There seems to be quite a few Floridians on the boards here - this might be a good place to keep in touch.

I haven't really formally introduced myself yet - I'm 33, male, been overweight my entire life. I'm still on the fence about getting the surgery but it is very tempting as my my insurance does cover most of the procedure. I'm also a big wimp and have never had surgery so that's kinda scary. I watched a VSG procedure video today - bad plan.

Since my insurance does cover the procedure, I won't be going to Mexico. Has anyone used a doctor in Florida? I'm looking at Dr. Domkowski in Sebastian but I really can't find any first-hand reports about him or his practice online - good or bad. In fact I can't find too many details for any doctors in the Central Florida area.

Hi My name is kym also.... I had my sleeve done @ FMC in FT.Lauderdale Fl by Dr Barron.. The Hospital is an center of excellent hospital. I had NO complications.. Surgery is surgery to me .. I've had many .. I recovered quite well .. I had it done on April 14th 2010 and so far I have lost 53 lbs...(WOW)... I am at a stall now and its frustrating but I know that this will soon pass. my clothing fits differently but I havent lost any real weight .. I have only lost 1/2 lb in 42 days and its driving me NUTS!!! But I will say to you , DO IT!!! Make sure you do your research first and get er done!!!LOL:lol0: God Bless you and yours... FMC is Florida medical center (hospital):biggrin0:

Will be thinking of you Carolina this Friday. All the best wishes for a successful surgery and a fast recovery!

Kymmi: I'm sure that long of a stall can be frustrating!! Keep at it girl

Diamond- That is not a true statement- you can find more Centers of Excellence by going on the Medicare website.

Also, about Dr Domkowski, go to his website riversidesurgicalweightloss.com or google him. You can find out tons about him. Thanks

I was sleeve on Aug 11th by Enrique Whitwell in Miami and he was great.

Jacksonville Florida here.. I was sleeve in May by Dr. Webb. I don't regret my decision in the least. The only advise I can give is to just do it.

You're the first person I've seen on here that used Dr. Webb, too. He did my friend's gastric bypass about 6 years ago, which is how I found him.

Jacksonville Florida here.. I was sleeve in May by Dr. Webb. I don't regret my decision in the least. The only advise I can give is to just do it.

Well, I replied, but I'm not sure if it went through, but I was saying how you're the first person I've seen who has used Dr. Webb also.

Hi all - been away from the boards for a while. When I started this thread I was just thinking about having it done, but now it's a done deal! In the past few months I decided to go with Dr. Domkowski in Sebastian. To meet insurance requirements I did the three month doctor's visits, psych visit and nutritionist. I almost think it was a good thing, especially the Nut and Psych visits as they went into greater detail about what I was getting myself into, how to deal with food and thoughts/self after the surgery and extreme weight loss. I just got approved by my insurance two days ago, and I'm scheduled for surgery on Dec. 14th. I start my liquid diet in 4 days, and I'm beginning to get a little nervous.

By the way for anyone thinking about using Dr. Domkowski I would definitely recommend him or at least suggest sitting through one of his seminars. Of course he hasn't operated on me yet but he is extremely nice, personable and has always taken as much time as is needed when I'm in for my visits, and answered all questions clearly. His office staff are equally as nice. I know some doctors can treat you like you're just their next paycheck and want you out so they can move on to the next patient but I never once got that vibe from him and can tell he honestly cares about his patients.

Looking for sleevers of Dr Michael Perez in the Fort Lauderdale area...he's my surgeon for sure but I am not sure why I cannot find any of his patients on here! Please reply if you are a patient of his! Thanks

I'm 12 days away from surgery in Daytona Beach, Dr. Sebastien is doing it. I haven't read one thing about him on here yet, but I trust him completely. Hope I'm not being naive but mostly I am just so excited to get the surgery done and start the rest of my life. I know it's going to be hard but I can't wait.

Well, I replied, but I'm not sure if it went through, but I was saying how you're the first person I've seen who has used Dr. Webb also.

I used Dr. Deperi from Dr. Webb's group. But Dr Webb did my followups in the hospital. Love both of them and I'm really looking forward to continued weight loss.

I live in Central Florida and had my sleeve done in Orlando at the Celebration Center. It is the only Center of Excellence in Bariatrics in the state. Dr. Keith Kim was highly recommended to me by some surgeons in Miami. Look him up...they have a website. Good luck, and if you have any questions, please hit me up.

Not so. Dr. Jawad of Ocala and Orlando is and has been a Center of Excellence, and at the time I was sleeved (4/18/11) he was ranked #1 in the state. Very pleased with him, his staff, system, everything. Highly recommend.

Jeffery,

Correct on Dr. Jawad. He did my sleeve 3/7/2011. He has been ranked #1 in the state for five years I want to say. He is so awesome. His team is excellent!!!!!

Hi Everyone!! I'm in Orlando (well Oviedo) and i'm going to Dr. Kim at Celebration for my surgery on 5/27/11 and i'm SO excited (and a little scared)!!

GO SKINNY FLORIDIANS!!!

Good Luck JG407. You will love Celebration and Dr Kim. They have a great program there. I have VSG on Sept 15th 2010 and am down 79 pounds so far. 19 more till goal.

Thanks tdov and WOW congrats on your amazing and continued success!!! That's awesome! Im Actually going for my full day pre-op today!!