Welcome Florida Sleevers!!!

I am Jenn, wife and mother of two. Currently I am doing all my pre-op testing and have 8 more pounds to lose to meet my pre-op goal. I live in Lake City Florida...about 1/2 hr. from Gainesville and an hour from Jacksonville. I will be seeing Dr. Ben-David at Shands in Gainesville. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and who knows, maybe have a meet & greet sometime!

Hey Jenn! Congrats on the weight loss.

Well, I am 21 years old, no kids, a boyfriend, and cat. I am about half way done with my 6MSWL with my PCP (Only three more visits left! Woohoo!). I will be having my surgery in Jacksonville, FL with Dr. Steven Webb and Novus Center. Even though, I am moving to Tampa in August. It is going to be a journey that is for sure, but I wouldn't want it any other way. I love this forum and all the people on here that make it so amazing.

wishes

Hey Wishes I have seen you on the forum but had no idea we were so close! That's cool! I love this forum too, everyone has been so welcoming. It would be great if we planned a get together sometime for all those in FL....maybe after we get our sleeves

Lol, yeah, woot for Jacksonville! Yeah, I would love to get together with some of the people on this forum. There are quite a few in Florida if I have been keeping track right. Before or after would be great with me! But I will be gone through June and August.

Hi Everyone I am Kayla I am 22 and live in Sebring FL, BUT I will be moving at the end of the year to live with my Mom she lives in Live Oak which I am sure Jenn knows is only 15 min from Lake City what a small world...I would love to get together sometime and meet everyone. I go to Live Oak at least every couple of months but unfortunately I won't be able to pre surgery I am saving all of my vacation time for actual surgery which if everything goes well will be middle to end of July I will be having it in Orlando with Dr. Wier!! His staff is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone!!! Would love to do a meet & greet!!!! Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!!!!!

Deb

I will be having my surgery in 3 weeks. I have a husband and a son and I am 36. I live in Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando. My Dr is Keith Kim in Orlando area.

I will be having my surgery in 3 weeks. I have a husband and a son and I am 36. I live in Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando. My Dr is Keith Kim in Orlando area.

Welcome!!!!! Congrats on getting your surgery date!!! Where in Central Fla? ( I live in Central Fla too 30 min either way)

Deb

Hello Fellow Florida Sleevers!

I'm in Tampa and I'm traveling to Michigan for my surgery on 8/2! I will be back on 8/9 and be on my way to a new and improved me! I'm 29 and dating. I look forward to more Florida specific discussions and trading war stories I'm sure we will all have a few!

I will be having my surgery in 3 weeks. I have a husband and a son and I am 36. I live in Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando. My Dr is Keith Kim in Orlando area.

Welcome!! Will you be having your surgery @ ORMC?? I am scheduled for August 8th there!! I am getting really nervous and excited!!

I'm currently working towards my VSG. Just got my letter of denial from Cigna and am hoping to appeal...waiting for the Surgeon's office to call me back. With or without the insurance, I still want Dr Whittwell to perform my surgery. I just don't want to have to fork over money out of pocket. Oh well...I've waiting this long...I guess I can wait a little longer.

PS 42, born and bred in Hialeah!!

Hello Everyone, My name is Carrie. I live in Middleburg, which is a suburb of Jacksonville. I have just started the process of getting approved for surgery. My Doctor is Steven Webb and I am going through the Novous Center. I will be having the surgery at St Lukes Hospital. I have been married for 19 years and I have 4 boys and one doggie. I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Hello Everyone, My name is Carrie. I live in Middleburg, which is a suburb of Jacksonville. I have just started the process of getting approved for surgery. My Doctor is Steven Webb and I am going through the Novous Center. I will be having the surgery at St Lukes Hospital. I have been married for 19 years and I have 4 boys and one doggie. I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Welcome!!!! Keep us updated.

Deb

Hello Fellow Florida Sleevers!

I'm in Tampa and I'm traveling to Michigan for my surgery on 8/2! I will be back on 8/9 and be on my way to a new and improved me! I'm 29 and dating. I look forward to more Florida specific discussions and trading war stories I'm sure we will all have a few!

Welcome!!!! Let us know how everything goes.

Deb

Hey everyone. I did get approved!! My surgery date is August 30. I start my pre op diet on Tuesday. Yea!!

I had my Lap-Band converted to a Sleeve 9 days ago and am very glad I made that decision. My stomach had prolapsed with the Band and I had regained over 70 pounds. I am glad to get back to losing weight using the Sleeve as my best tool!