Hey People,

I'm moving back to the Florida area soon and I wanna see some bansters!! Where are all you guys from the sunshine state???

Actually, I'm from Naples, FL and Dr. Lieberman is doing the lap band procedure as well as the gastric by-pass. Believe me, when I called his office I begged him to see me, since I already had my band from Michigan. It took me 2 years of begging and finally last Friday, he saw me and filled me up. I was so happy! He is a wonderful dr. He is at the new Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, FL used to be called Cleveland Clinic. I live in Bonita Springs, and work in Naples. Hope this helps you. I know, I had to go to Miami to get a fill! Way too far.

Have a good day.

Janine

hi my florida banders! I live in jupiter, bout 2 hours from orlando! south..i am 3 days post -op! most of the pain is gone..so i'm feeling pretty good...miss coffee!LOL

Wow, you are doing better than me. I've only lost 8 lbs 3 weeks post-op! Welcome to the growing group of Florida Bandsters!:clap2:

JAD:

Dr. Gomez is a wonderful dr. in Miami. His office is at Maimi Mercy Hospital. His number is 305-285-5090. His name is Dr. Eddie Gomez. I had to see him a couple of times since I moved from Michigan to Naples. I had to drive all the way over there for a fill! Just crazy! Since then I just found a dr. here in Naples, FL that will do my fills, but wasn't crazy about seeing me, since I wasn't his patient in the first place. Anyway, hope this helps you.

Janine

yeah, I think alot of it has to do with individuals, I was alot heavier than you, bigger loses faster i believe i'm getting there ! so excited:biggrin1:

yeah, I think alot of it has to do with individuals, I was alot heavier than you, bigger loses faster i believe i'm getting there ! so excited:biggrin1:

I'm very excited about my journey and I get to go full-time solids next week! :hungry: I had some restriction and pb'ing last week (eggs) but nothing so far this week. I go for a fill on the 28th and I can't wait!

Good luck to you!:whoo:

MR.....How did you like Dr. Dietrick? I am almost ready to schedule my third appoinment with him so we can set the surgery date? Can you please let me know how your experience went/is going?

Thanks,

Cindy

Hey, how have I managed to miss this thread for so long? I could swear I looked for a Florida thread months ago! Oh well, glad I found you guys. My name's Eddie and I'm in St Johns (halfway between Jax and St Augustine). I was banded on 5/16/07 and am down 36 pounds so far. I haven't read every single post on here - is there anyone else from N FL?

I'm from Darby, a little town about 40 miles North of Tampa. I was born and raised in Florida. I am looking foward to meeting fellow Floridian Bandsters!

Hi Guys & Dolls! Good news! I passed all of my pre-op testing and have my 3rd appointment with Dr. Deitrck on 08/30. My surgery is scheduled for 09/12/07, so keep your fingers crossed for me. Surgery will be done at Univeristy Community Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Later,

Cindy

Awesome! Keep us posted...

Hi everyone, I just return to chicago from an interview in FL and will be moving down there in the next couple of weeks. I start my new job on 9/4. I will be living in Venice and working Sarasota. I was banded 1/31/07 here in Chicago area and will need a band Dr in Fl to do my fills. Does anyone have any suggestions for Dr in the Sarasota/Venice area. My mom cut a message out of the paper for Weight-loss surgery Group. The Bypass and Bandster Buddies group of Char-Lee-Sota. Is anyone filmilar with this group and is there a Dr affilated with it?

Hope to meet some of you soon.

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Edd and I live in Tampa, Florida. I will be having my surgery done by Dr. Grossbard on September 4th at the JourneyLite center in Tampa. I am really nervous, but looking forward to the future.

Edd ~ Good luck on your surgery. I am moving to FL next week and start a new job on 9/4. My Lap Band surgeon here in IL gave me Dr Grossbard name as the Dr to go to when I come to FL for my Follow-up/fills. I will be in the Sarasota area but may have to travel to the Tampa area to see him.

Good Luck on you Surgery on 9/4.

Wow, that is going to be one long drive, but it will be worth it. Dr. Grossbard is really good.

Amelia - May I suggest Fill Centers USA - Weight Loss Surgery - Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass Surgery - Lap Band Surgery Information and Support for follow up and fills? They were formed especially for people who has moved away from their Dr. or had surgery in another country. I'm making the hour and a half drive from Central FL to the St. Petersburg Fill Center because I have heard excellent things about the fill dr. and they also offer flouro....check them out.