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I haven't posted since my surgery on 1/25/12 w/Dr. Halmi (fair oaks hospital). The first couple of days were rough for me - nausea from anesthesia & pain meds. Released from hospital on 3rd day. sleeping was an initial problem because I'm a side sleeper and it takes a while before you could sleep on your side or stomach. Every day was a little better. Just follow your doctor's & NUT recommendations. I'm 9 weeks out now and I'm down 37 lbs since surgery. My exercise consist of walking & stationery bike. I'm off of my diabetic meds & cholesterol drug and my blood pressure meds have been cut in half. I thank God for making this possible for me to regain my health.

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Dr. Moazzez placed my band in November 2008. I really love him! He removed my band last Monday and I'm hoping to be sleeved sometime at the end of July or beginning of August. My 90 program is up on Jul 9! Anyone use Dr. M for a revision??? He has a great bedside manner and his office staff is awesome. Good luck everyone!

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I just went to the information session. I went to Winchester medical center in Winchester' date='Va. U would really like to find other people who had or are having their surgery with dr weidower or dr glenbot[/quote']

I am from WMC also consultation Monday with glenbot. How is your progress?

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I am considering VSG and am so glad to see some NoVa folks with positive feedback on local surgeons! Look forward to what hopefully lies ahead! Congrats & best wishes to you all!

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Dr. Nain from bluepoint is doing my surgery, the staff in the Woodbridge office are fantastic. They walk you thru everything. Ready to start my journey on 14 Aug.

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I had gastric bypass on June 3. Down 53 lbs. I feel great. No problems. I had my surgery at Winchester medical center.

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I am going to the seminar at Inova Fair Oaks, Dr Moazzez is doing it...I'm so nervous lol! Excited too though! Hubby is on board and coming too! So glad I have his support!

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Well guys I'm officially on the books! Yahoooooo! Dr. Halmi will be doing my surgery Nov 20 at Fair Oaks...I can't quite believe it! I'm soooo excited! Super nervous, but READY!

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