fotogrphr 69 Posted August 1, 2014 Roanoke here and 6 months post op. Lucktong did my sleeve and I did great. No complications. I lost 35lbs on my own then 10lbs pre op on the liver reducing diet and another 45lbs after for a total of 90lbs. I still have 32lbs to goal. I haven't been able to exercise because of my back (awaiting surgery). Once it's stable I plan to hit the gym. :-) 2 hopeful one and sherry24184 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopeful one 86 Posted August 1, 2014 Hi fotogrphr I too am in Roanoke , haven't had surgery yet , will probably be the end of the year. Still doing Dr. supervised weight loss for 6 months. Hope you continue to do well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopeful one 86 Posted August 2, 2014 Hey Bratface 1005, just wanted to say Hello and hope things are going good for you. Did you have any problems with your surgery? Mine won't be till years end if I don't chicken out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bratface1005 7 Posted August 3, 2014 Hey Bratface 1005, just wanted to say Hello and hope things are going good for you. Did you have any problems with your surgery? Mine won't be till years end if I don't chicken out. Surgery went great. So far no problems. Very happy with this surgery. My advise is do it. It's something you have to get use to but I am much happier now then I was eating everything I use too. I am about 5 weeks out and feel soooooo much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bratface1005 7 Posted August 3, 2014 I'm from Northern Virginia! Where in northern VA are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bratface1005 7 Posted August 3, 2014 NoVa here too! Where r you in northern VA. There are a few of us on here from NOVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fab@Forty 24 Posted August 10, 2014 Northern VA here - Once approved, I will have my surgery @ Inova Fair Oaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QueenA 122 Posted August 10, 2014 Had my surgery @ Inova. Excellent hospital! Good luck! 1 Fab@Forty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkitrini 2 Posted August 10, 2014 Hi I am Roanoke as well I have Dr. Powers I had my surgery on the 8th still at the hospital an on my clear liquid diet doing great been up an walking. I have had a lil temperature since coming out of surgery but feeling great an the are running every possible test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bratface1005 7 Posted August 10, 2014 Northern VA here - Once approved, I will have my surgery @ Inova Fair Oaks. They are great at fair oaks. I had my surgery there. Have you attended the monthly meeting. I think the next meeting is on the 16th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fab@Forty 24 Posted August 10, 2014 They are great at fair oaks. I had my surgery there. Have you attended the monthly meeting. I think the next meeting is on the 16th. I have not been to any of the meetings yet, but I will be attending the one on the 16th. Do a lot of pre op folks attend those meetings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bratface1005 7 Posted August 11, 2014 I have not been to any of the meetings yet, but I will be attending the one on the 16th. Do a lot of pre op folks attend those meetings? I only have attended one so far. I believe there were some people who hadn't had their surgery yet. I will be there maybe we will meet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csdvsg 2 Posted August 12, 2014 Shenandoah Va. I will be having surgery at RMH with Dr.Garwood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladiec2 74 Posted October 2, 2014 I live in Fredericksburg, surgery in Richmond. (St. Mary's) I live about 20 min. from Tappahannock, VA. Who was your doctor. I'm in the beginning stages. Have a drs appt. in couple of weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladiec2 74 Posted October 2, 2014 Northern VA here - Once approved, I will have my surgery @ Inova Fair Oaks. Hi Fab@Forty: I'm at the beginning stage. I participated in a webinar last night with Dr. Elariny at INOVA Fair Oaks. I really enjoyed his presentation. I've done several. I've been putting this off for over a year and now its TIME! I have an appt. with him in a couple of weeks. So I hope all goes well. What stage are you at? Have you already submitted your paperwork...who is your insur. carrier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites