Any Florida Sleevers?

[LexFl 37]

I'm thinking of going with Dr. Jawad... Can you give a little heads up on how his process works (preop diet, insurance issues, wait periods, etc)? Any/all info will help! Thanks in advance

Yes I will send you a message! Sorry for the late response I was out of town with little internet access.

[Melady73 0]

Hello I'm in Cape Coral and I am 12 days post op sleeved

[XForeverYoursX 6]

I would love info on dr jawad as well! I live in the Orlando/Windermere area and in the beginning stages. Thanks!

[swtpea637 33]

I'm in Orlando ... looking for a buddy

[Jammil0411 17]

1. Aldi's is a Canadian store. A lot of the products come from Canada. Their roasted Rice Cereal Tastes just like Rice Crispies. I like Trader Joe's yogurt because they make it themselves and it's sugar free.

[Jammil0411 17]

I'm in Tampa, FL and having sleeve surgery on 8/28/14. I'm so excited. I've been waiting two years! I finally have a date! It's going to happen!

[GettingMyLifeBack! 3]

I am in Winter Haven. I just started the process. Waiting to hear from the doc re: sleep study. Upper GI and GB sono scheduled. Surgery will be in Jacksonville by Arun Rao. Really excited but very scared as well. Not afraid of the surgery, afraid of not having my friend "comfort food", I fear that I will not be successful - based on prior experience. I am new to the area and don't have the support group that I need. Would love to buddy up with someone for support.

[GettingMyLifeBack! 3]

@@swtpea637 - I am not too far from Orlando; I am in Winter Haven. I haven't scheduled my surgery yet, but I am hoping it will be in September. Are you scheduled yet?

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I am in Winter Haven. I just started the process. Waiting to hear from the doc re: sleep study. Upper GI and GB sono scheduled. Surgery will be in Jacksonville by Arun Rao. Really excited but very scared as well. Not afraid of the surgery, afraid of not having my friend "comfort food", I fear that I will not be successful - based on prior experience. I am new to the area and don't have the support group that I need. Would love to buddy up with someone for support.

Ldav@clearwire.net. I am in Jacksonville. Best wishes!!!!!

[GettingMyLifeBack! 3]

@@LindafromFlorida - Thank you!

[Jammil0411 17]

I've had three drinks today. I have two more today. My hospital check in is Wednesday. The surgeon weighs me in on Wednesday also, but surgery is still 11 days off. They are moving. I guess I should just get my overnight bag packed and relax. The hospital will tell me how to arrive for surgery. When I had my Endoscope, they told me to arrive at 6:00 a.m. They put the I.V. in and I was knocked out and I was done. I hope that is the same procedure.

[Yasman 195]

I'm from the Palm Beaches, had my surgery on 7/14. So far, 23 pounds lost. so far, so good!

[swtpea637 33]

Im in Orlando... will be glad to chat anytime ... I'm getting my sleeve done on 9/05

[D.Lo 8]

Hello I am going to Dr. Andre Teixeira I really liked him at the seminar, he was very charismatic and also very confident in his work and the work of his partner Dr. Jawad.

My insurance required me to attend a Center of Excellence for the Procedure.

http://www.orlandohealth.com/orlandoregionalmedicalcenter/ourmedicalspecialties/Bariatricsteam.aspx?pid=6146

Thus far, the experience has been pretty good. The insurance person John submitted my paperwork after 4 months of visits with their staff Nutritionist a very nice lady.

Based on my present experience, I would recommend this facility.

Good Luck.

[lose4life2 152]

Hello I'm in Cape Coral and I am 12 days post op sleeved

I'm from Cape Coral as well. I'm going to be sleeved 9/23!! We need to be buddies!!! Who did your surgery? Dr Moses Shieh is doing mine.