Hi, any sleevers from Florida? What to expect from this procedures?

Hello there Grandma22. Very happy for you! I am a grandmother also and very happy. I was sleeved 11/18. Best of luck!

Hi everyone!

I have been approved by my insurance and I am waiting for my surgery date. Maybe the end of February, hoping sooner though. I can't wait to start this new chapter in my life. I am going to Dr. Jawad in Orlando.

congratulations on your surgery! I live in Palm Coast and the grandmother of 3 and soon to be 4! You will love your sleeve and new life!

Hello Florida friends. Hope everyone is doing great! All I can think about is getting on the beach when it warms up, and walk with the sand between my toes without gasping for breath! I am not panting because of my asthma anymore just coming home from the grocery store! Have a wonderful day today!

Hello there Grandma22. Very happy for you! I am a grandmother also and very happy. I was sleeved 11/18. Best of luck!

Hi Linda from Florida. My name is Lynda also. I have 4 grandchildren and another granddaughter on the way in March. How did your sleeve surgery go? Are you adjusting well?

Hello Lynda, I am doing fantastic! I had surgery on a Monday at 3 pm, walked that evening a little, had a leak test the next morning, and went home about 3 pm. I had one dose of pain meds at home, rested, and went to the grocery store on Thursday. The following week I was shopping, something I hate to do, and I just had so much energy it was fun.

Could not be happier!!! I am 67, older than you. I feel like a new person, honestly. I am off Metformin for diabetes, and off 1 BP medicine. Definitely my asthma is better, I am not gasping for breathe anymore when I come home from the store. My husband and I are so thankful we had this surgery!!!!

2 months out, and taking it easy with food. We avoid carbs and sugar, and keep our meals to the basics. You will be so happy to be sleeved, I promise!!!! Keep me posted Lynda.

Hello Lynda, I am doing fantastic! I had surgery on a Monday at 3 pm, walked that evening a little, had a leak test the next morning, and went home about 3 pm. I had one dose of pain meds at home, rested, and went to the grocery store on Thursday. The following week I was shopping, something I hate to do, and I just had so much energy it was fun.

Could not be happier!!! I am 67, older than you. I feel like a new person, honestly. I am off Metformin for diabetes, and off 1 BP medicine. Definitely my asthma is better, I am not gasping for breathe anymore when I come home from the store. My husband and I are so thankful we had this surgery!!!!

2 months out, and taking it easy with food. We avoid carbs and sugar, and keep our meals to the basics. You will be so happy to be sleeved, I promise!!!! Keep me posted Lynda.

Wow Linda sounds like you did great! I have it in my head to follow instructions and be a good patient. I think it will go much better that way. My daughter was sleeved about 18 months ago. She had a few setbacks but she is doing well today. She is 29 weeks pregnant. And the baby is growing wonderfully. I will keep you posted after surgery!

That sounds fantastic. Proud of you to do this for yourself and those babies!

Hello Lynda, I am doing fantastic! I had surgery on a Monday at 3 pm, walked that evening a little, had a leak test the next morning, and went home about 3 pm. I had one dose of pain meds at home, rested, and went to the grocery store on Thursday. The following week I was shopping, something I hate to do, and I just had so much energy it was fun.

Could not be happier!!! I am 67, older than you. I feel like a new person, honestly. I am off Metformin for diabetes, and off 1 BP medicine. Definitely my asthma is better, I am not gasping for breathe anymore when I come home from the store. My husband and I are so thankful we had this surgery!!!!

2 months out, and taking it easy with food. We avoid carbs and sugar, and keep our meals to the basics. You will be so happy to be sleeved, I promise!!!! Keep me posted Lynda.

Hey I'm from Miami fl just looking for some support. I'm 9 days post op. Having mixed feeling about the surgery already.

Buttafly, what mixed feelings? Talk about it and a lot of really swell people will respond with help and inspiration!

Fort Myers here!! Was sleeved man 16,2014 by dr. Rosenthal in Weston at Cleveland clinic.. Any young sleevers?? I am 21 starting phase 3 tomm morning..

Cape Coral here! ????

Hi everyone! I have been approved by my insurance and I am waiting for my surgery date. Maybe the end of February, hoping sooner though. I can't wait to start this new chapter in my life. I am going to Dr. Jawad in Orlando.

I am in Orlando and was sleeved by dr jawad in July of 2012. He is awesome! And I adore his staff as well. They run a great program. Good luck!!

I'm thinking of going with Dr. Jawad... Can you give a little heads up on how his process works (preop diet, insurance issues, wait periods, etc)? Any/all info will help! Thanks in advance

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I am in Orlando and was sleeved by dr jawad in July of 2012. He is awesome! And I adore his staff as well. They run a great program. Good luck!!

I'm thinking of going with Dr. Jawad... Can you give a little heads up on how his process works (preop diet, insurance issues, wait periods, etc)? Any/all info will help! Thanks in advance

I'm thinking of going with Dr. Jawad... Can you give a little heads up on how his process works (preop diet, insurance issues, wait periods, etc)? Any/all info will help! Thanks in advance

Yes I will send you a message! Sorry for the late response I was out of town with little internet access.