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Katie K.
on 7/8/13 10:10 am - Maitland, FL
RNY on 06/25/13
Topic: RE: Caught between a rock and a hard place

Dr. Kim also does the sleeve. They do take self-pay patients, and those patients have less of a wait time because the don't have to jump through insurance hoops. Also, if you have the surgery elsewhere, you can join his program for a $600 fee, and that includes lifetime followup.

    

    
Katie K.
on 7/8/13 10:07 am - Maitland, FL
RNY on 06/25/13
Topic: RE: Caught between a rock and a hard place

I love love love Dr. Kim! He and his staff are AMAZING!

    

    
sandyfeets
on 7/8/13 8:22 am - Jacksonville, FL
RNY on 12/20/05 with
Topic: RE: Endoscopic Sclerotherapy For Dilated Stoma (when weight loss stops after GBP)

Dr. Bharat Misra out of the Memorial Office.  He's in the Borland Groover office of the tower 7th Floor


laly91
on 7/8/13 1:34 am
laly91
on 7/8/13 1:21 am
Topic: RE: Endoscopic Sclerotherapy For Dilated Stoma (when weight loss stops after GBP)

Thank you for posting this.. I live in Jacksonvile, Florida . Can someone please tell me the name of the Dr. at Boorland and Groover clinic that does the " Endoscopic Sclerotherapy. I do not need a referral with my insurance, so I can just go in for a consultation.. I just need to know the Dr.'s name.     THANKS IN ADVANCED.

Beckypooh
on 7/6/13 8:27 am - DeBary, FL
Topic: RE: Caught between a rock and a hard place

Hi Amy,

How amazing that you have been able to lose so much weight without the surgery! Wow!  I had RNY in 2004 when I weighed 272 lbs. (My highest weight had been 295). I have no regrets and I truly believe I wouldn't have conquered my type II Diabetes and Sleep Apnea without it. I got down to 150 lbs, became pregnant with twins in 2006 and only put on about 25 pregnancy lbs.

Later, the stresses of life - financial, my husband working night shifts, home alone with 2 babies, being sedentary and too busy to exercise, all formed a "perfect storm" in which I have now gained my weight back to 238 lbs. Having the surgery didn't really cure my addiction to food and I do continue to turn to food for comfort and entertainment at times.

Before you do something drastic I feel a duty to warn you that this is not a cure... you can gain back weight after having this surgery.  I only mention it in your case because you have lost 100 lbs 3 times! Not an easy feat and not easy to keep off! Good luck with whatever you choose.

Becky

 

 

Crazeru
on 6/22/13 5:32 am
Topic: RE: At goal researching PS?

Great!  You have the house address?  I've posted both in the event and in the Orlando 2013 post and on FB.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11
UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

ToniLee
on 6/21/13 11:17 pm
Topic: RE: At goal researching PS?

Chris what a great idea!  I didn't even think of posting it here.  Florida boards are usually pretty quiet though.  I will see you guys Sat after work.  Still trying to flip my hours around!

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

ToniLee
on 6/21/13 11:15 pm
Topic: RE: Caught between a rock and a hard place

Hi Amy, I haven't checked the Florida board in ages and happened to see this.  Both my hubby and daughter had the sleeve done in Mexico by Dr. Alvarez.  You fly into San Antonio and his driver Rosie picks you up and takes you to the hotel and back a couple days later.  The facility is older but his staff and his office is top notch.  I've heard good things about Aceves also.  I think they are both similar experience.  Alvarez is right across the border so close my cell phone never roamed!!  If you have any questions feel free to ask me I went both times with them.  I also had plastics in Mexico, while not for everyone also an excellent experience.

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

Crazeru
on 6/21/13 4:08 am
Topic: RE: Caught between a rock and a hard place

The sleeve is different from the RNY or the DS. 

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11
UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

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