out post-sleeve. Hope there are many of you out there as I would love to hear from all of you! :) :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll be moving to Tampa soon. I know that's not exactly south, but i'd be willing to be a help to anyone in the area that wants to meet up.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll be moving to Tampa soon. I know that's not exactly south' date=' but i'd be willing to be a help to anyone in the area that wants to meet up.[/quote']

Dooter! Where are you coming from? My best friend lives in Tampa. We can most certainly meet up as I drive up there quite frequently? Also, how long has it been since you sleeved?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I live in south west Florida! I live in North Port...My name is Mary I have only been on for a few days as well. I am getting Sleeved on May 13th and would also like to meet people around the area!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also live in SW florida (Ft Myers ) to be exact and I have been on this site for about a month... I will be having my surgery on June 12th and can hardly wait. Mine is little different wont be having surgery here insurance didnt cover it.. So i am headed to Mexico like so many others. :rolleyes: Different avenues for a us all but we are all headed in the right direction.... A healthier life.

(Im so ready)

:P

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also live in SW florida (Ft Myers ) to be exact and I have been on this site for about a month... I will be having my surgery on June 12th and can hardly wait. Mine is little different wont be having surgery here insurance didnt cover it.. So i am headed to Mexico like so many others. :rolleyes: Different avenues for a us all but we are all headed in the right direction.... A healthier life.

(Im so ready)

:P

Hazel I too am heading down to Mexico to get my sleeve done. I'm set for May 3rd and just happy that I'm starting a brand new chapter in my life.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Im in central florida heading down to mexico on the 25th. :blink:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well you will be going 2 days before my birthday cinco de mayo... My original date was in May but i changed it.. Sorry I couldnt be your buddy on this trip , but you have to give me details afterwards... I mean everything honey.....

So which surgeon are you using and what hospital will you be in... Are you going by yourself or will you have support?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Im in central florida heading down to Mexico on the 25th. :blink:

Confidence who is doing your sleeve?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dr Garcia at Mi doctor. I will sure post all the info.:) Hazel eyes that would have been great i would have loved to have a buddy. Yeah i am travelling alone. I had seen alot of post where people travel alone and the experience was great so i hope its the same for me.::) I have a son who is on school so my hubby have to stay behind and take care of that part.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well you will be going 2 days before my birthday cinco de mayo... My original date was in May but i changed it.. Sorry I couldnt be your buddy on this trip ' date=' but you have to give me details afterwards... I mean everything honey.....

So which surgeon are you using and what hospital will you be in... Are you going by yourself or will you have support?[/quote']

Hazel I will give you and everyone else on here all the details. My dr. Is dr. jaime Ponce de leon and he's at INT. I'm lucky enough to have my mom going with me so i feel good about that. If you don't mind me asking, why did you change your date?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey ladies sorry it took me so long to reply. Very busy evening for me. But the only reason I changed my date because it was more convenient for my mom. Mind you I'm flying her in from Oklahoma she doesn't live here in Fl. Plus better for me financially that is the only reasons I changed the date. I was going to go by myself at first and was content with that decision. But my mom wanted to be there with me. Ms Confidence I know your going to do well by yourself Dr Garcias team will take awesome care of you. Plus God got you baby girl.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Dooter! Where are you coming from? My best friend lives in Tampa. We can most certainly meet up as I drive up there quite frequently? Also, how long has it been since you sleeved?

Hey Tiffany- I live in New Mexico right now, and our house is for sale. As soon as it sells, we'll be buying a house in Safety Harbor, and my husband will be working actually IN Tampa. So you all will be in MY neck of the woods soon getting your sleeves! Prayers for you all!

I have been sleeved for 14 months.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey ladies sorry it took me so long to reply. Very busy evening for me. But the only reason I changed my date because it was more convenient for my mom. Mind you I'm flying her in from Oklahoma she doesn't live here in Fl. Plus better for me financially that is the only reasons I changed the date. I was going to go by myself at first and was content with that decision. But my mom wanted to be there with me. Ms Confidence I know your going to do well by yourself Dr Garcias team will take awesome care of you. Plus God got you baby girl.

Sent from my iPhone using VST

I was originally scheduled for April 26th but i had to change the date as well because it didn't fit my mom's schedule lol.. Im just ready to do this thing and get it over with.. I'm feeling to antsy and jumpy.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey Tiffany- I live in New Mexico right now, and our house is for sale. As soon as it sells, we'll be buying a house in Safety Harbor, and my husband will be working actually IN Tampa. So you all will be in MY neck of the woods soon getting your sleeves! Prayers for you all!

I have been sleeved for 14 months.

Dooter, Safety Harbor is such a nice place i think you'll enjoy it very much.. As i was telling Hazel i'm overly anxious and ready to do the sleeve before my nerves get the best of me you know? . How are you holding up with your sleeve? how much weight have you lost? Can you give me a menu of what you eat on a regular day.. Sorry in advance for all the questions, they WILL be coming lol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×