Hello! I just came across this site today and decided to sign up. This looks like a great way to meet folks in the same situation and find out more information. I'm in the Jacksonville, Florida area and wondered if anyone else is close by. I'm looking into having the lap band procedure and wanted to hear from someone and their experience. I appreciate your advise and comments.

Hi,

I haven't been banded yet but I'm in the process. There are a couple of people on this site that went to the same group of doctors I'm seeing and have recently been banded.

Hey! It's nice to know I'm not alone here in Jax. I'm new to this and really just getting started. My doctors have been suggesting this procedure for a long time now and I'm finally ready to pursue. Dr. Webb was one doctor mentioned. Do you know anything about his practice?

Hi there, and welcome to LBT. I have heard quite a few good things about Dr. Webb. I used Dr. Herrera at St. Vincents and thought he was wonderful as well.

I went to Dr. Webb and the Novus Group initially but then switched over to Dr. Baptista and Dr. Cwyes group. I really love them. I've had two appointments with them and they've been really supportive and helpful. I didn't have such a great experience with Novus Group and if you want to Private Message me I can give you the details. The other two ladies I'm friends with on LBT also went to Dr. B and Dr. C. They have both had great experiences with them and that's what made me switch.

Hi There welcome to LBT I am a jax bander too...just banded on 6/19 by Dr. Baptista at the Jax Weight Loss Center...I am very happy with their office thus far..they are very supportive and my surgery was GREAT only 1 incision :tongue_smilie:

I too am in Jax and just went to a seminar for Dr Cywes and Baptista.

I went to Dr. Cywes' seminar last fall, but was undecided at that time. I'm thinking more seriously now. Do you know of anyone that has gone to him and how their experience was?

No I dont know anyone who was banded by him as of yet.

I am from Jacksonville and was banded February of 08 by Dr. Chappano at St. Vincents. If anybody has any questions or just wants to chat just message me.

I was banded Feb 5th with Dr Webb. He is FABULOUS!!!

I'm in Jax!! And I was banded TODAY by the very awesome Dr. Baptista!! I just cannot say enough good about him!! :cool2:

I'm in Jax!! And I was banded TODAY by the very awesome Dr. Baptista!! I just cannot say enough good about him!! :crying:

Hi Lemonpoptart!

Thanks for the feedback. I have my first consultation with Dr. Baptista on Wednesday. I'm really excited and hoping to be on my way soon. I really liked him when I attended the seminar. The only bummer thing is my insurance does not cover any bariatric surgeries/procedures. I will be paying for it myself. Any info. you can provide about your experience is greatly appreciated.