I'm waiting to see if my insurance will deny my first appeal. If so we'll be changing our provider at the first opportunity we get. We are also looking at a possible move across Florida with my husband's job. So with that being said, who's the Best in Florida? Best Surgeon? Best Aftercare?

I was on the liquid diet from day 3 to 10. From days 10 to 20 mushy diet. That's what I'm on now. I wasn't really hungry the first few days anyways and I think that was a clear liquid diet. Warm broth made me feel satisfied and I think it helped me.

I was happy with the staff there. I've had to ask questions along the way and they seemed like they cared. They have a nutritionist that I called a couple times - she was ok - she was a little frustrated with me.

I've done ok with eating lately. I just eat really slow and not that much. I haven't really craved much. I'm probably eating about 700 calories a day and I'm full. Trying to get Protein as much as I can.

Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you - the first few days are a little rough but it goes get better

I was on the liquid diet from day 3 to 10. From days 10 to 20 mushy diet. That's what I'm on now. I wasn't really hungry the first few days anyways and I think that was a clear liquid diet. Warm broth made me feel satisfied and I think it helped me.

I was happy with the staff there. I've had to ask questions along the way and they seemed like they cared. They have a nutritionist that I called a couple times - she was ok - she was a little frustrated with me.

I've done ok with eating lately. I just eat really slow and not that much. I haven't really craved much. I'm probably eating about 700 calories a day and I'm full. Trying to get Protein as much as I can.

Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you - the first few days are a little rough but it goes get better <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thanks so much for the encouragement and update. I just want Monday to be over with. Hope to hear from you again at some point. Take care, Joe

Good luck on Monday - you are gonna be ok!

My surgery is through Sarasota Memorial Hospital Comprehensive Bariatric Program and my surgeon is Dr. Scott Stevens. Surgery was on 9/30/13. I have been extremely impressed with Stevens and the entire program including everyone involved. In no particular order; Patrice, Stella, Sue, Linda, Laura and of course Scott. If you all happen to read this THANK YOU VERY MUCH, YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff were amazing as well for both my band placement surgery and a surgery my wife had a couple years ago.

I have had one follow up with Dr. Stevens since surgery and he was very helpful and informative. His office staff are also great. I look forward to my next visit which will be my first fill.