VA- Would love a buddy!

[kbmerritt84 4]

Having RNY on July 14th. Live in NOVA. Would absolutely LOVE a buddy!

[RNY_Cancerwarrior 12]

Hey there!

I'm Leah and I live in NOVA too! I had surgery November 11, 2014 and am down 130lbs so far. Who is your surgeon?

[kbmerritt84 4]

My surgeon is Dr. Fitzer. I really like him.

My surgery isn't until July and IT'S KILLING ME!

[RNY_Cancerwarrior 12]

I had Dr. Fitzer too! He is amazing and I truly believe he is the best surgeon in the area. Time will go by fast:) I was super anxious too! How is your pre-op diet going?

[Amyllf2 206]

I had surgery April 2015 with Dr. Fitzer. I've had a great 15 months with the practice! You only see Jenny post-op but that's still been great.

I did end up with a bleeding ulcer at month 5. I didn't know if I should call Fitzer or my PCP. So I called him and he was great. Had me transfered from the ER in Leesburg to Fair Oaks in case he needed to go in. Luckily medicine resolved the issue and I did not need any surgery. They didn't have take of me and I truly appreciate the fact that they did!

I also appreciate their realistic approach to the entire thing. Fitzer was very good about setting realistic goals and not focusing on being "skinny". I feel like he's a numbers guy. He told me I could realistically expect to lose 80 pounds after surgery. That didn't even put me in my chart range but based on statistics, it was realistic. I think that was very important from the start for me. I have actually lost 90 since surgery (give or take a few pounds that I fluctuate). I still have excess weight but I don't have any intention on losing any more. Jenny was totally supportive of that decision. I wear a size 10 bottom and a M top. I've never been this small. At nearly 50, I'm good here and I'm happy to have their support.

Email me anytime. I have not been on here in a while. AMYLLF2@AOL.COM

[kbmerritt84 4]

Pre-Op is going well. I have one more diet visit at the end of June and I'm just praying to get through that without incident. It's difficult trying to hover around the same weight.

The biggest struggle I'm having is the inability to drink before, during and after a meal. I will say that it works very well. I definitely feel fuller when I eat, but I constantly catch myself reaching for a drink. I'm setting timers and moving beverages away from my desk (or wherever I'm eating).

[checkmeowt 27]

Having RNY on July 14th. Live in NOVA. Would absolutely LOVE a buddy!

Hi kb, I'm July 15!

[Tshane 12]

I'm having mine on July 15th I would love to have a buddy????????