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Dr Keith Kim - everyone loves the guy. He has the world record for robotic assisted bariatric surgery with 1,000+.
I'm just starting my journey so I don't know much about the support groups but I live in Winter Garden as well, actually in Independence subdivision.
Hi everyone. I just joined this site today. I also called my insurance this morning to make sure they cover bariatric surgery and they do (aetna). Now I'm trying to make sure I'm picking the right surgeon. I think I'm going to go with Dr. Jawad but I know there are a few other in the Orlando area and I just wanted to see if anyone has any experience with these surgeons? I know there is a bariatric program at Florida Hospital but what is that surgeon's name?
Any info on local doctors would be great, I just want to make the best informed decision possible and hope to start this process as soon as possible.
I've been reading through the forums and seriously, you all are a huge inspiration! I cannot wait to get this process started! :)
There were 2 doctors in Ocala who took my insurance. I picked Dr. Ramos because Amanda who answered the phone was SOOOOO nice. The other offices weren't that friendly. I'm still in the process of pre-op testing but Dr Ramos and his staff are great!
Congrats btw. How's it going so far?
RNY T.B.A.
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I have diabetes II and the elevated A1C. That is why I am having the r n y gastric bypass. I am not aware high A1C would be a show stopper. Let me know what you find out.
After talking to Dr Ferguson I answered the 160+ questions on the computer and left.
QUESTION: do I get some sort of results...of that exercise? When?
How did your week go?
I had my psycho eval. I think it went well. I see the nurse and Shawna on 6/12 and the nut on 6/17. I suppose I will need a couple of clearances.
Hi there!
I am a newbie but am scheduled to have surgery with Dr Kim on June 10th. Super excited but started to get a little worried as I saw on the internet where some surgeons will not operate if your A1C is elevated. Just had my labwork done and am sure it is going to be up there. My pre op info date is June 5th and I am supposed to start a one week liquid diet on June 3rd. It seems like it has taken forever for me to get to this point so am going to be so disappointed if it gets delayed :(
Keep your fingers crossed!!!
