I am starting my WL journey at NAS Jacksonville. I was wondering if anyone is having surgery here, who is your surgeon, and what are your thoughts on their Bariatric program.

I already have had my first appointment with General Surgery and waiting on the Bariatric Coordinator to call me back.The doctor who I saw and I don't remember his name was pushing hard towards the band. My mind is pretty much made up for the sleeve, I have already been through the requirements once (last year) with Tricare North and was approved but for the Band or Gastric by pass. Thanks in advance!

Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

I had my first appointment in General Surgery at NAS Jax also. I met with a wonderful female surgeon but can't recall her name. She gave me the nurse coordinator card who I called and left a message. I am waiting for her to call me back. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for her to return your call? The surgeon showed me all the options--said they don't do lap band_ and I am leaning toward gastric bypass. I am so ready to get the process started. I don't really know what to expect. Any other NAS JaX people out there who are farther along in the process? I have been on so many diets for the last 30 years....Finally feeling hopeful.

Nanf1962

I just returned from Jacksonville today. I have information I can share with you. I will send you a pm tomorrow with it all . Also on the Dec 19th is a support meeting , Starts at 4:30 In the general surgery department. If you can make this one it will be a start, I think you have to have 5 for requirements .

Looking forward to hearing from you

I have been trying to find RECENT information from sleevers/future sleevers at NAS Jax and ended up here. I have my initial consult in two weeks and am trying to figure out what to expect. If either one of you have any helpful info, I would appreciate it greatly!

Justme13

Sorry about not answering you sooner, but I'm hardly on here anymore. I will send you a private message with my contact information. Nanf1962 and I have both had our surgery in the past 8 weeks. There is a support group meeting not sure about June but July 23 . You are required to make 5 meetings.

Great! Thank you and congratulations!

I work at NASJax. how did your surgeries turn out?

Hello Everyone! Having vsg by dr flint soon! Excited, nervous and looking for other sleevers and info. Please help!