Moving to Bradenton - Intro

Hi, My hubby and I are moving our family to Bradenton at the end of September from Pennsylvania. We are very excited about the move.....except for housing costs! yiks! Anyways, I am 41 years old and have just started getting my documentation in order for approval. I have done my 2 nite sleep study and was dx. with sleep apnea. I just got my CPAP machine a few days ago - can't wait to get rid of that thing - I love breathing in my sleep, but there is no way I want to sleep with that for the rest of my life!! I went to my PCP and started the documentation of a mandatory 6 month diet and I have her blessing for the surgery - although she did warn me about the numbers of people she see's in her office that have regained the weight. My 6 months will be up on Feb. 17th, 2006. I have request information from Dr. Jawad in Ocala for a possible surgeon. Anyone have a PCP around Bradenton that was supportive in the 6 month diet phase? I need a Dr. to pick up where mine is leaving off. Also, any other surgeon or hospital recommendations in the Bradenton/Sarasota area? Any other help/suggestion or comments would be great! We are all looking forward to the 'southern' lifestyle..........and leaving the snow behind!! Dana P. 222/?/125

Welcome! Taxes are different here than up north, seems money goes further. anyway, I used Dr Kim at Celebration hospital, he is outstanding. You will love the Florida weather, I'm down here 2+ years from Buffalo, NY and loving it! Blessings, Tami

Hi Tami, little of a hijack...lol..glad to see you up and around..hope you are feeling much better...been thinking of ya...take care and get plenty of rest so you heal well April

Hi Dana, Welcome to FLorida. I live in the Tampa area and I had my surgery with Dr. Vaughan in Jupiter, Florida. He was WONDERFUL and very knowledgable. He is a teaching surgeon (and he was taught by Carnie's surgeon...Dr. Wittegrove). His follow up care is excellent. If you would like to know more about him you can email me at [email protected] Take care and good luck with the move Terese -130 8-19-03

Hi Dana I live about 50 miles sounth of Bradenton but used to live in Ligonier! I surely miss the valley during the fall season. My surgeon is Dr Ernest Rehnke of St Petersburg. He has a website obesitynomorefl.com He does both RNY and Lap Band. He and Dr Grossbard do seminars in Sarasota. Best of luck to you!

Welcome Dana, The Tampa Bay area is a great place to live. I moved here from Pittsburgh 25 years ago and never regretted it. You might want to consider my surgeon;Ernest Rehnke. His office is next door to Palms of Pasadena Hospital, not far from the Skyway. He is excellent. He has a monthly support group that is very informative and well attended. Best, DN @ GOAL LadyBodFit.com WeightlossSurgery.ws PS NO STATE TAXES HERE IN SUNNY FLA!! (Go Bucs & Go Steelers)

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome to the FLORIDA boards! I will miss our Ligonier Days and the beautiful turning of the fall leaves, but I figure that is about 2/3 weeks out of the year - not worth living thru winter for! My parents have been in the Bradenton area for 17 years, so I have been visiting a long time. We spent 2 months there last summer for my son to attend the Tampa Day School, so I know I will just love living in the area! Our Steelers are looking good again this year! Dana