Hi I live in Jacksonville, and I am wondering if anyone on this forum is from Jax... Let me know :wave:

If anyone is going to the seminar Tuesday with Dr. Webb or used Dr. Webb, please please please let me know.

Thanks,

Kim

Hi Kim,

I am from Jacksonville, but did not use Dr. Webb. A couple of people in one of my support groups did though, and they seemed very happy with him. My surgeon was Dr. Herrera at St. Vincent's and I absolutely love him. When are you hoping to have surgery?

Hello! I still need to check into the cost of surgery at St. Vincents. I have found it to be around $17,000 for self pay at the 3 places I have checked so far.

Once I start the process, it should take about 6 weeks. I have been to a seminar and a consultation, and I may want to attend a support group meeting too. I have not yet met anyone that had the band, so it would be nice to get to talk to people that have done it.

Thanks for writing and best of luck!

Heya I know this doesn't help but I lived in Jville up until 9 years ago~ One of my babies was born in St vincints!

Just wanted to say Ello!

I was there this past summer for a week, they are really fixin' up the area!

Nana~

I'm in Jax, being banded by Dr Baptista on may 20, can't wait. I am also interested in knowing about Dr Webb for a friend of mine.

Jacksonville Weight Loss Center (Drs Cywes and Babtista) do the surgery for $14,450 (self pay) at the Surgery Center in Jacksonville Beach. I went in at 7:00 and was home by 11:30. The hospitals are traditional a more expensive route and if you are self pay you want the best deal possible. Sometimes you HAVE to do it at the hospital if you have some serious health contraindications but if you are otherwise healthy then I would highly recommend the surgery center (outpatient) route.

Hello,

I live in Jacksonville. I go to Jacksonville Weight loss center. Just waiting on approval from insurance.

I'm having mine on Nov. 18th with Dr. Baptista in Jax.

Hello

I'm in the Jacksonville area (Fleming Island). I need the lap band procedure. Just starting to investigate. Need a GREAT doctor because I'm new to the area and live alone. I would appreciate any information or support you would offer. Thank you.

Hi, I'm from Jacksonville, and new to this website. I am having my surgery at Baptist Downtown, with Dr. Morgenthal. Surgery date will be the end of December.

Hello,

I'm from Jax and am seriously considering the lap band. I'm trying find doctor recommendations, approx cost, and results. If anyone knows of a conference in Florida or Southern Georgia, I would love to attend and will drive wherever I need to go. I just want to do this right and with as small a scar as possible. Thank you

Jacksonville here!! Getting my surgery done Nov. 24 by Dr. Cywes!!

Hi everyone! I am in Jacksonville, and had my band placed on Friday 11/14 by Dr. Baptista at Memorial. I have been very happy with him, and was very happy with Memorial outpatient. I am covered by insurance, so not sure of the cost for selfpay, but am happy to answer any questions I can.

Sam

Hello

I'm in the Jacksonville area (Fleming Island). I need the lap band procedure. Just starting to investigate. Need a GREAT doctor because I'm new to the area and live alone. I would appreciate any information or support you would offer. Thank you.

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Good luck with getting your procedure. I just had my band on 11/14, and I honestly don't know how anyone could do this alone. Maybe I have just had a hard time, but between the Lortab medicine and the pain, I have needed extensive help from my family. Do you have a friend that could come stay with your during your first week at least?

Sam

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I just came from the seminar at St. Vincent's (Dr. Chappano & Dr. Herrera). My only remaining question is how much cheaper it is if you have the surgery done at a day surgery center vs the hospital. The total cost here is $17,500 with $10,000 going to the hospital, $5,300 to the doctors and $1,200 for anesthesia. They also chargeg a $500 processing fee. Do other doctors charge this? My insurance covers the surgery but I may have a slight qualification issue. I'd like to have the surgery done this year as I have already met my deductible. I wonder if the processes prior to surgery are different between doctors?