I'm in Kissimmee. I just had my band placed on 04/11/06. Anyone in the Central Florida area? I'd like to keep in touch and maybe meet a few people. I am doing well. 6 days out and I lost 12lbs. I am excited and wanted to touch base with other successful people.

Hello all! I'm from the Venice (south of Sarasota) area and have been debating whether or not to pursue lap-banding in my near future. I did attend one of Dr. Jesse's informational conferences several months ago and thought her to be very patient friendly.

I guess I'm looking for others in the SW area who could recommend and/or provide personal feedback about local Drs. and wouldn't mind opening lines of communication with a curious lady.

I'm really proud of you all for doing this for yourselves and love reading about your journies, whether great or not so great. Way to go!

Thanks and Best wishes to all of you!

Dr Jesse is awesomw to deal with. She spent 4 hrs working on me due to trouble from past surgeries but never gave up. I highly recommend her and the staff.

I am visiting Kissimmee and do need a fill. Can anyone suggest where to go? I think there is a Dr. in Celebration. Please advise. Thanks!

You could call Palms of Pasadena hospital or Suncoast Bariatrics and see if they can do it, both located in St. petersburg area.

I am visiting Kissimmee and do need a fill. Can anyone suggest where to go? I think there is a Dr. in Celebration. Please advise. Thanks!

US Bariatrics at Celebration Health

Dr. Kim or Dr. Marema

407-303-4504:)

Anyone have Dr. Kim from US Bariatrics as their surgeon?

Anyone have Dr. Kim from US Bariatrics as their surgeon?

Yes, I did.

Hi togu! I am being banded by Dr. Kim on Dec 4th. How did everything go with you? I really like him a lot!

Everything has been great, I had to get unfilled b/c I was too tight and everything got irritated so I couldn't swallow. I will be re-filled in two weeks though so I get to eat on Thanksgiving!! He is great and the girls in the office are wonderful.

I went for my pro-op appt a few days ago. He is very nice. He told me he wants to try a new band from johnson & johnson. He wants to gather results. I told him I would prefer the allergan band. I don't feel like being a lab rat. I trust Dr. Kim but this event is too big for me to risk it. Right now, I am on my liquid diet. Any suggesstions? I was told I have to have 4 protein shakes a day, 1 cup of crunchy veggies and water. That's it! I have to do this until Dec 4th! I will make it but it is going to be super hard!!

I went for my pro-op appt a few days ago. He is very nice. He told me he wants to try a new band from johnson & johnson. He wants to gather results. I told him I would prefer the allergan band. I don't feel like being a lab rat. I trust Dr. Kim but this event is too big for me to risk it. Right now, I am on my liquid diet. Any suggesstions? I was told I have to have 4 protein shakes a day, 1 cup of crunchy veggies and water. That's it! I have to do this until Dec 4th! I will make it but it is going to be super hard!!

The protein shakes will keep you filled up. Plus, drink all of the water you can handle. This makes it easier to get your required water in later if you prcatce now. Also, dont drink 1/2 hr before or 1 hr after you eat the veggies. Another thing that will make it easier later on....Dave

susan

I live in Jacksonville. Do you know about our support group? We meet at Mandarin Luthran church the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 pm Go to Jacksonvillebandster.com for more info!

hi i am new to this and i live in jax,fl i am do to be banded in fla a lil nervous ok lets just be honest i am scared but i have faith in God because that is where my strength comes from i hope to be champions like all of you soon

Who is going to band you? I live in Jax and go to support meetings. I I can help you in any way please let me know. Sharon

oops sent to soon! lol It's ok to be a little nervous I was also. but it will be ok. Sharon