Hey! I was wondering if anybody has been banded in Jacksonville, Florida by either Javier Herrera or Paul Chappano. If so I would really like to talk to them and ask a few questions. Thanks, Christi

I will be going in for my first appt. Aug 5th with Dr Baptista!

I was banded by Dr. Baptista on Mar. 17, 2009. I have been very happy with him and his staff. He even gives you his private cell number after your surgery. I have lost 50 pounds so far and am very happy. It is going a little slow for me because I am also recovering from a broken ankle and 2 surgeries on that. My exercise has been limited. But slowly but surely it is coming off. Good luck with your surgery Lemon POPtart!! :thumbup:

Thank you all so much! I am so excited!! I've bought myself some Fuzzy Navel flavored nectar Protein for later, and my Clear liquids start at midnight tonight!! Being nervous and excited combined, I swear I am nearly giddy! LOL

JVFlorida, congrats on your awesome loss!! :thumbup: Awww.. I hope you get healed up soon. (((hugs)))

CMDTL, you're gonna love Dr. Baptista. He is such a very nice man. :thumbup: Do everything they tell you!

CTay904, how long has it been since your surgery? I would have preferred St Vincents, (its closer). I guess I'm biased. I've been in both hospitals. (St. V & Memorial) I did prefer the care at St Vincents, (9 years ago), but to be fair, I was in Memorial 16 years ago. I did meet one of the nurses at Memorial a few days ago, and she was the sweetest thing! That made me feel a LOT better!!! :ohmy:

LemonPOPtart, well your big day is tomorrow! Dr. Baptista and his staff is so nice and they make themselves so accessible. Don't hesitate to call them if you have questions. One week after my surgery I was able to go off my blood pressure meds. That was amaszing to me.

Good Luck, I'll be thinking about ya! :thumbup:

CMDTL - you are going to like Dr Baptista. He is very understanding and easy to talk to. I know the first week after I had my banding I thought I had made a big mistake. But then when my doctor took me off my blood pressure meds I felt 100% better and have never regreted it since. Good luck on your visit!

Dr. Cywes is awesome. I had my surgery with Dr. Baptista which is Dr. Cywes' partner. All of the employees of Jacksonville Weight Loss are awesome. I would recommend Jacksonville Weight Loss to anyone.

Hey! I was wondering if anybody has been banded in Jacksonville, Florida by either Javier Herrera or Paul Chappano. If so I would really like to talk to them and ask a few questions. Thanks, Christi

I had the Lap Band done with Dr. Chappano 4 years ago and have lost 75 lbs. and have kept it off. The entire group is great and very tenative. I work at St. Vincents too. If you have any questions I would be happy to help you.

I'm in Jacksonville but haven't been banded...yet. I'm still in the learning stage, trying to soak up all the info I can. The doc I'm considering is Cywes. Ever heard of him?

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Dr. Cywes is my Dr also i get my band Aug 11, 2011