Giana Aline 11 Posted September 6, 2014 Hi qtball! Sorry it's taken so long to respond. It's been one Crazy week. I opted out of seeking bariatric surgery from Dr. Folwell per my PCP's recommendation. She said it was very disorganized there too. I've decided to go with Dr. Vaughan at Jupiter Medical Center but my first choose was Dr.Perez. Because of the distance, it wasn't really feasible to go to him. I wish you the best!! Keep me posted. I'm starting my 3 month medical supervised diet with him on 9/24. Done the nutrition assessment, sleep study and am collecting medical history documents. I'm hoping to have the sleeve done by December. I'm going through my insurance, federal employee blue cross/blue shield basic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG_lauren 104 Posted September 6, 2014 I'm in Lakeland... And there aren't any local surgeons here. I researched a ton and decided to go with Dr. Shillingford in Boca Raton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sistersuz 14 Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Giana. I started my preop diet this week and I am scheduled with Dr Perez on October 8th. It has gone by so fast!! I wish you all the best with Dr. Vaughn and your journey to health. My girlfriend just had gall bladder surgery with him and said he was fantastic! Let's keep in touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG_lauren 104 Posted September 25, 2014 The first couple days were pretty rough for me, but just remember the goal and you will get through it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimodell69 138 Posted October 16, 2014 I am in Sarasota! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giana Aline 11 Posted October 24, 2014 It's amazing how time is going so fast! I'm going to my second surgeon visit tomorrow I'm hoping to have the surgery by January 2015 and been recommended for the gastric bypass instead of the sleeve; a bit nervous but keeping positive! I hope you are feeling better and I definitely will keep in touch sistersuz! Pray for the best for everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cargannie 52 Posted November 6, 2014 Hey lose4life, I had my surgery in Ft. Myers with Dr. Raheb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yasman 195 Posted November 6, 2014 I'm with dr Wizman to but in Wellington and he doesn't run then the nurse does and she isn't good it's all about fund raising and not talking about issues. It's not a support group. Coral Springs is too far. I'm in west palm. I'm in West Palm too. I had my surgery at JFK Hospital in Atlantis (aka lake worth) and the team has been very professional and well organized and friendly to boot. They have a monthly support group held at JFK run by a therapist every second tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm if you are interested. this month they are doing a Protein extravaganza with things to taste and recipes if you like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lose4life2 152 Posted November 9, 2014 Hey lose4life, I had my surgery in Ft. Myers with Dr. Raheb. That's awesome!! I just love the whole office. You should join us for 2nd Saturday sweat and 4th Saturday circuit!! Dr Shay was there today!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjules 27 Posted January 5, 2015 I'm further south in the Hollywood area. Looking for a good support group. Surgery out of town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pac-woman 325 Posted January 30, 2015 I am in Broward County! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floridagirl2 19 Posted January 30, 2015 I'm in Parrish which is near Bradenton/Sarasota. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimodell69 138 Posted January 31, 2015 I'm in Parrish which is near Bradenton/Sarasota. @@Floridagirl2 I am in Sarasota! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahicurn 0 Posted March 25, 2015 @@Yasman I know that your post was awhile ago, but I was wondering if the JFK group allows anyone in, or if it's a closed group. I'm from the PBG area & looking for something. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yasman 195 Posted March 26, 2015 @@Yasman I know that your post was awhile ago, but I was wondering if the JFK group allows anyone in, or if it's a closed group. I'm from the PBG area & looking for something. Thanks! Hi @sarahicorn, I'm pretty sure its an open group, since there is a member who joins us for support (he lost 90 lbs. on his own) even though he has not had weight loss surgery. Come join! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites