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Robert Marema - St Augustine, FL

allycatt98

By allycatt98, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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allycatt98    35

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Hi!

Are there any previous or current patients of Drs. Marema and Koppleman (US Bariatrics) in St Augustine, FL? I really wanted my surgery to be performed by either Tiffany Jesse or Robin Ache (Suncoast Bariatrics) but Palms of Pasadena Hospital is no longer a United Healthcare Bariatrics Center of Excellence. They said this is currently affecting about 30% of their patients. I don't like Tampa General so I opted to go to Dr. Marema at Flagler. I have five more NUT visits (including one this month) so I'm looking forward to a July surgery date.

I'm currently waiting on the office to complete the insurance verification process so I can schedule a consultation. I was advised that this takes 7-10 days. I would love to hear from any current or new patients. I'm a bit worried about the 2.5 hour car ride home after the surgery.

Ally

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Malugo    31

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I am from Tampa Bay Area and I drove to Sebastian, FL. 4 hours ride and everything went well. :) Good luck to you...

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LindafromFlorida    1,542

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If you have someone driving you, you will sleep all the way home so riding will not be any issue. Good luck!

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Malugo    31

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My surgery was 7/16, left the hospital on 7/17 and I stayed on a hotel near by, my follow up was on 7/19 and I drove back home on July 20. Dr said to please stop often and walk around. I did well. :)

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allycatt98    35

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<p>My surgery was 7/16, left the hospital on 7/17 and I stayed on a hotel near by, my follow up was on 7/19 and I drove back home on July 20. Dr said to please stop often and walk around. I did well. :)</p>

Now you've given me something to think about. It didn't occur to me that I might need to stay in the area for a follow-up. It's not a problem, St. Augustine is beautiful and I have enough points with Marriott and Hyatt to cover my hotel stay.

Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

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allycatt98    35

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If you have someone driving you, you will sleep all the way home so riding will not be any issue. Good luck!

Thanks Linda! I'm more worried about nausea and pain. I will have to remember to make the car "extra comfy" and get an order dissolvable Zofran.

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LindafromFlorida    1,542

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Ally, neither my husband or I had any nausea, and we took 1 dose of pain med at home after 1 night in hospital. Could not believe we had worried so much over things that did not happen. Try to relax!

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Malugo    31

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Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

My Dr. Patrick Domkowski at Sebastian Riverside Center(Sebastian, FL) South of St Augustine, FL

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Malugo    31

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Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

My Dr. Patrick Domkowski at Sebastian Riverside Center(Sebastian, FL) South of St Augustine, FL

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Malugo    31

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Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

My Dr. Patrick Domkowski at Sebastian Riverside Center(Sebastian, FL) South of St Augustine, FL

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Malugo    31

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Not idea was posted 3 times. Sorry about that.

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allycatt98    35

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Not idea was posted 3 times. Sorry about that.

No worries. I figured it was a glitch. ; )

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Hi!

Are there any previous or current patients of Drs. Marema and Koppleman (US Bariatrics) in St Augustine, FL? I really wanted my surgery to be performed by either Tiffany Jesse or Robin Ache (Suncoast Bariatrics) but Palms of Pasadena Hospital is no longer a United Healthcare Bariatrics Center of Excellence. They said this is currently affecting about 30% of their patients. I don't like Tampa General so I opted to go to Dr. Marema at Flagler. I have five more NUT visits (including one this month) so I'm looking forward to a July surgery date.

I'm currently waiting on the office to complete the insurance verification process so I can schedule a consultation. I was advised that this takes 7-10 days. I would love to hear from any current or new patients. I'm a bit worried about the 2.5 hour car ride home after the surgery.

Ally

You look skinny already lol :)

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allycatt98    35

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Hi!

Are there any previous or current patients of Drs. Marema and Koppleman (US Bariatrics) in St Augustine, FL? I really wanted my surgery to be performed by either Tiffany Jesse or Robin Ache (Suncoast Bariatrics) but Palms of Pasadena Hospital is no longer a United Healthcare Bariatrics Center of Excellence. They said this is currently affecting about 30% of their patients. I don't like Tampa General so I opted to go to Dr. Marema at Flagler. I have five more NUT visits (including one this month) so I'm looking forward to a July surgery date.

I'm currently waiting on the office to complete the insurance verification process so I can schedule a consultation. I was advised that this takes 7-10 days. I would love to hear from any current or new patients. I'm a bit worried about the 2.5 hour car ride home after the surgery.

Ally

You look skinny already lol :)

Thanks! I don't feel it though. Maybe in six months or so things will be different.

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