trina4ufl 0 Posted August 25, 2008 Just wanted to say hi to all the FL bandsters. I'm hoping to get surgery before the end of the year (maybe in the next month or 2?) I'm working on all the paperwork/process now. I'm a single professional and I've been researching this a lot. I'd love to hear the good and the bad. Please feel free to message me if you'd like to share your experiences. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatornurse 0 Posted February 9, 2009 Hi my name is Stephanie and I live in Gainesville,Fl. Just banded 2-3-09(only 6 days post op). Have you been banded yet. Would love to chat with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trina4ufl 0 Posted February 9, 2009 Hi my name is Stephanie and I live in Gainesville,Fl. Just banded 2-3-09(only 6 days post op). Have you been banded yet. Would love to chat with you. Hey Stephanie. Congratulations!!! I was banded on 12/1/08 and am doing great. We try to meet up at least once every two weeks for lunch or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatornurse 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Trina, I would love to meet your group sometime. Are you associated with the university? I work for Shands @ UF Stephanie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edward 30 Posted January 13, 2014 Thought I was the only Gainesville person here...I just started a group "Gainesville Banders" Love to hear from some folks... 1 Sharpie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 3,306 Posted February 5, 2014 I had my surgery in Gainesville... I live near Lake City.. Dr. Sarantos @ N. Florida Bariatric Center performed my surgery.. I had my band on Jan 15,2013.. I have lost 60 lbs.. never felt better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondiebabs 214 Posted January 4, 2015 I'm in Gainesville as well, my surgery is scheduled for Feb 9th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 3,306 Posted January 4, 2015 blondie Best of Luck on your upcoming surgery, if you have any questions please message me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catdaddy 232 Posted January 5, 2015 I'm not a bander but I did have RNY done in Gainesville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondiebabs 214 Posted January 5, 2015 @@Sharpie thank you!! I had just searched "Gainesville" in the forums and did not realize this was a band group, I'm having sleeve, but still in gville. haha =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 3,306 Posted January 5, 2015 no problem, I don't know about the sleeve but we all have similar problems and concerns. I want everyone to be successful no matter what type of surgery they have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites