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.

Hey Florida! I live 15 miles north of the rat...Orlando. I fly out tomorrow morning for my surgery with Dr. Ortiz. I am going to use the wwwfillusa.com that Dr. Ortiz is connected with. They have a fill Dr. in Clermont, only 24 miles from me.

CONGRATULATIONS MONK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be Blessed!!!!

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -61lbs

Hi! I was banded by Dr. Kim a year ago in May and have lost 75 lbs, 40 to go! I live in Longwood, just north of Orlando. Did the group ever go on a cruise..?That sounds like fun. Debbie

Debby,

I believe the cruise is in 2007??????

Is Dr. Kim in Celebration or does he have an office closer to Longwood???

Good job on the weight loss...just think you've lost almost twice as much as you have to go!!! WOW!!!!!

God Bless,

MElody

Banded 3/20/06 -61lbs

How's things going with Dr. Grossbards office? I am trying to get an appt. to see him next week in Clermont at the fill center. I love their website. www.fillcentersusa.com

Any info on them is greatly appreciated. I've read the previous posts in this thread.

TellyMelly-

It is going well at Dr. Grossbards.....$200/fill w/ flouro or w/o. I don't know if you remember the last fill experience ....am doing better and filled good!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -61lbs

Nice Melody!!!

That's wonderful! I am scheduled for next Wednesday for the fill center. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I hope my port isn't flipped. Can't feel it anymore but.. we'll see.

Hi Everyone ! It's good to hear how well you're all doing. Well now I'm excited and nervous too,because I'm getting banded on 1st August !!

Dalton never got back to me, so now I'm heading to Mexico, to Dr. Rumbault. Has anyone heard of Sabrina Freeman in Clermont, for aftercare ? Only she seems to be the closest to me ~ I'm in Kissimmee. Any other ideas on where to look for fills ? A doctor in Melbourne turned me down as he "doesn't care for foreign bands " !! Would really appreciate any help you can give me ~ thanks, Jarquin.

Hi fellow Florida, I just was banded this thursday the 13th at Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I met two nurses, one getting the band and one training with Dr. Romeriz for fills. They live in Ormand Beach and she is going to do housecalls! I have contact info so let me know. Eve

Monk--

I'm

Monk--

I'm interested in Ormond Beach....living in Orange City....so that would be MUCH closer than over to Zephyrhills!!

Thanks!

God Bless,

MElody

Banded 3/20/06 -61lbs

Jarquin,

I use Dr. Jawad in Ocala. I believe he now in in Orlanda too

www.jawadmd.com

Lisa

I live in Ormond Beach and was banded by Dr. Ortiz on July 13th I am just ten days old. I have had the most wonderful experience and don't regret for one minute that I went to Mexico for the procedure. I have lost a total of 18 pounds including the pre-op wieght loss and could'nt be more happy. The whole liquid diet thing is getting quite old though. Well I hope this message reaches you in good health and spirits. Best of luck

Scott:)

Congrats Scott and welcome to banded life!!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs

Hey there Scott, Your band buddy here. Thanks for being such a pal in Mexico, you guys made the trip so much better. I agree, liquid is getting old.I'm back at work and thats fine but the at home time is a challange. Had some people asking about the fills, what do you want me to tell them? I think you guys have my phone and home email, let me know. Oh yeah, Pino grigio is a clear liquid....xxooEve