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(deactivated member)
on 10/11/10 11:40 pm - Yorktown, VA

DS on 11/12/09

Topic: RE: looking for new dr in richmond, va!!!

I traveled 3.5 hours to Duke in order to get the duodenal switch and I've had no issues with him being "so far" away.

(deactivated member)
on 10/11/10 11:38 pm - Yorktown, VA

DS on 11/12/09

Topic: RE: I'M BACK.....

If you're interested in the VSG or DS, then I'd look up Dr. Elariny. He's the only WLS surgeon in VA who does all 4 procedures. If you see a surgeon who doesn't do all 4, then s/he's not going to give you an unbiased opinion on all 4.

Also, for insurance purposes, you should be able to do your 6 month supervised diet with your PCP and not have to travel to your bariatric surgeon every month. You'll just need to make sure that your PCP documents everything the right way. (Weight, height, BMI, gives you goals, what you've done that month, etc.)

Good luck!

boymom16
on 10/11/10 7:14 pm - Forest, VA

RNY on 11/17/10

Topic: RE: The mind is greater than the body.

Maybe if you take some pictures to use as a photo journal you will be able to acutally see what you have accomplished.

Our reality is shaped by our perceptions. Those perceptions are not always grounded in reality. Find some objective way to measure your progress and maybe you will feel better about it.

Suggestions:

Create a chart of body measurements and use it to graph your progress.

Hang an item of clothing from your highest weight next to an item of clothing you are currently wearing so you can actually see your progress.

Do a chalk outline of your body on paper and cut it out. Do another one in a month and compare.

This is all I can think of at the moment.

Wish you well.

bluecrab
on 10/11/10 11:02 am - MD

VSG on 03/18/08

Topic: RE: dr. elariny at fairfax/fair oaks

Hi, just wanted to say that Dr. Elariny is the BEST! Yes, he did pioneer the VBGwith sleeve. He knows his stuff and is truly a wonderful and very experienced Dr. I had surgery 3 yrs ago and have not regained any of my weight. Like mentioned, any weight loss surgery is just a "tool"., but this tool has definitely given me what it takes to feel my best and to be so healthy. I highly recommend Dr. Elariny to anyone that is considering this type of surgery. I can only speak from experience and now that my husband has also had this done, tell you all that it is a life saving surgery!!! My husband is no longer on insulin and he is the happiest I have ever seen him!!!
If anyone needs any further info on this particular surgery, please feel free to connect with me.........

Lauren B
on 10/9/10 12:51 pm - VA

RNY on 12/10/07

Topic: RE: looking for new dr in richmond, va!!!

Of course I will recommend my surgeon Dr. Maher :) http://www.vcu.edu/lesspainsurgery/obesity/maher.htm

I also know many happy patients of Brengman, Bautista and Schroder
http://richmond.bonsecours.com/our-services-surgical-weight- loss-our-doctors.html

369/175/136
Highest Weight/Goal/Current Weight
233lbs LOST!!
Maintenance going strong!

tammypeden
on 10/8/10 11:07 am

Topic: RE: Hello

Kendra,

I had my gastric bypass surgery at Potomac Hospital and I received great care. The OR staff are very well qualified, the recovery room staff are great. The nurses on the surgical unit are fantastic.

Now that the hospital is Sentara Potomac Hospital, there have been a lot of changes for the better.

Do not let us sway you one way or another regarding your choice of hospital, make your decision on where you will feel the most comfortable and where you feel you will receive the best care.

Tammy

tammypeden
on 10/8/10 11:00 am

Topic: RE: Psychotherapists in Woodbridge area?

I attend the monthly support groups at Sentara Potomac Hospital provided by Blue Point Surgical Group. I have found this to be very helpful. There are a lot of people who attend who are either thinking about having WLS, in the process of getting ready to have it, or have had WLS. Great time to ask a lot of questions of those who are walking in the path ahead of you. Please feel free to join us. The support group is held the 1st Thursday of each month in the Hylton Education Center at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Tammy

Lifeski
on 10/5/10 12:11 pm

VSG on 04/06/10

Topic: RE: looking for new dr in richmond, va!!!

I don't know your cir****tances but if I had a date and had been approved I would proceed with my surgery especially if I liked my surgeon. I live in Richmond and had my surgery a few hours away in Baltimore. I would think a new surgeon might take some of your pre-op stuff but each surgeon seems to have their own idea of what needs to be done pre-op. Good luck and welcome to Richmond.

Teresa
HW-293 SW-290

MajorMom
on 10/5/10 12:40 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Topic: RE: dr. elariny at fairfax/fair oaks

Dr Elariny truly believes he did the first stand alone VSG some 10 years ago. Maybe he did, I dunno. He still does a VSG but he now puts a band around the sleeve. You decide if you want a permanent band or an adjustable band. He has found that stand alone VSG folks regain and those with a band around the sleeve aren't as likely to regain, however some will go out of their way to beat any surgery. He doesn't make the sleeve as small as the current trend. He still makes them as he would a DS sleeve but with the band around it. His info session at Fairfax Hosp is worth attending!

--g

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

MajorMom
on 10/5/10 12:32 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Topic: RE: NOVA Loudoun Dr's who support WLS

Dr Neerahja Thathagari, 4229 Lafayette Center Dr, Suite 1425, Chantilly, VA 20151 703-961-1119. Her office is a couple of miles west on US 50 and 28 near Dulles. She started most of my pre-op required testing and wrote the letter needed to document my cormorbidities for my surgeon. You might want to attend one of Dr Elariny's info sessions. He does them at Fairfax Hospital and Fair Oaks.

Good luck!

--g

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

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