Anyone use Dr. Fitzer at Virginia Bariatric?

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5 minutes ago, gr8ful1 said:

Went to see Suzanne yesterday, and she told me it would be my last appointment with her because she's moving and leaving the practice. Her replacement Jessica was shadowing her.

NOOOOOOOO!!!!😥😥😥

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3 minutes ago, SampTheChamp said:

NOOOOOOOO!!!!😥😥😥

I know. She's leaving June 1st. That said, Jessica seemed nice, but she really just quietly observed and didn't really interact with me after introductions. She looks like she is still in college (maybe she is graduating this month). So she probably doesn't have a lot of experience with bariatric patients. Hopefully we can still learn a lot from her!

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2 minutes ago, gr8ful1 said:

I know. She's leaving June 1st. That said, Jessica seemed nice, but she really just quietly observed and didn't really interact with me after introductions. She looks like she is still in college (maybe she is graduating this month). So she probably doesn't have a lot of experience with bariatric patients. Hopefully we can still learn a lot from her!

I just emailed her expressing my sadness of her leaving. Waiting for a reply. Makes me so sad. Shawn, the PA is leaving, or already left. She was with me through my process. That makes me super sad. All new faces now I'm thinking its gonna be so uncomfortable.

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5 minutes ago, gr8ful1 said:

I know. She's leaving June 1st. That said, Jessica seemed nice, but she really just quietly observed and didn't really interact with me after introductions. She looks like she is still in college (maybe she is graduating this month). So she probably doesn't have a lot of experience with bariatric patients. Hopefully we can still learn a lot from her!

Oh no! - Well I suppose I'm lucky to still have one more with her before she goes. :-(

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On 05/17/2018 at 14:21, gr8ful1 said:

Feeling better now?

I am! A few days after being released I told my husband I didn’t think he did the surgery, they just gave me a nap. Lol! Incisions are healing great, I had hardly any bruising at all...I just started week 2, so I’ve tried some oatmeal, unsweetened applesauce and mashed potatoes...she told me no milk, so I made them with chicken broth and nonfat Greek yogurt. They were pretty good! Still just a teaspoon...I’m probably not getting enough Fluid but I keep trying each day...I get tired during the day, but overall feeling good!

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On 05/17/2018 at 14:36, gr8ful1 said:

Went to see Suzanne yesterday, and she told me it would be my last appointment with her because she's moving and leaving the practice. Her replacement Jessica was shadowing her.

Oh no!!

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On 05/17/2018 at 15:02, reboot said:

Oh no! - Well I suppose I'm lucky to still have one more with her before she goes. :-(

Me too! I go May 31

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I just had my 2nd (and last) visit with Suzanne. I was shocked to get my surgery date right afterwards... October 8 (the day before my 37th birthday). My family was a little irritated by the date, but I'm thrilled. I can't imagine a better birthday present.

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22 minutes ago, reboot said:

I just had my 2nd (and last) visit with Suzanne. I was shocked to get my surgery date right afterwards... October 8 (the day before my 37th birthday). My family was a little irritated by the date, but I'm thrilled. I can't imagine a better birthday present.

Exactly!!! Congrats bro!!! I had mine done right before Christmas and it was definitely the Christmas gift I could've ever gotten. I'm so pumped for you bro.

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On 05/21/2018 at 09:59, reboot said:

I just had my 2nd (and last) visit with Suzanne. I was shocked to get my surgery date right afterwards... October 8 (the day before my 37th birthday). My family was a little irritated by the date, but I'm thrilled. I can't imagine a better birthday present.

Yeah, it was a bit shocking to me too when Heather asked me if I wanted to set a date when I was just sitting there in the waiting room. I thought I was just there to see Suzanne. LOL. I like having a date months in advance. It somehow makes the surgery seem more tangible and it motivates me even more to do what I need to do to prepare.

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Just now, gr8ful1 said:

Yeah, it was a bit shocking to me too when Heather asked me if I wanted to set a date when I was just sitting there in the waiting room. I thought I was just there to see Suzanne. LOL. I like having a date months in advance. It somehow makes the surgery seem more tangible and it motivates me even more to do what I need to do to prepare.

Exactly - it feels a lot more "real" now. I can finally start to think about vacation time and scheduling all of this with work.

30 minutes ago, SampTheChamp said:

Exactly!!! Congrats bro!!! I had mine done right before Christmas and it was definitely the Christmas gift I could've ever gotten. I'm so pumped for you bro.

THANKS! Me too... I'm really looking forward to the next group meeting.

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On 05/21/2018 at 09:59, reboot said:

I just had my 2nd (and last) visit with Suzanne. I was shocked to get my surgery date right afterwards... October 8 (the day before my 37th birthday). My family was a little irritated by the date, but I'm thrilled. I can't imagine a better birthday present.

Congrats!!! That’s awesome!!!

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It's support group day! This will be my last support group meeting before my surgery (7/25). Hope to see some of you there tonight!

[SampTheChamp 234]

36 minutes ago, gr8ful1 said:

It's support group day! This will be my last support group meeting before my surgery (7/25). Hope to see some of you there tonight!

I thought the group was next week???

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36 minutes ago, gr8ful1 said:

It's support group day! This will be my last support group meeting before my surgery (7/25). Hope to see some of you there tonight!

Oh maaannn... I wish I could come but i'm in the middle of a move. I'm so happy your surgery date is approaching!!! Good Luck!