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My Gastric Sleeve Journey. Reston, VA

Name: My Gastric Sleeve Journey. Reston, VA
Item: Dr Matthew Fitzer
Rating: 4
Author: MSChange

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Hi realselfers, I began this journey back in...

MSChangeFebruary 1, 2015

WORTH IT$3,300

Hi realselfers,

I began this journey back in August when I posted here a question about multiple surgeries, almost all the doctors that replied asked me to consider weight loss surgery... Something I wasn't really aware of up until that point.
I google some Bariatric surgeons and read their reviews and went to Dr Matthew Fitzer.
Our first meeting was productive and informative and thus began my journey. I was 218lbs at the start of it with Diabetes. Insurance required 3 months supervised loss and then the psychological evaluation . All went well and by Dec 26th I was approved. I scheduled my surgery for Jan 20th 2015. I'm 5'2".
Here are my weight stats:
Day of surgery: 208 lbs
One week post ops- 200 lbs

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Dr Fitzer runs a very tight ship, he and his office staff are through professionals. They know what they are doing and will make sure they get the message across. No sugar coating and no gimmick!

Replies (20)

Auburn1

February 2, 2015

Congrats. I'm 3 days post op, but My weight is up 2 pounds. U know that's normal. Thankfully I lost 15 pounds before surgery .

MSChange

February 2, 2015

auburn1, I think 2 days into the surgery it's too early to look at weight loss since our bodies have gone through a lot. My doc said up until a week there is gas, swelling and General discomfor so honestly I weighed myself a week I to it and was down 5lbs. Take it easy in the beginning and just keep sipping and walking! That's our Mantra!!!

Auburn1

February 2, 2015

Thanks for the reassurance. I know it takes a while for all the surgery trauma to settle down. I have no concerns. I'm staying right on track. : )

MSChange

February 4, 2015

Great, we are all together in this life changing journey!

Auburn1

February 4, 2015

Thanks for your encouragement.

beachmode

February 2, 2015

Congratulations! Please keep us posted on your progress. My surgery is in 10 days. Eeks!

MSChange

February 2, 2015

All the best for your surgery beachside! I'm sure you'll be fine...

yadrian

February 2, 2015

Congrats glad all has being going well.

MSChange

February 4, 2015

Thanks Yadrian, yes, so far so good! Just fighting some mental hunger issues....

Honey mama

February 3, 2015

Hello fellow Restonian! Hope all is going well on your journey

MSChange

February 4, 2015

Thanks Joney mama, I presume you're in Reston too! Have you been through a WLS? How's your experience been?

Want2loose

February 5, 2015

Hi there! I'm in Sterling and am starting the process soon. Iam still deciding between RNY and sleeve and meeting for a consultation on Feb 10th. I would love to hear your experiences so far.

LatinaCurves4Life9

February 3, 2015

great job!!! you will be tiny in no time!

MSChange

February 4, 2015

Thanks, I'm hoping for it Latinacurves! But girl, mental hunger is such a Battle!!!

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