Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Newbie here, I'm in Richmond!

I too am in Richmond. Have you had surgery yet?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Geoff, no I haven't. Not until next summer.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Geoff, no I haven't. Not until next summer.

Have you selected a surgeon or gone through any of the process as of yet? I'm planning on having mine in September.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yeah, I'm actually going to go to Mexico. It's not covered by my insurance and the price difference is huge. I've done my research and talked to people about it. I haven't sent my deposit in yet but finally made my choice.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I can understand your dilemna. It breaks my heart to hear that people can't get the care they need because something isn't covered by insurance, that the insurance benefits from if they do the procedure.

Please take care of yourself and let us know how things go. Please do everything possible (I'm sure you will) to be safe and healthy. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yeah, I'm actually going to go to Mexico. It's not covered by my insurance and the price difference is huge. I've done my research and talked to people about it. I haven't sent my deposit in yet but finally made my choice.

Good luck. I know nothing about going to Mexico so I'm afraid I can't offer much in the way of advice. I'm sure if you do your research then everything will work out great.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Roanoke here. I'm 6 months post op and doing good. Weight loss from highest weight is 90 lbs. 35 lbs pre op the rest after. I used Dr Lucktong at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. He was great and I only stayed in one night with no drain. No complications!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Roanoke here. I'm 6 months post op and doing good. Weight loss from highest weight is 90 lbs. 35 lbs pre op the rest after. I used Dr Lucktong at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. He was great and I only stayed in one night with no drain. No complications!!

Wonderful. I'm in Roanoke too. My surgery is September 10th. I'm having mine In South Carolina. I started in April...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in Williamsburg... Anyone in this area ever plan a meetup?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@ThreeCrows Why don't we? After the holiday weekend? Next weekend - the 6th? Should we message people? Maybe a spot mid way between here and Williamsburg or do we want to see if the Richmond people want to meet - in Williamsburg maybe?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@swimbikerun

Yes! I'm still pre-op... Scheduled for the 15th. I'd be happy to meet up here in Williamsburg, or halfway. Do you have names?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm in Northern Virginia, so Williamsburg is a little far for me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm also in NOVA. I would definitely be up for a meet-up but Williamsburg is pretty far for me for just a day.

My daughter and SIL are stationed in Norfolk so I do get down there from time to time though.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×