SleeveandRNYchica 1,155 Posted September 30, 2015 I'm having surgery at Inova Fair Oaks. November 30 I am at Fair Oaks too in Oct. Whose your surgeon? There seems to be a few of us having surgery there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ski66 44 Posted September 30, 2015 My doctor is Moazzez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvsimon416 14 Posted October 7, 2015 @Dreamtc pls add me to ur fb page...my surgery is on nov 9...im from raleigh nc and im sooo excited!..,7 longs months wait and my big day is just around the corner....i cant wait???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted October 7, 2015 Absolutely! check your messages. I sent you a PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLCATT81 88 Posted October 7, 2015 I am having bypass either November 16th or November 23rd. I had the band done in 2008 and lost 100 pounds and gained back 40 so far. Started getting BAD reflux and throwing up everyday for years and years damaged my esophagus. Was originally going to have the sleeve but Dr says bypass due to reflux and irritated esophagus. I'm excited. I'm at 300 right now. Would like to get down to 150. Hope this works WAY better than the band... that was a waste of time and surgery. This pic was taken about a month or 2 ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted October 7, 2015 I am having bypass either November 16th or November 23rd. I had the band done in 2008 and lost 100 pounds and gained back 40 so far. Started getting BAD reflux and throwing up everyday for years and years damaged my esophagus. Was originally going to have the sleeve but Dr says bypass due to reflux and irritated esophagus. I'm excited. I'm at 300 right now. Would like to get down to 150. Hope this works WAY better than the band... that was a waste of time and surgery. This pic was taken about a month or 2 ago. Welcome!! Your story is very similar to mine. I was also banded and suffered the same problems. I too was going to do the sleeve but with the same problems of reflux, I was told bypass was better option. This WILL work better than the band for sure! come join us on Facebook! I'll send you PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted October 7, 2015 Same here.Same story.The reflux is unbelievable.I was also going the way of the sleeve but after much thought and research I am going with what common sense should have told me the first time...Bypass,Why would I want to cut 85% of my tortured stomach?I am damaged from the band.I have to get through this sleep apnea test and a psych then I am ready to submit.I am hoping 1 surgery in December. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLCATT81 88 Posted October 7, 2015 I am having bypass either November 16th or November 23rd. I had the band done in 2008 and lost 100 pounds and gained back 40 so far. Started getting BAD reflux and throwing up everyday for years and years damaged my esophagus. Was originally going to have the sleeve but Dr says bypass due to reflux and irritated esophagus. I'm excited. I'm at 300 right now. Would like to get down to 150. Hope this works WAY better than the band... that was a waste of time and surgery. This pic was taken about a month or 2 ago. Welcome!! Your story is very similar to mine. I was also banded and suffered the same problems. I too was going to do the sleeve but with the same problems of reflux, I was told bypass was better option. This WILL work better than the band for sure! come join us on Facebook! I'll send you PM. I do not have a Facebook. Thanks tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleBunnyFooFoo 27 Posted October 7, 2015 I am having bypass either November 16th or November 23rd. I had the band done in 2008 and lost 100 pounds and gained back 40 so far. Started getting BAD reflux and throwing up everyday for years and years damaged my esophagus. Was originally going to have the sleeve but Dr says bypass due to reflux and irritated esophagus. I'm excited. I'm at 300 right now. Would like to get down to 150. Hope this works WAY better than the band... that was a waste of time and surgery. This pic was taken about a month or 2 ago. Welcome!! Your story is very similar to mine. I was also banded and suffered the same problems. I too was going to do the sleeve but with the same problems of reflux, I was told bypass was better option. This WILL work better than the band for sure! come join us on Facebook! I'll send you PM. Wait wait.....I want to be on Facebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted October 7, 2015 I am having bypass either November 16th or November 23rd. I had the band done in 2008 and lost 100 pounds and gained back 40 so far. Started getting BAD reflux and throwing up everyday for years and years damaged my esophagus. Was originally going to have the sleeve but Dr says bypass due to reflux and irritated esophagus. I'm excited. I'm at 300 right now. Would like to get down to 150. Hope this works WAY better than the band... that was a waste of time and surgery. This pic was taken about a month or 2 ago. Welcome!! Your story is very similar to mine. I was also banded and suffered the same problems. I too was going to do the sleeve but with the same problems of reflux, I was told bypass was better option. This WILL work better than the band for sure! come join us on Facebook! I'll send you PM. I do not have a Facebook. Thanks tho If you end up making an account, let me know and we would love for you to join us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLCATT81 88 Posted October 7, 2015 Ok thanks. I'm kinda anti Facebook. I call it bitchbook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retzlpa 98 Posted October 8, 2015 I was banded 2010, lost 20 pounds, had problems, my Dr. left and wasn't replaced. January thought I was having heart attack, my band slid up. Finally was sent to decent Bariatric Dr. start 2 week preop diet Monday and surgery for removal and roux en y revision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted October 9, 2015 I was banded 2010, lost 20 pounds, had problems, my Dr. left and wasn't replaced. January thought I was having heart attack, my band slid up. Finally was sent to decent Bariatric Dr. start 2 week preop diet Monday and surgery for removal and roux en y revision. Wow that's great that you get to have your removal and revision all in one surgery! My insurance isn't that nice, they made me have my removal first and I am revising in November. They consider it to be a new surgery so I had to qualify over again. Congrats on your upcoming surgery!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deidriac 13 Posted October 9, 2015 I am a 42 year old who has finally said enough is enough I am scheduled for my bypass November 18th. I am anxious yet excited to start a new chapter in my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deidriac 13 Posted October 9, 2015 I was just discussing this with my husband that I need to start getting these things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites