Anyone from Jacksonville, Florida??? I have not seen anyone yet. Anyone want to share there progress together? :clap2::biggrin1::whoo::):ranger: We all need friends with this in common...

I'm in the area. Nice to see so many locals on here. I'm hoping to be banded soon but my employer has it as a 'specific exception' so UHC won't cover it. Maybe self pay, if I can scrape up the dough.

Hey Jacksonville! I will try this again to hear from locals....I thought it would be nice to get a walking group going here! We could walk at malls or parks. Take our dogs........ Some of us would be able to get out once a week at least!

Anybody have florida medicaid? And if so what are the requirements for gastric bypass

Edited January 9, 201412 yr by 2cute2bbig

Hello! I just had an appointment with Dr. Baptista and found out that his clinic is giving away a free weight loss surgery. Thought it would be nice to spread the word since I love him and I think that there are people out there who might benefit from it. I sure did it! Sign up is through the clinic's website www.jaxsurgical.com. The contest ends soon so let everyone know!

Hello! I just had an appointment with Dr. Baptista and found out that his clinic is giving away a free weight loss surgery. Thought it would be nice to spread the word since I love him and I think that there are people out there who might benefit from it. I sure did it! Sign up is through the clinic's website www.jaxsurgical.com. The contest ends soon so let everyone know!

Hi, Jax Group. I too am in Jacksonville. My surgery was done 7/7/ll by Dr, Cywes and I had revision surgery on 4/25/14 with Dr. Uchal. I no longer have my band but I do have Gastric Sleeve Plication. Still trying to adjust to the new device and trying to decided what and how to eat. This has really been a "journey" alright and parts of it I would just as soon forget. But, anyway, it is sure to nice to find others in Jacksonville on this site. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Melinda in Jax, Florida

Hi, I am in Jax and would LOVE to talk to somebody, or email, or something. Had my lapband surgery in Nov of this year, have only lost 40lbs since surgery, plus 20 in pre-op. Haven't been able yet to attend a support meeting at St Vincents. Just need some encouragement if anyone has the time, thanks !! Rosemary

Hello all.......just an FYI.....New Life Surgical Associates (Dr Sunil Sharma) has taken over the prior Jacksonville Surgical Associates ...Dr Cywes is no longer practicing in Jacksonville.........We are now offering 2 support group meetings per month!!

Would love to help all who need us.......no matter what surgery or where the surgery was performed, we accept all.......Jody Young

Thanks so much Jody, Dr. Sharma did my RNY in June...Great Doctor