Fredericksburg, Va

[Llamalover17 5]

Anyone near that would like to support and allow me to support them nearby? I am a newbie but hoping to have gastric bypass soon! I have my first visit on Monday November 2.

[Tishthedish 5]

Hi! I'm not far away (too far). I'm in Gainesville, VA, about an hour away via back roads through Quantico marine base. My tentative surgery date is 12/28/15 at Fair Oaks, which has a comprehensive center of excellence for bariatric surgery...I'm so excited! So you want bypass? I chose it vs a sleeve.

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

I just had my surgery at Fair Oaks. Great experience the staff was great. I am a little over a week post op. I am in N. VA.

[moltoguy 7]

I just had my sleeve done at fair oaks on Tuesday October 27th

I was in hospital 2 days as I had s couple of medical issues that needed to be monitored but home now and feeling much better on day 3 post op

One note, I was suprised and somewhat disappointed that my room was in the med-surg unit and got the small side of a shared room

No window, no recliner to sit in

I was under the impression that I would be in a unit/room especially for bariatric patients

Also although my nurses were good they were not bariatric specialist

Just some questions you nU want to ask before your surgery date

I know they do have private rooms with recliners and larger beds but I guess I wasn't big enough to get one

That's s first!

[Llamalover17 5]

Hi Tish, Diamond and Molto. I understand that I will have to have my surgery at Holy Cross in Silver Spring. However I am only going for my first appointment after my referral on Monday. I am really excited. I can't wait to kick start my before! I am happy we connected.

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

I just had my sleeve done at fair oaks on Tuesday October 27th

I was in hospital 2 days as I had s couple of medical issues that needed to be monitored but home now and feeling much better on day 3 post op

One note, I was suprised and somewhat disappointed that my room was in the med-surg unit and got the small side of a shared room

No window, no recliner to sit in

I was under the impression that I would be in a unit/room especially for bariatric patients

Also although my nurses were good they were not bariatric specialist

Just some questions you nU want to ask before your surgery date

I know they do have private rooms with recliners and larger beds but I guess I wasn't big enough to get one

That's s first!

That's too bad. I too thought they had a Bariatric wing but it was not. It was not busy at all when I was there. I had my surgery the 21st. I did have a private room and for the most part my nurses and techs were great. They also seemed very familiar with Bariatric patients. They all seemed very concerned with the level of care.

I have seen several people post about Holy Cross and have had good experiences.

[Tishthedish 5]

Darn! I really thought Fair Oaks had a bariatric unit too? Not sure why I thought that. I had a spinal fusion (neck) there and got a private room. Hubby slept in the recliner for 3 days (and nights) til I was released...bless him! I hope and pray for a private room again!!

Llamalover, do let us know how your appt goes!!

[jmlongVA 16]

I'm in Winchester. Surgery is scheduled for 11/19. On my 16 day diet now. Can't wait!

[WhiteSand 11]

Anyone near that would like to support and allow me to support them nearby? I am a newbie but hoping to have gastric bypass soon! I have my first visit on Monday November 2.

I am a member of a WLS support group in Fredericksburg. It was started through "Meetup" and we meet the first Monday of each month at the University of Mary Washington. We have been meeting for 2 months and it has been very helpful. I just started my pre-op diet and am scheduled for surgery Feb 8th!

[RNYDawn 160]

I'm in Stafford! My surgery is scheduled for 2/17. I'm at Fair Oaks too - and really really hoping for a private room, yikes! I don't think I've ever shared a hospital room.

[WhiteSand 11]

I'm in Stafford! My surgery is scheduled for 2/17. I'm at Fair Oaks too - and really really hoping for a private room, yikes! I don't think I've ever shared a hospital room.

Hi, I just had surgery Monday and I got at private room. There seems to be a lot of them, but the minute I got there to register I would ask who ever I was talking to "are you the one I should talk to about getting a private room." Finally their was a nurse that said "I'll put it on a yellow sticky and stick it on your chart that you are requesting a private room." And I got one! I found everyone there very kind and helpful. One young women names Liz who was from Russia was really sweet. I was doing so good I only stayed one night which I wanted. My husband spent the night too and he got no sleep and of course I didn't sleep much either so home was the place for us if I was fit to go. And I was! Good luck on the 17th let me know if there are any other questions you have. I know what your feeling right now, hang in there

[WhiteSand 11]

I'm in Stafford! My surgery is scheduled for 2/17. I'm at Fair Oaks too - and really really hoping for a private room, yikes! I don't think I've ever shared a hospital room.

How are you doing? Did you get a private room?

[RNYDawn 160]

I'm in Stafford! My surgery is scheduled for 2/17. I'm at Fair Oaks too - and really really hoping for a private room, yikes! I don't think I've ever shared a hospital room.

How are you doing? Did you get a private room?

Thank you for checking in! Yes! I requested one during the pre-op work and was told "we'll see...I don't know how many they have..." but you were right that there seemed to be a ton! I only saw one or two shared rooms and they were so small...I would have lost my mind!