Anyone from Jacksonville???

[Yoly778 0]

Hi, I'm in Orange Park. Nice to see someone from our area here. I had my SX on 4/26.

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[ginbear25 1]

Hey, I am in The OP as well. I was banded back in 12/10. I initiallly lost but wss basically too tight and was malnourished. I then got loosened and immediately ate everything in sight! I am now in the process if starting over and doing it right. Dr.Cywes is my Dr. and he is great.

[Yoly778 0]

Dr. Pinner did my Sx...same practice. How much wgt have u lost?

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[ginbear25 1]

Initially I lost 50 but gained 25lbs back so am working on losing that now.

[Yoly778 0]

Do you attend the support geoup? I was thinking about going...I'm so new at this and want to make sure I'm doing everything right. How many fills did u get?

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[ginbear25 1]

I haven't but wish I did. I am trying to get to one byt work 12HR shifts. I may get to the one Thursday.

[Scooterbug 13]

Hey, I am in The OP as well. I was banded back in 12/10. I initiallly lost but wss basically too tight and was malnourished. I then got loosened and immediately ate everything in sight! I am now in the process if starting over and doing it right. Dr.Cywes is my Dr. and he is great.

I am seeing Dr Cywes as well. My wife and I go for our 5th weigh in today (out of 6 for our insurance). We actually see Dr Cywes in July to wrap things up and submit our paper work. We are both going for the Banded-Plication.

[ginbear25 1]

How did Ur Appt go??

[Yoly778 0]

I had my first fill on the 25th. 3cc in my bad and didn't feel any restrictions but experienced being stuck for the first time. I was eating chicken and...ate too fast. Wow what a nasty feeling. Getting my next fill on Tuesday.

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[king-tasha 1]

Ha, I am from Jacksonvill Beach and i am thinking about getting the lap band. I am talking with Dr. Habell from University of Florida. I am kind of scared at the whole idea but tired of looking in the mirrow and not feeling good about myself.

[Mandajo111 3]

Hello, I'm from Jax and love my surgeon, Dr. Pinnar. Down 32 pounds total.

[Scooterbug 13]

How did Ur Appt go??

Our last 3 appointments went well. We just had our group meeting with Dr. Cywes on the 25th, and they should have sent in our info for insurance approval the on the 26th. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it does not take too long to get approved.

[Ruffian 18]

Hi everyone, I'm in Jax and I got banded on the 27 of July by Dr. Baptista.

[Scooterbug 13]

I have a quick question for anyone who used Dr Cywes or Dr Pinnar...

Have you ever had any problems with the staff at there office????

My wife and I went for our group appointment on July 25th. After the appointment we asked Karma when our info was going to be filed with insurance..we were told "tomorrow" (which would have been the 26th).

On the 27th I called UMR to make sure our information had been faxed and received. UMR had NOTHING in there system about receiving our info. I called the Doctor's office and was directed to Karma's voicemail, so I left a message. I called back and was transfered to Jaime's voicemail (the woman who does insurance), again I left a message.

Monday July 30th I recieved no call backs from the office. I called Jaime again and was told se was out of the office.

Tuesday July 31st I call and actually get ahold of Jaime. She tells me that she is submitting our information that day!

Today (August 6th) I called UMR to verify they recieved the info for my wife and myself. They are still showing no record of any information faxed to them. I called Jaime again and got here "I am out of the office message"..I called back and asked for the office manager..I was transfered to Rita (I think her name was)..of course I get HER voicemail I left a detailed message and asked that she call me back....the office is now cloased and NOBODY called me back!!!

I am getting rather frustrated with the office staff!! Has anyone else had these problems dealing with them???

[evanie 0]

Hello I am from Jacksonville and I went to Jacksonville weight loss center .. I am a photographer and did most of the pics on the website so i got to meet many of the patients and hear the awaome sucess stories

I was a self payed patient also about 3 years ago .