VA - Northern VA

[pik 262]

Hi, I know this thread hasn't been active in a while but I am also in Northern VA. My surgery is tomorrow at Fair Oaks Hospital with Dr. Matthew Fitzer. I am having a Bypass and I am READY. I was hoping to connect with you and would love to hear your stories.

Hey Beni! I didn't realize the time had passed already! I had my surgery there too. I did have issue with that one nurse Jon.

I had to share a room with someone and she was loud as was her company, all day and night. Bring some earplugs!

Good luck tomorrow!!!!

[Beni 1,484]

Jeez thanks on the ear plugs. I am a very light sleeper too.

[pik 262]

You're welcome!!!

[amorse5416 1]

Hi, I know this thread hasn't been active in a while but I am also in Northern VA. My surgery is tomorrow at Fair Oaks Hospital with Dr. Matthew Fitzer. I am having a Bypass and I am READY. I was hoping to connect with you and would love to hear your stories.

hello beni, i saw your post. Congrats on having the surgery. I also had my surgery done at fair oaks, back in may. I had RNY done with dr. amoir moazzaz from blue point surgical group. I have heard of dr. fitzer. I have only heard good things bout him, so i am sure your in good hands. let us know how your surgery goes and how your doing. By the way, what type of surgery are u having? I believe you said bypass but wasnt 100% sure. I will give you some advice, be patient after surgery. Alot of people think the weight is just gonna fall off in a week. Remember the first few weeks you are healing, and your gonna feel tired and sore, thats perfectly normal from surgery and pain meds. Most people even feel a little depressed and regret having surgery for a week or two. TRUST ME< IT PASSES!!!! in a few weeks when you are back to feeling normal and you got your bypass working for you and your working you tool/program, you will thank god you had the surgery. Its amazing on how good you feel when you begin to actually get healthy. So just stick in there those first few weeks, dont get down on yourself and just take it day by day. Just remember to siup, sip, sip, and sip some more water! And another tip is as soon as your in your room and ready, start walking! It helps so much with passing gas and taking the gas pressure off your incisions. It also helps you heal quicker. You are in great hands at Fair Oaks, they have great nurses and doctors. Also i saw the other lady post that she shared a room, when i was there i asked if i could have a seperate room, and they did everything they could to get me in my own room and they did, it was very nice having my own room. Sometiems its not possible, but it doesnt hurt to ask. Also one other tip, if you have a robe, take it. Its alot more comfy than those gowns, especially since you'll be walking the halls alot! lol sorry for all those tips, just trying to help you out the best i can. Please let us know how your doing. One last thing, I realized since having surgery, one thing that has made it alot easier is making friends off here and obesityhelp.com forums. I have met a few local people off here and its been great. We meet up sometimes to grab a drink ( lol usually Water and some Soup, haha) but it makes it su much better/easier to be able to talk with someone who is going through what you are going through, or has been through it already. They cvan help with recipe ideas, tips and pointers on all kinds of things. So if you can meet some good people off here or any other bariatric forum, it really helps

[Beni 1,484]

@@amorse5416

Thank you for all your wonderful tips. Sorry it took so long to answer. I had my bypass 10/28 and have been recovering nicely. Today I am actually laying low with my heating pad. I did too much yesterday and used my core muscles more then I should.

I plan on going to the Fair Oaks support group. I thin it's next week. My doctor also has one. I look forward to meeting some people who have gone through this. I feel very blessed already as I have met wonderful people on this site.

I had my first tuna today and it was wonderful. Chewing was such a treat. How long ago was your surgery?

[pik 262]

@@amorse5416

Thank you for all your wonderful tips. Sorry it took so long to answer. I had my bypass 10/28 and have been recovering nicely. Today I am actually laying low with my heating pad. I did too much yesterday and used my core muscles more then I should.

I plan on going to the Fair Oaks support group. I thin it's next week. My doctor also has one. I look forward to meeting some people who have gone through this. I feel very blessed already as I have met wonderful people on this site.

I had my first tuna today and it was wonderful. Chewing was such a treat. How long ago was your surgery?

When is the meeting next week?

[Beni 1,484]

Let me check but I thin its Tuesday

[Beni 1,484]

Actually it's Monday the 17th 6:30 to 8:00 pm 3580 Joseph Siewick dr conference center. It's the 3rd Monday of every month. Do you think you can come?

[pik 262]

Actually it's Monday the 17th 6:30 to 8:00 pm 3580 Joseph Siewick dr conference center. It's the 3rd Monday of every month. Do you think you can come?

Yes I think I can! I don't have anything else going on that I know of....

[Beni 1,484]

Fantastic, I'll look forward to seeing you. I have short brown hair and I will look for you.

[pik 262]

Nice! I have brown hair kinda medium length.......

[pik 262]

@@amorse30 are you going to the next meeting next week?

[Fab@Forty 24]

Yes I think I can! I don't have anything else going on that I know of....

Hey ladies - I will be at the meeting as well. I would love to meet you two.

Edited November 13, 2014 by Fab@Forty

[pik 262]

Hey ladies - I will be at the meeting as well. I would love to meet you two.

That's great!!!

[pik 262]

@@Beni are you still going to the meeting tonight? I will be there. @@Fab@Forty are you still going?