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Then you would be a perfect patient advocate, lol. The guy that did my pulmonary function had no problem with my ABG and I was impressed that he gave me a shot to numb the area first. He was tall and really funny jumping up and down. Sometimes it feels like a 3rd world country going there....at the very least, Americans are a minority!! Will you please think about the patient advocate thing? Margie

Hi Marguie: I had Lap RNY with doctor Anthony Gonzalez from Miami Hope Center. He only does RNY and out of South Miami Hospital which is part of the Baptist Health Network. His telephone number is: 305.271.9777. Good luck on your journey. BEatriz

Hi and thank you for the info. I don't think he takes my insurance....Medicare and Medicaid. I have been in S. Miami hospital before for surgery and liked it though. How long ago did you have yours? Would you do it again? Margie

Are you sure he does not take your insurance?  I had surgery almost 9 months ago and I absolutely love it, I would do it again in a hearbeat. No regrets b/c I have lost 121 lbs so far and this time is forever. I love my new life. Beatriz

Hi Beatriz, I called there and they take it but not for Bariatric surgery. I believe Medicare/Medicaid requires the surgery center to be what they call center of excellence, whatever that is, lol. Wtg on your weight loss. I can't wait. Margie

Hi Margie, The program at Cleveland Clinic Weston is a Center of Excellence. I had a very good experience with Dr. Rosenthal's program and his office. Good luck to you! Stacey

Hi Stacey, I heard their program is very good. Actually, I used to be a pationt there....Immunologist, Cardio, Vascular, Neurology, etc.....everything but wls. I was admitted into the hospital once and was really impressed. There was also a hotel I stayed at that provided transportation to and from Cleveland Clinic and their rates were reasonable. But, I live all the way down in Key West and it is a shorter ride to UM. What was pre op protocol like at Cleveland Clinic? Margie

Hi Stacey, What was the pre-op protocol for the gastric bypass with Dr. Rosenthal like? How long from your first appointment till your surgery? I am thinking of going there since that is where all my specialists were. Margie

I have Medicaid, and I will be going to Dr. Wizman of Margate - His Hospital and practice is a center of excellence. DRWIZMAN.COM

Thanks for the info. I pretty much decided to go to University of Miami as with all the pre-op testing required, I can get it done right there. Also, I know several people that had it there and had great results. How have you done with weight loss? Margie