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My Gastric Sleeve Journey. Reston, VA

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

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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 (5)

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 .
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!!!
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. : )
Great, we are all together in this life changing journey!
Thanks for your encouragement.
Congratulations! Please keep us posted on your progress. My surgery is in 10 days. Eeks!
All the best for your surgery beachside! I'm sure you'll be fine...
Congrats glad all has being going well.
Thanks Yadrian, yes, so far so good! Just fighting some mental hunger issues....
Hello fellow Restonian! Hope all is going well on your journey
Thanks Joney mama, I presume you're in Reston too! Have you been through a WLS? How's your experience been?
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.
great job!!! you will be tiny in no time!
Thanks, I'm hoping for it Latinacurves! But girl, mental hunger is such a Battle!!!
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