Hi everyone,

I'm looking to connect with anyone who is pre or post surgery with Dr. Uchal in Jacksonville, Florida. I am pre-surgery and am in the process with an expected May surgery date. So far I love him! I'd be very interested to hear from any of his patients regarding any of his pre-surgery requirements....I know insurance requirements are different, but wondering about his pre-surgery diet requirements.....I have another appointment on April 6th where I think I'll be finding this out but just wondering what everyone's experience has been with him in the past. So far here's what I know and am scheduled for:

• chest x-ray 4/1
• swallow test 4/1
• psych visit and patient advocate 4/6
• 2 hour bariatric education class 4/25

My patient advocate has told me that after the 2 hour class they will submit my insurance pre-auth request and set a date but she expects it to be in May.

I am more than ready! I hate all the waiting but thankfully the month of April will be very busy for me with all these appointments and in addition I have two business trips that month as well...

Any insights would be helpful!

I am a patient of Dr Uchal and had a great experience.

@@kmorri, I am a patient with Dr.Uchal. I am going through the same thing. My date is September 2016.

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Wow! I thought May was too far out...Thankfully my insurance doesn't require the supervised diet.....I'll be glad when I get an actual date, but they say it will be in May. I can't wait!!!

@@kmorri, I am a patient with Dr.Uchal. I am going through the same thing. My date is September 2016.

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I had a great experience with Dr Uchal

Let us know how your appt went today