I finally got the results of the Manometry test this morning and scheduled my date. Dr Jawad only does sleeves on wednesdays and the earliest that I can get scheduled is June 5th! I am excited and disappointed at the same time.

Thanks for all the good info Taura. How was the leak test? I wish he did it in the OR like some. I haven't heard of that bracelet thing but thats awesome if it works. I probably would not have chosen Jawad initially if i had a choice, but i didn't. He is the only one allowed by my insurance. Having said that, he has really impressed me as being a very smart and experienced guy, and I'm thankful it's ended up this way. My friend had bypass with him and he did some unusual, but brilliant things with her that i haven't heard others doing. I think it was divine intervention:)

How are you feeling now that you are home? Are you eating/drinking? I'm in Winter Springs. My boyfriend works in Longwood. We are "neighbors". Maybe we can get together at some point. Have you gone to any of the support group meetings? I have not.

From what I understand he does leak test in OR and the next morning. I havent been to a group yet. I will probably try to go to the one in July if possible.

So, I'm SO late on this topic Taura and Elaine, but I just wanted to give a shout out to others who have been sleeved with Dr. Jawad and are local here. My surgery is scheduled for October 16th and I'm excited that it's getting closer. Started cutting out carbs and upping protein this week. I found that Dr. Jawad has an incredible reputation and he truly does care about his patients. I live in Lake county but work in Metrowest. Would love to meet up sometime. I've been lazy and haven't gone to any groups, but maybe I need to. Hopefully you girls are still active and will see this

So' date=' I'm SO late on this topic Taura and Elaine, but I just wanted to give a shout out to others who have been sleeved with Dr. Jawad and are local here. My surgery is scheduled for October 16th and I'm excited that it's getting closer. Started cutting out carbs and upping Protein this week. I have several people I know who went through Dr. Kim at Celebration and each one has had major complications. I found that Dr. Jawad has an incredible reputation and he truly does care about his patients. I live in Lake county but work in Metrowest. Would love to meet up sometime. I've been lazy and haven't gone to any groups, but maybe I need to. Hopefully you girls are still active and will see this [/quote']

Hey Lindsay! Yes, I used Dr. Jawad and think he was an excellent surgeon. I must say, I am not overly impressed with his office staff and the after care has been useless. However, a surgeon who can get you out of this alive and healthy is what really matters. I would love to meet socially with some other Orlando area and/or Jawad sleevers. I am not a big support group fan, so I haven't been. Message me privately and let's meet up.

Elaine