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Looking for post op wls support group at ucf or very close by(no car)...any one know of any on or near campus? Thanks!
Yes I did he is great if you f/up all hes indication, friend.He is there for anything you need, you would have his private cell number for your help.My surgery was made in May this year in Midtown surgery, was a great place, After one day from my surgery, left to Orlando Disney had no problem.I would trust him with my life and I did.
Yes there is one at Orlando Health downtown, the next one is scheduled for August 6, then August 21st. Its free and a pretty large group. I just started back a few months ago. I'll find the link and send it to you, its not easy to find it. Who is doing your surgery in mexico?
HW 271/SW 255 RNY Jan.21 08 RNY Revision July 25th 2013
Plastics done 4/21/10 (Dr. Sauceda)
Extended TT, Full Arm lift, BL/BA, Long Thigh lift
I'll be going to Mexico next week for the VSG. My PCP has agreed to follow me post-operatively. I've learned a lot from the support forums, but I would like to go to a Support Group. I live downtown Orlando. Can anyone tell me about Post-op support groups in the area? Is there a fee to attend? If I can't find one, I'd be willing to start one. If anyone's interested. Please email me. My email address is [email protected].
Highest weight 272, Weight on day of Gastric Sleeve 195, Goal weight 120, current weight 115.6
yea he does bc i have medicaid and my surgery is gonna be in october.. he is nice but firm and he has testing that you have to do. I live in panama city area and its like 3 &1/2 hrs and i will have to go 4 or 5 times down there byt it is worth it!!
July 25 2013
I have medicaid share of cost as well and my surgeon is Dr Sharma with UF Shands. I am almost done with everything. I have 2 more weigh ins with PCP and my Psych Eval on Aug 5. After that is done, i have completed all requirements. Can anyone tell me what the turn around is for RNY? I am hoping and praying that it doesnt take too long and I will be having surgery by Oct. Any help is appreciated!!!
on 7/19/13 9:44 am - Margate, FL
Thanks everyone for the information! After attending Dr. Kim's seminar I found out my insurance won't cover surgery with him and the only one in Central Florida they will cover is Dr. Jawad. I went to his seminar and it was just okay...nothing like Dr. Kim's. I did meet with Jawad once for a few minutes and he really didn't say anything to me. I'm hoping the rest of the process goes better because he's my only option at this point. I do however feel much better because everyone seems to love him! Dr. Jawad did get a little annoyed with me at his seminar because I already knew about his g-tube placements so I asked him about it. He said that was "his secret" and since then no one has mentioned it to me...to inform me as a patient. At what point did he tell you guys? I know a g-tube isn't a big deal to most and I will deal with with it but my 2 year old son has one which I cannot stand so it's a little annoying. But...if my little boy can go through all of this then so can I. Plus it's to help you be healthier so I'll live :)
