Anyone from Central Florida?

[nprcowboy 533]

Was wondering who your surgeon is. Mine is Dr Gonzalvo

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I did not have my surgery done by Gonzalvo but almost did. By that I mean I went through the ENTIRE process and they told me and my insurance told me it was covered. Right before I went in to have my Pre-surgery appt, I was told there was an exclusion and it wasn't. The Bariatric Center didn't even check my benefits as they said they had. They did however get my "program fee" money. And the money I spent on nutrition classes, etc. At $40 a pop. I did feel like Gonzalvo seemed knowledgeable BUT the office staff and the way they run the business is beyond bad. In the end, I ended up being self pay and going to Dr. Nicholson in Texas. I feel it was a blessing because Dr. Nick is top-notch. Sorry, that's the only experience I have with them. Hope everything works out Ok.

[nprcowboy 533]

Sorry to hear that. Yeah I haven't been impressed by the office staff that much. Some are great others not. I have my pre surgery visit tomorrow and surgery 1 week later. So we will see. Glad u got it done though. How has your journey been?

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I have had no problems and praise God for His blessings. I have a separate chronic pain condition that I thought this surgery would cure but I still am dealing with that. I do feel better that I am 55 pounds down and within 20 pounds of goal. I hope your surgery goes well for you. Sorry I didn't see your message right away. You can do this....

[nprcowboy 533]

@Nevermind ty, its tomorrow!!

[Nevermind 117]

Hope all goes well. ☺

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He is my dr! Had my surgery on Monday. How you doing?

[nprcowboy 533]

He is my dr! Had my surgery on Monday. How you doing?

who is your doctor?

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Gonzolvo

[nprcowboy 533]

Gonzolvo

yes he did mine on Thursday. I'm doing so so. Nausea is my biggest issue as making it tough to hold down liquids. They just called in Zofran so I will get that later. So did you have it at Tampa general? We're you in the Barbieri program there? My hospital stay was it the best but surgeons were good. I pretty much only saw Dr Roberts, Gonzavlos fellow after the first day.

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I'm sorry your nauseous! Yes I was at Tampa General for the whole time. I'm doing pretty good! Keep me posted!!

[nprcowboy 533]

I'm sorry your nauseous! Yes I was at Tampa General for the whole time. I'm doing pretty good! Keep me posted!!

how was your experience there? Mine wasn't so good with several of the inexperienced nurses

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how was your experience there? Mine wasn't so good with several of the inexperienced nurses

Not too bad! Yeah I had one nurse who normally didn't do bariatric and she was clueless but other than that it was good!