Anyone in the Jacksonville, FL area

[Karlnjax 163]

I'm having Gastric Bypass Surgery done at St. Vincents in JAX. I'm looking for a buddy

[Leesa926 72]

I am in Jacksonville. I just started my process with my first Dr. appointment Wed this week!

[Karlnjax 163]

@@Leesa926 I am in the Fleming Island area and my surgery will be at St. Vincent's riverside. Dr. Uchal is my surgeon and I should have my surgery first or second week of August at this point ????... How about you???

[Leesa926 72]

Awesome!

I am going to Dr. Baptista on Wed (first time). I am closer to Memorial hospital. Read good things on both docs. Hopefully I will have more info Wed, I am so excited and nervous!

[Karlnjax 163]

@@Leesa926 that's awesome! You will find that the time goes by very fast! I can't hardly believe that mine is so close now ???? I hope you stay in touch and let me know how your doing?

[Gumpgal 45]

I am in the Fleming Island area as well, and scheduled to have surgery July 28th with Dr. Herrera at St. Vincent's Riverside.

[Karlnjax 163]

@Gumpgal Wow what a small world! Thats great to have another local going thought it with me, I understand he is an amazing doctor as well. I have a friend who has their surgery with him and they are verf pleased. I will be having Dr. Uchal since I have to have Bypass done vs. Sleeve. My surgery should be very close to yours as well from what they are telling me.

My name is Karl BTW and I will add you here as a friend so we can stay in touch that would be great! Are you having the sleeve done?

Hope to talk to you soon! have a great and safe 4th of July weekend.

Karl G.

[Gumpgal 45]

@@Karlnjax I am having Gastric bypass. I looked into the the sleeve, but my Insurance wouldn't cover it . I have to start my two week pre op diet next weekend.

[Karlnjax 163]

@@Gumpgal that's great I'm excited for you! Let's stay in touch ????

[Karlnjax 163]

@@Gumpgal were you dealing with Linda at St. Vincent weight loss? How long did it take them to get you an appointment for surgery after you met all your needs for Insurance. Thanks for any info you can share. Also do you have Aetna by any chance?

[Leesa926 72]

Hi everyone!

I am new and still deciding - part of me feels I have not given it my all in a while.. At the same time I don't want to waste more of my life. Insurance requires 6 months wait so I can take that time to put in the effort then decide is what I am leaning towards.

I like my doctor and only had my initial so far - next week I have nutrition class. I may go check out Urchal and Herraras seminar next week as even though I like my doc he is very pro band and it really shows. I was thinking more sleeve and everything I hear is opposite what he said. I think I want to like him more than I actually do.

What are your experiences with the doctors in Jacksonville?

May go to Uchal & Herreras seminar next week.

[Gumpgal 45]

@@Karlnjax I used North Florida Bariatric, my Advocate was Amber. After insurance approval the Surgeon's office schedules the surgery day. They were ready to schedule. The first available appointment was three weeks out, which isn't bad.

[Gumpgal 45]

@@Leesa definitely get a second opinion. I adore Dr. Herrera. He will answer any and all questions you have, and will let you make the final decision without pressuring you one way or the other. He's definitely worth talking to.

[Karlnjax 163]

@@Leesa926 I agree with @@Gumpgal totally! Please go to the seminar and make sure you feel right about your decision! Only you can do that! Both her doctor and mine are AMAZING! they both have stellar reviews as well. As for your 6 months doctor monitored time... It goes by super fast! I could not believe how fast my 3 months was over. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns ????????

[Tmccallum 2]

I am in Jax