Hello, I am a newbbie to the site. I  also have chosen The BonsSecour Weightloss Center,, and I have a appt with Dr. Spencer next week. Can you give me any insight as to what to expect from my first visit with Dr. Spencer. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Joi

Hi, I am a newbbie, and  hopin to have WLS. I have attebde the seminar at Bons Secour, and it was great!, I have an appt with Dr. Spencer next week. I have turned in my PCP referral, as well as an approval for 3 visits to see his office. Can you please tell me what can I expect during my consultation with Dr. Spencer.  Joi

 Things are good so far with VSG just alot of pain on the left side of my tummy.  My dr. says thats cause thats where the 2 insisions are close and that one had my tummy come out and the other had the camera they used during surgery.  Since my preop diet which was a week before surgery I have lost 22lbs. which is good even though I don't see it lol. If I remember from the last support group meeting I don't think Dr. Spencer requires the preop diet so you can eat right up to surgery I believe.   My Dr. did because it helps shrink the liver and makes it easier for them to see what they need to see to do the surgery.  Yeah I will be at the next support group meeting, it will be my first since surgery so I get to wear the blue name tag instead of red lol  Good luck with what you decide, only you know what's best for you.  Kerry

 Hi, I went through the same group also but my Dr. was dr. Adams.  Had my surgery Aug. 22 and had the sleeve done.  All in all doing good except some pain from where my stomach was removed.  It's a great program, office and team.  I attend the support group meeting held in VB every 2nd thursday of the month.  I think they have one in Norfolk too if that is easier for you.  I live in VB so easier for me since the one in VB is right down street from where I live.     You should attend and here all the different stories.  This will be my first one since surgery.  Good luck with your journey.  Kerry 

The Norfolk Sentara Group does the sleeve and takes Tricare. I am with Dr. Fontana and we discussed the sleeve, RNY, and lap band. I do have both Aetna and Tricare, but they said that Tricare covers it.

Good luck!