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megan1012
on 9/18/10 7:55 am - alexandria, VA
Topic: RE: Hello
 Kendra I agree with Caroline..I would go for surgery at Fair oaks. I do not like Potomac hospital and would not trust them with my life nor my kids life. The ride home is kind of bumpy if you have to go over speed bumps other than that it was fine i didnt have any trouble with the ride home.
    
megan1012
on 9/18/10 7:53 am - alexandria, VA
Topic: RE: anyone with surgery date of 9/15?
 Thanks Kendra..Surgery went well just in the recovery stage now. Came home friday..Dr koaz and dr halmi saw me while i was in the hospital and both were great. Im sure you will have a great experience with them..Good luck and let me know when you get your date..
    
megan1012
on 9/18/10 7:51 am - alexandria, VA
Topic: RE: dr. elariny at fairfax/fair oaks
 Check out blue point surgical group...I dont know anything about Dr. Elariny but just has surgery wednesday with blue point..Awesome doctors...
    
dwpersel
on 9/18/10 1:06 am - Fredericksburg, VA
Topic: RE: Hi
Kendra,

We used to have a support group in Fredericksburg, but no longer.

You might want to try some of the Aqua classes at the Y, easier on the joints and easier due to buoyancy. Then you can keep working your way up to more strenous classes as your fitness level increases. I'll be resuming my Aqua Arthritis class on Thursday nights in October. I've been sidelined this month due to plastic surgery!

Diana

Blair Maury
on 9/18/10 12:43 am - Portsmouth, VA
Topic: Simply the best video I have ever seen
For those of you who need a reason to get off the couch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU

Prepare to cry.

I had weight loss surgery. I did it the easy way.
seriouslaughter
on 9/17/10 11:32 pm
Topic: RE: LIFE STARTS ? A NEW YEAR ? A NEW YOU! JANUARY ANNOUNCMENT
Seriously?  We need to be accountable for what we eat AND drink.  I don't drink, but if she has a ****tail hour and I was there I wouldn't feel compelled to.  I think anyone who wants to do something to support WLS patients should be commended, not condemned.
caroline2622
on 9/17/10 10:20 pm - Woodbridge , VA
VSG on 09/30/08 with
Topic: RE: LIFE STARTS ? A NEW YEAR ? A NEW YOU! JANUARY ANNOUNCMENT
Wow with the high rate of alcoholism with WL Patients you are encouraging a ****tail hour.  

I have tried to keep an open mind about you.   So the rumors are true you do enrougage drinking.   Shame on you   We need good habit support not negative.  
 
               lost 140 lbs     

             Extended TT 12/072009     Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger                     
caroline2622
on 9/17/10 10:17 pm - Woodbridge , VA
VSG on 09/30/08 with
Topic: RE: dr. elariny at fairfax/fair oaks
Hello   I had VSG with Dr Moazzez out of Fair Oaks Hospital.        I would not consider RNY and glad I did the VSG.  I feel normal with no issues.  Keep in mind that all WLS is just a tool

My fullness is in my lower tummy not up in the high chest as is with the RNY and Band

It is hard finding people to talk to with VSG  
Good luck   Keep in touch
 
               lost 140 lbs     

             Extended TT 12/072009     Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger                     
caroline2622
on 9/17/10 10:11 pm - Woodbridge , VA
VSG on 09/30/08 with
Topic: RE: Hello
Dr Halmi is a good surgeon      You must make sure the anestisist is well qualified.    I had a none bariatric surgery at Potomac and the anestisist was incompetant.    Doctor advised of the complitations for intebation.   

Dr Halmi has surgicval rights at Fair Oaks    Superior anesisists and all are trained in Bariatric complications.   Highly suggest you go to Fair Oaks   You want the best.   Go to Fair Oaks

Best of luck   Keep in touch
 
               lost 140 lbs     

             Extended TT 12/072009     Plastic Surgeon Mitchell Krieger                     
Jewel_in_hiding
on 9/17/10 1:42 pm - Raleigh, NC
Topic: RE: Dr. Gregory Adams, Bon Secours Surgical Weight loss center..

I used Tidewater Surgical Specialists. Although Dr Salzberg is my doctor, Dr Adams and she operate together so he was in my operating room. They really are a great team!! You are in good hands.

Top is my progress, Bottom is to Surgeon's Goal
  
         
    
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