Northern Virginia

Any members here have RNY Gastric Bypass in Northern Virginia, specifically INOVA FairOaks Hospital?

Yes. I did. Dr. Nain is my surgeon. Your doctor did my gallbladder surgery. My surgery was in Woodbridge at Sentara Hospital. I live in Fredericskburg, VA.

What did you think of the facility? When was your surgery? Any advice?

They are a bariatric center of excellence. Both of my surgeries (RNY and gallbladder) were both a breeze. They are all excellent surgeons with lots of experience and a great program and support. I will be 2 years out in August.

Thanks so much Pamela. I'm a little nervous, but more excited as I get closer.

You will do great. Just follow your plan. See you on the loser's bench soon!

Yes - at the same hospital, Dec 10, 2013.  The staff was excellent and made me as comfortable as possible.  I got to know every square foot of the hallways as I walked around and around and around LOL.  They encouraged me to walk as soon as possible which is the best thing to do!

Hi takingcontrolguy! I met with Dr. Fitzer last week to start the process. Did you have to meet w/a dietician first? My insurance is requiring I stick to a strict diet for 90 days prior. I was curious to know what to expect when meeting w/the dietician.

Thank you,

Kefink69

Yes, the dietician was helpful especially understanding the plan for the post-surgery diet. She will demonstrate food portion size and don't be surprised at how small it will seem but it is for real!  You will learn that you simply can't eat more than that without feeling very badly.  This is a very good thing.  LOL

I see you're just two days away from surgery - I wish you well.  This was the best thing I've ever done for myself in my life, I wish I'd done it sooner.  Not easy by any means, but so worth all the effort.  My stay at INOVA Fair Oaks was 4 nights, I had some minor post op bleeding and they didn't let me leave until the bloodwork indicated I was recovering well.  I admit I was ready to go home but as I said in my other post, the staff was excellent.