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August 30th sleever in Florida. I'm down 11 pounds since surgery, very happy. I'm off liquids and on mushy so have had some mashed potatoes, cooked cauliflower, yogurt. Incisions are a bit tender but ok. Would love to stay active with a group here ♡ Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Jenjenp, thanks for sharing I like how Dr. Shillingford is all inclusive. I called twice to his office to triple check there were no "surprise fees". Seeing several of the bariatricpal people have gone already is comforting. Your surgery is super close, best with that and please keep us posted! I'm also a part of a WLS group on instagram if you're interested (patients from Tampa, Orlando, Miami) Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Tampa here, I am self pay and looking for local surgeons. I found one in Orlando area and another on Boca Raton both for $10,500 but would really like to find that price in Tampa. Does anyone have ideas? I'm not interested in Mexico. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on your surgery! The discomfort isn't too long I hope. I was curious how often the doctor sees you after surgery the first year (I would be traveling 4 hours from Tampa). Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Purpleapple, I am considering the same doctor, as it's the least expensive I have found in Florida for self pay. I'm in Tampa and wondering if you have yet had your surgery and how it went with payment, procedure and general happiness. And what type surgery did you choose? Thanks.

I am considering sleeve with Dr. Shillingford in Boca Raton, Fl. His website advertises $10,500 self pay for sleeve. I am looking to see if anyone has gone through this physician, and if anyone else has had self pay as well (this is the lowest self pay price in Florida I have found). I was banded 1.16.13 in Tampa with Dr. Ache band removed due to slip 1.1.15. Went from 284lbs to 162lbs. But had a baby one year after band removal and up to 225lbs. I am 5'9".

I am considering sleeve with Dr. Shillingford in Boca Raton, Fl. His website advertises $10,500 self pay for sleeve. I am looking to see if anyone has gone through this physician, and if anyone else has had self pay as well (this is the lowest self pay price in Florida I have found). I was banded 1.16.13 in Tampa with Dr. Ache band removed due to slip 1.1.15. Went from 284lbs to 162lbs. But had a baby one year after band removal and up to 225lbs. I am 5'9". Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I am considering sleeve with Dr. Shillingford in Boca Raton, Fl. His website advertises $10,500 self pay for sleeve. I am looking to see if anyone has gone through this physician, and if anyone else has had self pay as well (this is the lowest self pay price in Florida I have found). I was banded 1.16.13 in Tampa with Dr. Ache band removed due to slip 1.1.15. Went from 284lbs to 162lbs. But had a baby one year after band removal and up to 225lbs. I am 5'9". Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

15 pounds is great! Remember to praise yourself for even the small success you have made

Great success for two months out!

Oh Congrats!!!!!!!! What a celebration!!!!

You guys all rock

I'm two months(ish) post op. My biggest goal is to fit into my size 14 American Eagle jeans again. Smaller would be fabulous, but man, those jeans!!! I want them so bad Any other fab goals out there?

Old post, but just came across it. 29 here too banded 1.16.13. Let's chat

Is age 40 really the limit? Is like to join...but not 40

I was banded by Dr Ache Jan 16. I havent met Dr Jessie, but I can say the staff is great. The surgery staff were very nice too. Checked up on me after surgery, I felt taken care of. I just got my first fill recently and Dr ache is great making sure I'm okay. Pat the nutritionist is helpful too. I'm pretty happy with the place.

I went to suncoast. Great place! The whole staff is nice and helpful. My incisions by Dr ache are tiny too.

Thanks ladies! Was hoping it wasn't anything permanent. I guess it will all get better when some of the weight is gone too. Appreciated, thanks.

Had sex and my port site is super sore and hurt during sex. Has this happened to anyone else?

you rock!!!!

TJ Miller, I was banded yesterday too! Let's keep in touch.

Hi there. I just had my surgery yesterday. I had some gas in my shoulder right after surgery. But I too, just walked around and it went away.

Todays your day girl!! Are you excited? Good luck with it all!

Todays your day! Good luck with everything and let us know how you're doing!