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markefuller
FL
Member Since: 05/14/12
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Topic: RE: Orlando area
 I went to the information seminar for Dr. Daryl Wier and scheduled the initial consult for May 31, 2012. I received a call from his office to cancel the appointment since he has accepted a new position in the Hospital and no longer feels he has the time he would need to devote to his bariatric patients. The Office offered a referal to other surgeons.

Fortunately, I had already attended another information seminar from Dr. Kim out of Celebration Health. Both doctors were recommended to me and I was starting the process with both while I made the tuff choice of which surgeon to go with. Therefore, the cancelation by Dr. Daryl Wier didnt slow things down, but rather it made my decision for me.
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sunshine105
Warren, MI
Member Since: 11/25/03
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Topic: Looking for primary care physician
Hi,  I just moved to Port Orange Florida.   I'm looking for a primary care physician who is knowledgeable about gastric bypass surgery.  Can anyone recommend someone?

Thanks,  Sandi


                         13.5 lb lost before surgery
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candyjo
clearwater, FL
Member Since: 05/15/12
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Topic: mm
I am new to clearwater and need a Dr. for after care.
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bas3335
Citrus Springs, FL
Member Since: 05/14/12
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Topic: Newbie..Dr. Hoddinott Ocala
I am looking into WLS and right now I have straight medicaid. As of july 1st it will be switching to either HealthEase or United Healthcare (medicaid) Does Dr. Hoddinott take either of those? If not which surgeons do in Florida? Im willing to travel!!!
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Havalina
Member Since: 10/30/07
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Topic: RE: Lookign for Friends ( Fort Myers area)
I had a very good experience. My recovery was better than I had expected.He is a nice, seems to really care about his patients. Good Luck !!
 VSG  Aug 9, 2010 with Dr. Shieh in Fort Myers, FL    
HW 366 Day of Surgery 334
PS: Extended TT, Arm Lift, Fat Transfer to the rear 6/6/2012.
    
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ajporter14
gainesville , FL
Member Since: 04/13/12
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Topic: RE: Gainesville
 I live in gainesville, looking for a group also let me know if you find one and Ill do the same!
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ajporter14
gainesville , FL
Member Since: 04/13/12
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Topic: RE: Lookign for Friends ( Fort Myers area)
 Im having mine done with him in july, he is so sweet! What was your experiance like? 
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ajporter14
gainesville , FL
Member Since: 04/13/12
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Topic: Gainesville or Naples?
 Getting the sleeve in July, I go to school in Gainesville and I want to start attending a group...also I will be getting the surgery at home in naples and will be there for around 6 weeks so knowing of a group there would be good too, I want to be with family when I have it done, but I need a good one in gainesville since this is where I am majority of the time. thanks! 
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PAMB8S
Fayetteville, AR
Member Since: 11/26/11
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Topic: RE: PLASTIC SURGEONS - VS - INSURANCE
 I am not positive, but I think it has to be medically necessary in order for medicare / medicaid to pay. But I think most will accept it with proper referals. 

I have been really lucky with the loose skin so far. I am hoping getting in the pool this summer will help tone that little extra I have up. 

Hope you are doing well Elizabeth.


Pam 

    
    
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Elizabeth S.
spring hill, FL
RNY (03/20/12)
Member Since: 11/15/11
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Topic: PLASTIC SURGEONS - VS - INSURANCE
Can anyone tell me the names of Plastic surgeons that accept Medicare/medicaid?  I live in Florida - but am willing to travel when the time comes.  
Thank you
Liz 
 LET'S BE LOSERS TOGETHER!! ;-)        
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gbowl83
Member Since: 10/05/11
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Topic: Access skin surgery
Does anyone know of a surgeon that takes Medicaid/Medipass to have a tummy tuck? Dr. Hoddinott told me that Medipass would pay for it. I was just curious to who it may be??
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gbowl83
Member Since: 10/05/11
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Topic: RE: Dr. Hoddinott in Ocala FL??

