Hey I jusy moved to south florida anyone know of any good bariatrics centers?

Dr. Tiffany Jessee, she is with Suncoast Bariatrics and Palms of Pasadena. She did my lap band June 4th and is wonderful.

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we just moved from south florida and I was looking into a place called journeylite before I left. it looked pretty good. www.journeylite.com

hope that helps

hi latina, i am also looking for a doctor in Florida whos prices are not outrageous. Fill me in on your findings..... Gracias!

I went with Dr. Aguila out of Tampa Memorial Hospital. Price wasn't too bad....definitely worth it to change your life. He was awesome and his staff is very supportive. They hold support meetings once a month, have a personal trainer that gives you ideas and that you can book if you want to. I think we get 3 free sessions with him. They are very hands-on with their patients. Plus you have to go see him once a month so he can make sure you are doing OK. I am soooo happy I went with him!!!

Oh... and if you are self-pay, your first year of fills is included.

if you dont mind me asking what was the price? I am finding alot of good doctors but their prices are astronomical.

It was around $16,000. But over half of that was the hospital fee. I can't remember the exact breakdown. That includes a years worth of follow-up, plus all the fills you need in the first year, plus the support groups, plus 2 weeks of opti-fast. They also calculated the psych eval into the price.

Thanks, I will contact him for an evaluation. i cant believe Cigna, they are so bad.

His number is (813) 657-BAND. Here is his website:

Surgical Bariatric Centers - Dr. Wil Aguila, Bariatric Surgeon in Tampa Florida

What area in South Florida??

any really, just need a good affordable doctor....

I live in Tampa and my surgeon was Dr. Tiffany Jessee. Her office is in Largo and she performs her surgery in St. Petersburg. She was wonderful!

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what are the costs?

My insurance paid for it so I didn't have any costs. But I believe it is pretty much the same as other places...15 to 16 thousand. I do know they do financing...you'd have to go to a seminar to get more information, or call the office.

Dr. Tiffany Jessee charges $15,800 as an all inclusive price. It includes the pre-op work-up, surgery and after care for a year. She also takes insurance. She does the procedure as an outpatient in Tampa and has office in Tampa now too. She also does the procedure in the hospital. She is the most caring doc you will ever meet. Plus she is an awesome surgeon. She is no longer with JourneyLite, so you can call 1-866-440-HOPE.:tt2: