FL - South florida

[Giana Aline 11]

Hi qtball! Sorry it's taken so long to respond. It's been one Crazy week. I opted out of seeking bariatric surgery from Dr. Folwell per my PCP's recommendation. She said it was very disorganized there too. I've decided to go with Dr. Vaughan at Jupiter Medical Center but my first choose was Dr.Perez. Because of the distance, it wasn't really feasible to go to him. I wish you the best!! Keep me posted. I'm starting my 3 month medical supervised diet with him on 9/24. Done the nutrition assessment, sleep study and am collecting medical history documents. I'm hoping to have the sleeve done by December. I'm going through my insurance, federal employee blue cross/blue shield basic.

[VSG_lauren 104]

I'm in Lakeland... And there aren't any local surgeons here. I researched a ton and decided to go with Dr. Shillingford in Boca Raton.

[Sistersuz 14]

Hi Giana. I started my preop diet this week and I am scheduled with Dr Perez on October 8th. It has gone by so fast!! I wish you all the best with Dr. Vaughn and your journey to health. My girlfriend just had gall bladder surgery with him and said he was fantastic! Let's keep in touch.

[VSG_lauren 104]

The first couple days were pretty rough for me, but just remember the goal and you will get through it

[kimodell69 138]

I am in Sarasota!

[Giana Aline 11]

It's amazing how time is going so fast! I'm going to my second surgeon visit tomorrow I'm hoping to have the surgery by January 2015 and been recommended for the gastric bypass instead of the sleeve; a bit nervous but keeping positive! I hope you are feeling better and I definitely will keep in touch sistersuz! Pray for the best for everyone!

[Cargannie 52]

Hey lose4life, I had my surgery in Ft. Myers with Dr. Raheb.

[Yasman 195]

I'm with dr Wizman to but in Wellington and he doesn't run then the nurse does and she isn't good it's all about fund raising and not talking about issues. It's not a support group. Coral Springs is too far. I'm in west palm.

I'm in West Palm too. I had my surgery at JFK Hospital in Atlantis (aka lake worth) and the team has been very professional and well organized and friendly to boot. They have a monthly support group held at JFK run by a therapist every second tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm if you are interested. this month they are doing a Protein extravaganza with things to taste and recipes if you like it.

[lose4life2 152]

Hey lose4life, I had my surgery in Ft. Myers with Dr. Raheb.

That's awesome!! I just love the whole office. You should join us for 2nd Saturday sweat and 4th Saturday circuit!! Dr Shay was there today!!

[sjules 27]

I'm further south in the Hollywood area. Looking for a good support group. Surgery out of town.

[Pac-woman 325]

I am in Broward County!

[Floridagirl2 19]

I'm in Parrish which is near Bradenton/Sarasota.

[kimodell69 138]

I'm in Parrish which is near Bradenton/Sarasota.

@@Floridagirl2 I am in Sarasota!

[sarahicurn 0]

@@Yasman I know that your post was awhile ago, but I was wondering if the JFK group allows anyone in, or if it's a closed group. I'm from the PBG area & looking for something. Thanks!

[Yasman 195]

@@Yasman I know that your post was awhile ago, but I was wondering if the JFK group allows anyone in, or if it's a closed group. I'm from the PBG area & looking for something. Thanks!

Hi @sarahicorn,

I'm pretty sure its an open group, since there is a member who joins us for support (he lost 90 lbs. on his own) even though he has not had weight loss surgery. Come join!