St. Pete/Bradenton/Sarasota area?

[jessicawinston 58]

I'm being banded April 5 in Tampa by dr p. krishnaraj

[Alig02 30]

I'm being banded April 5 in Tampa by dr p. krishnaraj

That's my surgeon! He's great! I had surgery march 1st. Good luck

[jessicawinston 58]

That's my surgeon! He's great! I had surgery march 1st. Good luck <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thank goodness someone else has him. He seems awesome. Very informative. I like him.

[flrosie 154]

Maybe we can meet one day.

I would like that!

[dmprem 25]

I'm in Bradenton. I was banded yesterday by Dr. Gary bunch. I have yet to go to a support meeting, well I did go to one at the Dr office. but I was the only one who showed up . They haven't had any support group meetings since the October one I went to.

[flrosie 154]

I'm in Bradenton. I was banded yesterday by Dr. Gary bunch. I have yet to go to a support meeting, well I did go to one at the Dr office. but I was the only one who showed up . They haven't had any support group meetings since the October one I went to.

Welcome to the club! Glad to meet you . How are you feeling, just 3 days post-op? Where did you have your surgery? Nice to know there's more in our area.

[dmprem 25]

I was banded yesterday morning at Blake Medical Center. I work there so it was the only option I had, My insurance covered the hospital 100% It was a great experience. My stomach feels like I was doing pushups all night, but other than that I am doing well. Just lying around and reading

[KLASSYK 3]

I'm in parrish my Dr is Stevens in Sarasota.

[flrosie 154]

I was banded yesterday morning at Blake Medical Center. I work there so it was the only option I had, My insurance covered the hospital 100% It was a great experience. My stomach feels like I was doing pushups all night, but other than that I am doing well. Just lying around and reading

How are you doing now?

[Barb5227 16]

I'm in Tampa and was banded by Dr. Jesse in St. Pete at Palms of Pasadena. I'd love to change doctors and have one in Tampa that is closer. Recommendations???

[flrosie 154]

I'm in Tampa and was banded by Dr. Jesse in St. Pete at Palms of Pasadena. I'd love to change doctors and have one in Tampa that is closer. Recommendations???

I don't know of any Tampa doctors. I was at Palms of Pasadena, too. Great hospital, really loved it. My surgeon, Dr. Rehnke, not so much. I don't DISlike him, I just don't feel very warm and fuzzy about him. I was spoiled by the primary care doc I had for 20 years before I moved. Now I can't find anyone who measures up.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I'm in parrish my Dr is Stevens in Sarasota.

Dr. Stevens is my Dr too. I love him, but I hear he can be very hard on you, if you don't do as he says. I've never pushed him to that point.lol

Best wishes to you!

[KLASSYK 3]

He is good I never experienced that with him either

[dmprem 25]

How are you doing now?

I'm doing well. Going for my first fill appointment tomorrow 6 weeks post op. Since surgery lost 16 lb. but no problems eating. I cut down how much I was eating and I have been losing more. My life is now figuring out what I should eat, making sure I get enough Protein, constantly drinking Water and making sure I go to the gym.

How are you doing?

[dawalsh 919]

I don't know of any Tampa doctors. I was at Palms of Pasadena' date=' too. Great hospital, really loved it. My surgeon, Dr. Rehnke, not so much. I don't DISlike him, I just don't feel very warm and fuzzy about him. I was spoiled by the primary care doc I had for 20 years before I moved. Now I can't find anyone who measures up.[/quote']

That's funny because I love Dr Rehnke. I travel 2 1/2 hrs to see him. I travel from Titusville on the east coast to see him.

I had seen a doctor in Melbourne and he was so clinical and cold that I decided to go to Dr Rehnke after 3 seminars.

I loved the staff at Palms of Pasadena as well.

Also, my insurance covered Dr Rehnke with very little cash up front. The doctor inelbourne wanted me to pay $3800.00 up front whereas with Dr Rehnke I just had to pay my co-payment. My total outlay with Dr Rehnke was under $1,000.00.

I'll stick with Dr Rehnke.