I had found shands and read about mrmc's bariatric website. The third link says the page doesnt exist. But thank you for the links, i'm looking at them right now! Thank-you

Yes, that is definitely ok!  My experience with NFS, Novus and DePeri were great and I have no problem talking about it. 

Moving away from their support system was one of the hardest things for me about leaving Jacksonville.

Are there any support groups in the Tallahassee area that are unaffiliated with a particular surgeon or are open to anyone?

I've recently relocated to Tallahassee.  I had a great support group in Jacksonville and I'd love to find the same here.  I'm also looking for a primary doctor familiar with bariatric patients so any recommendations would be great. 

I have CHP through the state for insurance, but I had a gap in insurance coverage, so I'm not sure I'd be able to go with a bariatric surgeon or program for my yearly post-surgery follow-ups as it may be an exclusion or considered a pre-existing condition.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice!

I'm going to a seminar Tues, Aug 16th with NFS.  I looked each NFS up at:  http://www.healthgrades.com/
One of them has a malpractice thing---can't remember which one now.  One is in his 70's.  I've already contacted Memorial Hospital & I've decided on Dr DePeri for a laproscopic gastric bypass. 
I'm very new here at OH...and stumbling just finding my way around.  Do you live in Jacksonville?  I live on the westside of Jax. 
Your post was a while ago.  Have you made progress since then in picking out a surgeon?  If you can here on OH, message me back.  I'd be very interested in what all you've found out about NFS so far. 
Amy

 1- Here is Shands' Bariatric Surgeons' website:
      https://www.surgery.ufl.edu/bariatrics/Default.asp

2-Univerisity of South Florida (Tampa General Hospital), and was told that Dr. Murr accepts Amerigroup, Heath Ease and Stay Well Medicaid plans. His contact info;
Bariatric coordinator
Susan Orellana
(813)844-7473


 3.    http://www.ocalabariatrics.com/    
call 888-809-7542



you try these?