Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

The best surgeon on Hampton Roads, Va is: Dr. Terracina



Recommended Posts

I just went to my pre-op class yesterday Oct. 28th and met with my surgeon for the last time. When I started this journey I was with a female surgeon but once she told me that she 'Won't' do the sleeve but will do the bypass I searched out a second opinion.....besides he was the one I wanted in the first place, but he was not offered when I went to my seminar (found out that different surgeons are set up at different towns). Anyway, at the seminar we was told what Dr. T does: first he'll staple your stomach, then he will hand stitch the line, then he'll apply 'surgical snow' (its a sealant). So he reinforces your stomach three times! .....I love that.

Also he has performed over 700 Sleeves, more than all the surgeons in Hampton Roads..COMBINED! And all he does is baraitric surgery. The staff is great and been along with him for many years.

[ATTACH]20365[/ATTACH]

I am so comfortable with him. To anyone in the 7 cities of Hampton Roads Virginia if your looking to get surgery Dr. T is your man.

post-66177-13838396891895_thumb.png

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also had surgery with Dr. T, he is the best, surgery was Jan 22, 2013; Staff was the best, never had any problems from the surgery!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also had surgery with Dr. T, he is the best, surgery was Jan 22, 2013; Staff was the best, never had any problems from the surgery!

Awesome. Do u have any pics ud like to share, plz? And what are was ur stats? Thx

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I do not take pictures too often, I started my journey (surgery) @ 304 PDS, I am currently 202, my goal is 185, BUT, 6 months into my journey I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer so it was then about survival. As soon as I complete my treatments I will get back to exercising. So, how are you? When was your surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I do not take pictures too often, I started my journey (surgery) @ 304 PDS, I am currently 202, my goal is 185, BUT, 6 months into my journey I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer so it was then about survival. As soon as I complete my treatments I will get back to exercising. So, how are you? When was your surgery.

Omg'sh, I am so sry to read that. Most imp, how r u? Congrats on ur loss thus far but u are right to now focus on getting urself thru this cancer. Again, im sry and ur in my prayers. I am pre, will start liq tom, Lord willing, surgery Dec 30th. You take care of urself and heal w much success and I pray that u will b cancer free:) God Bless you n ur family.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am doing good, one day at a time, chemo completed, and 18 of 28 radiation treatments completed. I'm blessed! I hope u have much success with your surgery! Keep in touch!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

How did all this work out? I have someone else getting done by Dr. Terracina. Love to know how he is. I had another surgeon in Hampton Roads, not far away and my story is one I publicize so that people don't get what I got and the knowledge of their actions is spread so people know their practices.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Question for you - what made you choose Dr. Terracina vs. Clark?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I know this is an older post, but just in case someone is searching I'd like to add my opinion. I interviewed the few options I had in the Hampton Roads area as well as several doctors Central Florida while I lived there. Dr. Terracina far surpasses any expectations I would have for someone I wanted beside me on this journey. I've never met someone so caring and genuinely passionate about helping others reclaim their lives. I'm having surgery in a couple of weeks and there is not one bit of doubt or fear in my mind about his capabilities. His office has been incredibly attentive to my insane amount of questions, never once making me feel like I was a bother. It is a rare thing. Just my opinion - The other surgeons I met with seems to be their for business only. I wasn't comfortable with that.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi,

I can tell you of the experiences I had with another doctor in the area. I can understand why you all talk about Dr. Terracina. I can give experiences with other doctors from friends who I know are telling the truth.

I am thankful that everyone has been kind to list the items here. Yes, when they talk about being out for the business, I have 2 right off the top of my head that are into marketing the extra products.

Realize that this surgery can have a 40-45% profit rating. It makes up for other areas in the hospitals. That is a very good reason why they will protect the surgeons and not us. We are expendable. The doctor makes money for the hospitals. There are less than 2000 bariatric surgeons, from what I understand.

Edited by swimbikerun

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Moving this post current lol. Dr. Terracina will do my surgery on 9/10/15. Just to bring you up to date with current stats, he is at 4000 plus wls's todate. That is quite impressive in and of itself. If you are even considering surgery you need to visit his website and watch the videos. His voice alone is reassuring as you can hear his commitment to the cause of obesity. My PCP referred me to Dr. Terracina in 2009 but my insurance did not cover it. Finally in 2014 my husband was enrolled in a plan at a new job that did cover it. There was never any question of who was going to do it. My only call was Dr. Terracina's office and here I am after 12 months of insurance required NUT counseling and 13 months and 6 days after starting the journey (6 years after my initial weight loss seminar)I am ready to begin my healthy new lifestyle and start acting my youthful age of 49.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The previous responses all did.

I can tell you about the 3 groups in Hampton Roads or impressions I've gotten and heard. Dr. Terracina, and then after that Dr. Clark, have been the best overall so far.

Can someone tell me their personal surgery experience with him??? I'm in Hampton roads and looking for a surgeon.


Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The previous responses all did.

I can tell you about the 3 groups in Hampton Roads or impressions I've gotten and heard. Dr. Terracina, and then after that Dr. Clark, have been the best overall so far.

Can someone tell me their personal surgery experience with him??? I'm in Hampton roads and looking for a surgeon.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I must have missed it? I saw a few that were scheduled with him and. I was looking to get an update.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You didn't say in your note whether or not you saw all the responses on this thread. That would have given you the information you were looking for.

I gave you an update. If you are asking specific people who posted, contacting them privately would be the best way to see if they've changed their minds.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×