Hey! I am happy to hear you are having the surgery! I had my RNY on November 10th 2011 and I reached a 100 lbs lost this week! Dr. H is awesome! He is a very fast paced doctor but he addresses everything you need him too. He is great. It took me about 2 weeks to fully be able to get around with out being exhausted but the pain subsided tremendously after about 4 or 5 days. Just remember to follow the diet and drink lots of water! Make sure to take all your blood thinning shots so you do not get blood clots and make yourself move around. The more you do that the faster you recover! I am only 7 months out and I have only had one minor issue which was where the scare tissue around my stomach opening healed to tight but Dr, H went in through an Upper GI, stretched it and 10 minutes later I was all better. But that was only becasue my body creates large amounts of scar tissue. Hope this helps and feel free to add me to your friends! I live in Grand Island behind the Lake Square Mall!! Good Luck!!

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Lois G.
Ashland, PA
Member Since: 10/27/00
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Topic: RE: Post op support group wanted in Ocala area
thank you .....good luck with your surgery..........................I will check out the one you said, also like to see aout shands too....again thank you................................
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chrissy17fl
pensacola, FL
Member Since: 11/03/08
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Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!

I'm currently in pensacola ....Have u found out any info yet?

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tommygirl
Member Since: 02/06/08
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Topic: RE: HELP!!!! weight gain
Hey I am 4 years out and regained 25 lbs, and I know how you feel. I am a sweet cookie addiction. I know better but the minds says different. I need the support of friends and family right now. I moved to the Lakeland area and hope to get in a support group or hook up with someone to chat with. We can do this ! We did it once and can do it again!! If you will be my buddy as we do our journey of weight loss again.
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tommygirl
Member Since: 02/06/08
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Topic: support group
hi I am looking for a local support group in the Lakeland area. I moved to Lakeland and would like to hook up with a group. I had my surgery 4 years ago and have regained 25 lbs. was at 290 now at 175. was down to 143 but felt miserable so i got up to 150 and stayed there for a couple of years then it went up to 175 . I had breast cancer 2 years ago and the stress from that and then my daughter was diagnois with cancer in her lymph nodes and that just had more stress., but thank God we both are cancer surviors now, and I need all the help I can get to get these lbs. off. I did the 5 day pouch test but nothing. I exercise daily and now starting to do daily walking.  Any advice is welcomed.
Tommygirl
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karincarter2
Altoona, FL
Member Since: 05/06/12
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Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
What do you mean "open"
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Susan G.
Boynton Beach, FL
Member Since: 09/20/07
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Topic: RE: NEED MEETINGS
Thank you so much for the info. Delray isn't far at all and I will cetainly check it out.

Thanks,
Susan G.
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LiciaLou
Central, FL
Member Since: 03/11/12
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Topic: RE: NEED MEETINGS
I live in N Central FL so I'm not 100% sure where Boynton Beach is ... I'm thinking you are close to Delray Beach tho and there is a group there at

Support Group Leader's Name: Kristy Breslaw PsyD
229 George Bush Blvd.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561-350-6306
Fax: 561-274-2060
Email: kbreslaw23@aol.com

I got the info from the asmbs.org website ... If you go to the site under the patients tab there will be another tab for a support group directory. GL!

                                              Alicia 
                                       Let's get this show on the road ! 
 If you are new to RNY and want to meet other newbies along the way:
                                Join us in the Newbie Group! 
                     www.obesityhelp.com/group/oh_newbies/
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Mssequel_52
(05/04/12)
Member Since: 05/01/12
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Topic: New Member looking for support friends
Hi I am a new member to the site and looking for some friends who would be willing to encourage me as well as be encouraged. I live in Jacksonvlle area, but don't mind making friends in any part of FL. I will be having my surgery on Friday (May 4th), and would really like some advice on how to get thru the next two weeks of pure liquid.
    
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