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50 Y.o. Shopping List of Health Issues Gets Sleeved! - Reston, VA

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Hello everyone, I have been stalking this site for...

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Hello everyone, I have been stalking this site for about 2 years. I decided enough was enough! My life was beginning to flash before my eyes. Its like being in a long tube unable to grip onto the side. I was living in denial. And it wasnt that river over in Egypt! I faced my fears! My highest weight had climbed to 243! I couldn't believe it. My true essence was burried under the fat

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Matthew A. Fitzer, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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December 25, 2016
Wish you the best, do you have a surgery date yet?
December 25, 2016
Thanks! Im on the other side now. Im 5 days post-op. Hw 243 sw 227 cw 230
December 25, 2016
We had surgery same day. I over did it yesterday too. Resting today. Good luck.
December 26, 2016
Thanks! How are you feeling today? Im feeling much better! Tummy is really getting flat. Was really bloated. My body was able to expel the gas. Thank goodness! Ive lost 13lbs.
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December 28, 2016

Congratulations, and welcome to the community! Wow! That's an awesome initial weight loss! Please keep the updates coming so we can support you and follow your progress :)

December 29, 2016
Hi! I am from Stafford VA I am praying my surgery will be Jan 9 if all goes well. Saw:327 CW: 309 I hope to be 290 by my surgery. How did you do with the liquid diet before surgery?
UPDATED FROM britori2
5 days post

Post op day 5!

britori2
Yesterday I really overdid it! Too much walking and getting in and out of the car. Stomach began to swell. Sip sip sip all day long. Crystal light, broth, protein shake. Its hard to get all of the protein. Sleeve will definitely tell you when to stop. Two incision sites really sore on the right side. But feeling much better this morning. This is my new life. Must stick to the plan. The best gift I couldve ever gotten for myself. Happy Holidays Everybody!

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December 30, 2016
Happy Holidays to you and Congratulations on making this life changing decision. Stay strong and take it one day at a time.
December 30, 2016
Thanks Queenmae6! Happy Holidays to you too!
March 3, 2018
I’m in Fredericksburg also! My consult is next Friday, would love to hear how you’re doing!
UPDATED FROM britori2
7 days post

7 days post op 21 lbs lost!!!!

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Im over the moon with joy! Today, I am 21lbs post op. Best decision ever made. Best Christmas gift to me!

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December 28, 2016
keep up the good work. Merry belated Christmas and I hope that in this new year all of your goals are met.
December 29, 2016
Thanks LaChulis Doll. I hadnt even really settled on a goal, other than lose as much as I can. I guess I need to think about that.
December 30, 2016
congratulations and you are doing really well. Stay focused and you will get to where you need to be.