obxshell89

Sure.
I was 240lbs - Had type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. High Cholesterol.
Today, I am 157lbs. I work out, eat right, diabetes is gone. High blood pressure is gone. High cholesterol is gone.
Only pills I take each day are my Vitamins.

:)-

Dr Fitzer did my gastric bypass 3/21/17
Best decision ever! Im down 83 lbs in 5 months. You will do great as long as you listen to what they tell you to do . Keep in mind when you are released from the hospital he does not send home pain medication so you're going to need to take it easy for about the first 10 days

I was in for 2 days. I picked Haymarket Hospital because its closer to home. Jenny will do all of your post op stuff. You wont see Dr Fitzer after surgery...
LOL

Thanks so much! When people say this is the "easy way out" it is not in the least. You still have to eat right and exercise.
Make sure you take those Vitamins everyday. Your labs will show if your not. I've never missed a day. Its a part of healing I truly believe. They will also have you on 3 months of stomach meds to insure you don't get an ulcer. Finish all that. It's important.

I'm happy to stay in touch and help with whatever. my email is: obxshell89@gmail.com

They do always say to watch the website videos and they have support groups onsite if you want to join in but they didnt require it - at least last year when I had mine

I wasnt required to take any classes. Only a psych exam

I had my surgery in Haymarket. No issues at all. I was in the hospital for 2 days.

I only had a 3 day clear liquid pre op diet. He will tell you what weight he wants you at that you have to meet by your surgery date. Dont play into it. Trust me after the surgery you wont want to eat. Follow the 7 week post op diet, take your Vitamins and you will do fine. And - no more diabetis!! Im 💯 healthy

You wont be sorry! Best decision ever!

I have an apt next Friday too! After this one, I have 2 more with Suzanne.

I had gastric bypass 11 months ago. Dr. Fitzer is awesome!
Started at 240 and today I am 138
best decision ever!

I had gastric bypass 11 months ago. Dr. Fitzer is awesome!
Started at 240 and today I am 138
best decision ever!

Sure.
I was 240lbs - Had type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. High Cholesterol.
Today, I am 157lbs. I work out, eat right, diabetes is gone. High blood pressure is gone. High cholesterol is gone.
Only pills I take each day are my Vitamins.

:)-

Yes I see Suzanne as well. She is amazing and so is Jenny the PA.
Pain level the first 2 days was not so good but your in the hospital and they give you pain meds. The KEY TO SUCCESS IS WALK WALK WALK WALK!! I walked in circles just in my room as early as 4 hours after surgery. Sip Sip that Water too. You all will do great and I am here to help any of you be successful! Listen to what they tell you and you will do fine. I have NOT been sick one time. (Trust me you will know when your full)
Once you get home, keep moving. The first 10 days are uncomfortable but you will do fine.
Good luck to ALL of you!

Nope. I have insurance. My insurance co only required a psych exam. Dr Fitzer required an EKG. I had a 3 day pre op liquid diet and you have a 7 week post op diet to follow. Dr Fitzer will send u home with NO pain meds so be prepared. But after the 1st 10 days it gets better. Just walk walk walk and sip sip sip!! My stats: 240lbs 5’3
surgery was 3/21 - 6 mos ago. Im down 85 lbs and at my goal weight of 150lbs

I am sure you will do just fine just remember to walk but also rest when you need it .
A lot of being uncomfortable is just from the gas that they fill you up with . The incisions really don't her but she will be bruised I had six incisions. Here is a before and after picture as well

Thanks so much! When people say this is the "easy way out" it is not in the least. You still have to eat right and exercise.
Make sure you take those Vitamins everyday. Your labs will show if your not. I've never missed a day. Its a part of healing I truly believe. They will also have you on 3 months of stomach meds to insure you don't get an ulcer. Finish all that. It's important.

I'm happy to stay in touch and help with whatever. my email is: obxshell89@gmail.com

Sure.
I was 240lbs - Had type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. High Cholesterol.
Today, I am 157lbs. I work out, eat right, diabetes is gone. High blood pressure is gone. High cholesterol is gone.
Only pills I take each day are my Vitamins.

:)-

Thanks so much! When people say this is the "easy way out" it is not in the least. You still have to eat right and exercise.
Make sure you take those Vitamins everyday. Your labs will show if your not. I've never missed a day. Its a part of healing I truly believe. They will also have you on 3 months of stomach meds to insure you don't get an ulcer. Finish all that. It's important.

I'm happy to stay in touch and help with whatever. my email is: obxshell89@gmail.com

Thanks so much! When people say this is the "easy way out" it is not in the least. You still have to eat right and exercise.
Make sure you take those Vitamins everyday. Your labs will show if your not. I've never missed a day. Its a part of healing I truly believe. They will also have you on 3 months of stomach meds to insure you don't get an ulcer. Finish all that. It's important.

I'm happy to stay in touch and help with whatever. my email is: obxshell89@gmail.com

I am sure you will do just fine just remember to walk but also rest when you need it .
A lot of being uncomfortable is just from the gas that they fill you up with . The incisions really don't her but she will be bruised I had six incisions. Here is a before and after picture as well

Sure.
I was 240lbs - Had type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. High Cholesterol.
Today, I am 157lbs. I work out, eat right, diabetes is gone. High blood pressure is gone. High cholesterol is gone.
Only pills I take each day are my Vitamins.

:)-

WOW!!!!!! You look incredible!!!!! That is so motivating!!! And to know that you only take Vitamins now, instead of your other medicine- AMAZING!

Yes I see Suzanne as well. She is amazing and so is Jenny the PA.
Pain level the first 2 days was not so good but your in the hospital and they give you pain meds. The KEY TO SUCCESS IS WALK WALK WALK WALK!! I walked in circles just in my room as early as 4 hours after surgery. Sip Sip that Water too. You all will do great and I am here to help any of you be successful! Listen to what they tell you and you will do fine. I have NOT been sick one time. (Trust me you will know when your full)
Once you get home, keep moving. The first 10 days are uncomfortable but you will do fine.
Good luck to ALL of you!

Dr Fitzer did my gastric bypass 3/21/17
Best decision ever! Im down 83 lbs in 5 months. You will do great as long as you listen to what they tell you to do . Keep in mind when you are released from the hospital he does not send home pain medication so you're going to need to take it easy for about the first 10 days