Anyone in these areas? Who was/is your surgeon? Which hospital? Are you following any local support groups?

I'm in Ellenton (very near the outlet mall that will become my best friend in about 6 months!!!). My surgeon is Dr. Rehnke and I'll be at Palms of Pasadena on the 19th - one week from today. Yay!!

Looking forward to meeting more from this area.

Rosie

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

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

Maybe we can meet one day.

I would like that!

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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'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.

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!

He is good I never experienced that with him either

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?

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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.

Barb, Dr. Aguila in Tampa is great. He's right across from Memorial Hospital in Hyde Park. The office staff is so kind and helpful.

I'm starting my 2 weeks of opt fast tomorrow, then surgery on June 13th. Wish me luck!