Hi!

Are there any previous or current patients of Drs. Marema and Koppleman (US Bariatrics) in St Augustine, FL? I really wanted my surgery to be performed by either Tiffany Jesse or Robin Ache (Suncoast Bariatrics) but Palms of Pasadena Hospital is no longer a United Healthcare Bariatrics Center of Excellence. They said this is currently affecting about 30% of their patients. I don't like Tampa General so I opted to go to Dr. Marema at Flagler. I have five more NUT visits (including one this month) so I'm looking forward to a July surgery date.

I'm currently waiting on the office to complete the insurance verification process so I can schedule a consultation. I was advised that this takes 7-10 days. I would love to hear from any current or new patients. I'm a bit worried about the 2.5 hour car ride home after the surgery.

Ally

I am from Tampa Bay Area and I drove to Sebastian, FL. 4 hours ride and everything went well. Good luck to you...

If you have someone driving you, you will sleep all the way home so riding will not be any issue. Good luck!

My surgery was 7/16, left the hospital on 7/17 and I stayed on a hotel near by, my follow up was on 7/19 and I drove back home on July 20. Dr said to please stop often and walk around. I did well.

Edited February 11, 201412 yr by Malugo

<p>My surgery was 7/16, left the hospital on 7/17 and I stayed on a hotel near by, my follow up was on 7/19 and I drove back home on July 20. Dr said to please stop often and walk around. I did well. </p>

Now you've given me something to think about. It didn't occur to me that I might need to stay in the area for a follow-up. It's not a problem, St. Augustine is beautiful and I have enough points with Marriott and Hyatt to cover my hotel stay.

Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

If you have someone driving you, you will sleep all the way home so riding will not be any issue. Good luck!

Thanks Linda! I'm more worried about nausea and pain. I will have to remember to make the car "extra comfy" and get an order dissolvable Zofran.

Ally, neither my husband or I had any nausea, and we took 1 dose of pain med at home after 1 night in hospital. Could not believe we had worried so much over things that did not happen. Try to relax!

Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

My Dr. Patrick Domkowski at Sebastian Riverside Center(Sebastian, FL) South of St Augustine, FL

Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

My Dr. Patrick Domkowski at Sebastian Riverside Center(Sebastian, FL) South of St Augustine, FL

Did you have Marema or one of his partners?

My Dr. Patrick Domkowski at Sebastian Riverside Center(Sebastian, FL) South of St Augustine, FL

Not idea was posted 3 times. Sorry about that.

Not idea was posted 3 times. Sorry about that.

No worries. I figured it was a glitch. ; )

Hi!

Are there any previous or current patients of Drs. Marema and Koppleman (US Bariatrics) in St Augustine, FL? I really wanted my surgery to be performed by either Tiffany Jesse or Robin Ache (Suncoast Bariatrics) but Palms of Pasadena Hospital is no longer a United Healthcare Bariatrics Center of Excellence. They said this is currently affecting about 30% of their patients. I don't like Tampa General so I opted to go to Dr. Marema at Flagler. I have five more NUT visits (including one this month) so I'm looking forward to a July surgery date.

I'm currently waiting on the office to complete the insurance verification process so I can schedule a consultation. I was advised that this takes 7-10 days. I would love to hear from any current or new patients. I'm a bit worried about the 2.5 hour car ride home after the surgery.

Ally

You look skinny already lol

Hi!

Are there any previous or current patients of Drs. Marema and Koppleman (US Bariatrics) in St Augustine, FL? I really wanted my surgery to be performed by either Tiffany Jesse or Robin Ache (Suncoast Bariatrics) but Palms of Pasadena Hospital is no longer a United Healthcare Bariatrics Center of Excellence. They said this is currently affecting about 30% of their patients. I don't like Tampa General so I opted to go to Dr. Marema at Flagler. I have five more NUT visits (including one this month) so I'm looking forward to a July surgery date.

I'm currently waiting on the office to complete the insurance verification process so I can schedule a consultation. I was advised that this takes 7-10 days. I would love to hear from any current or new patients. I'm a bit worried about the 2.5 hour car ride home after the surgery.

Ally

You look skinny already lol

Thanks! I don't feel it though. Maybe in six months or so things will be different.