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Ocala Regional Medical Center
"I was treated extremely well. Never had any issues with waiting for pain meds. All staff from the moment I arrived were very considerate and professional @ all times."

Ocala Regional Medical Center
"I was treated extremely well. Never had any issues with waiting for pain meds. All staff from the moment I arrived were very considerate and professional @ all times."

Muhammad Jawad
"I went to Dr. Jawad's Free Seminar several years ago but was skeptical. Over the years I have been asking everyone who looks as if they had lost a great deal of weight how they did it and almost all said gastric bypass by Dr. Jawad. A couple said Lap Band but I was not interested in that @ all. Then my husband was out of work for 18 months so I couldn't even contemplate spending $ on surgery but he has been back to work about 7 months so I attended my 1st Consultation Mtg. on 6/11/10 & made up my mind that I definitely wanted the gastric bypass & wanted it done by Dr. Jawad. Immediately after the consultation & speaking with Odalys, I had my blood work & EKG done and then made appt with my PCP who cleared me for surgery. Since I work @ MRMC, I had 5 years worth of physicals which I brought to Odalys the same afternoon. By June 28th Odalys had all my required paperwork. My insurance company only required a letter of medical necessity - I was lucky there. I called a few times leaving messages & e-mails to Odalys but with no response. I then attended Dr. Jawad's monthly support group meeting @ West Marion I think it was July 15th. I voiced my concern that I had everything in but my insurance company didn't hear anything. I was very anxious since I made the final decision. I met Kelli Potenza Bariatrice Clinical Coordinator for Dr. Jawad. She was a really big help. Apparently I wasn't the only one who hit a snag with Odalys but I'm sure she is very busy. Anyway, Kelli called Odalys and I kept checking w/my insurance company. They rec'd request on July 21st and then I was approved July 23rd. I then e-mailed & called Megan to get my surgery scheduled. She contacted my on Aug. 3rd & my surgery was scheduled for Aug. 31st with preop on Aug. 26. Needless to say, I am EXTREMELY EXCITED! "
About Me
Ocala, FL
Location
24.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/27/2010
Surgery Date
Jun 23, 2010
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