I just thought I'd share my experience and field any questions from my recent experience. I live in Virginia and was self pay. I searched for doctors with good reviews on the east coast since my area is way too expensive. I flew down to Tampa and met Dr Aguilla on May 7th and liked all I heard and saw. I started the preop liquid diet on May 11th and lost 20 pounds before my surgery on May 30th and I did have a few cheats. Things happened so quickly that I wasn't 100% ready to deal with all of my bad relationships with food but I still did well on the preop.

This was my first surgery of any kind and they made it as painless and uncomplicated as possible. Everyone I encountered was professional and helpful with my many many questions as the process went along. Other than a dizzy spell I had the night of the surgery, it's been great so far. I flew back to VA yesterday and am now adjusting to things and enjoying my new lease on life. I don't know what more to add so please feel free to ask me anything while the experience is still fresh in my mind.

Well congrats on your surgery! I thought I had a long commute from Titusville, FL to St. Petersburg, FL! Lol. Anyway, I went to a center of bariatric excellence in St. Petersburg which is right next to Tampa. I'm happy with my decision to use Dr. Rehnke.

I am concerned a bit because I'll be gone 1 1/2 months to San Antonio, TX. I'm hoping to connect with a doctor while in TX in case of any problems. So being you came all the way from VA, I'm sure I'll find someone in TX.

Good luck with your weight losses!