Hello My name is Roxanna. I'm a nurse here in central Florida. I am looking to make some new Lap-Band friends here locally in Florida. I will be having the Lap-band surgery very soon. Have you had the lap-band surgery? Are you considering it? Let me know I would love to chat with all of you. Thanks.

I've heard Dr. Jawad is pretty good. My cousins maid had gastric done there--pretty sure. Good luck with the insurance. I'll be over your way on Friday--headed to Hillsborough state park north of Tampa. I haven't heard of any unreputable lap Dr.s in Florida. I was number 113 by Fusco in Melbourne. All went great!! Loving it so far!

Hey there, I am in Cape Coral,,, I am going to go to Dr Rehnke in St Petersburg to get my lapband........

Hello. I live in Florida as well! I am near Ft Lauderdale!

hi, i am in kissimmee, fl.. about to get banded august 9 in monterrey mexico. i am getting so excited. I have found that cellebration helth dr. kim will do my fills.

Hello - I'm Cheryl and I live in SW Florida too. About a mile away from HotLikeHer. I'm also getting my lapband done by Dr. Rehnke in St. Pete. in just over a week. Getting very nervous....

Is it covered by your insurance? and if not what is the price for self pay? I know how you feel ..i am just about two weeks? lol..or something...close...i cant wait the best thing i could ever do formyself

You guys will do great. Before you know it you will be banded. I paid $15,750 in Melbourne. It includes unlimited fills.

hello everyone. I was banded on 7/6/05. Lost 12 lbs first week. Now I get hungry at night. Don't want to blow it all. Any sugestions?

Jacqui

Ft lauderdale

I get real hungry around 3pm. I've been having a light snack, ie pudding, yogart, egg. But I guess once we get our first fill, that will subside. So hang in there until your fill. My first is next Wednesday. I can't wait. I could definetly eat more than the 4oz at a setting since I've been on regular foods!

It just gets tough. I spent 1.5 hrs at the gym today. I made the stupid mistake of weighing myself. Up three pounds. I am eating so much less than before. Maybe I should just burn all scales and i would be ok. I feel like I lost weight. Let me know how much they filled your band. My first fill is 8/4/05

Hi everyone I was told that Dr. Grossbard will not do fills for Ortiz any longer it was a choice that both doctors made. From what I have heard the trip back to TJ for the fills is well worth it since Martinez is supposed to be the best as far as fills go. I have spoken to a lot of people who have had fills locally only to have to fly back to TJ because something was not right. I'm sure there are good doctors and I have called several and they charge a fortune for fills especially if done under flouro. I will be going for my first fill on the 12th of August and hope it does the trick, have no restriction at all right now so can't wait to get back. Take care everyone.

Hi everyone!! I am new to this board. Just thought I would jump in and say hello! Also wanted to tell Heather that I also see Dr. Jawad and I think he is just wonderful!! I researched him for awhile before choosing him and he also came highly reccommended. Everyone there is real nice though it is hard to get a hold of them on the phone, much easier by e mail! Sounds like everyone is really doing good!! Keep up the great work everyone!!

Thanks

RiverRat - I'm in Rockledge and am looking for a good support group... know any? I'm getting banded 8/30.

ME TOO!!!! Getting Banded 8/30/05

Hey Gigglegirl we're practically neigbors i'm in Wesley Chapel in Meadow Pointe. I was banded on June 24th by Mr. Hottie himself Dr. Ortiz. Just had my first fill a few weeks ago. Email me if you ever want to chat. Robin2463@aol.com