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They do always say to watch the website videos and they have support groups onsite if you want to join in but they didnt require it - at least last year when I had mine

I wasnt required to take any classes. Only a psych exam

I had my surgery in Haymarket. No issues at all. I was in the hospital for 2 days.

You can do it! I had to lose 3 lbs lol you will have a great nap while he is working his magic! Just remember he sends you home with NO pain meds. Walk walk walk and sip sip sip. The first week is rough but well worth the outcome. Its a wonderful journey!

I only had a 3 day clear liquid pre op diet. He will tell you what weight he wants you at that you have to meet by your surgery date. Dont play into it. Trust me after the surgery you wont want to eat. Follow the 7 week post op diet, take your vitamins and you will do fine. And - no more diabetis!! Im ? healthy

You wont be sorry! Best decision ever!

I decided on bypass because I had Type 2 diabetis. Dr F wouldnt tell me either way. Other then I would be a good candidate for either. My goal weight was 150 which I have passed. I feel great and have never been sick not once. My labs are perfect. Follow what they say and you will do great!

I had gastric bypass 11 months ago. Dr. Fitzer is awesome! Started at 240 and today I am 138 best decision ever!

I have Carefirst BCBS my consult was Jan 2017 and my surgery was March 2017

Awesome. Im sure you will do great! good luck

No she will only send u home with a green piece of paper that is a 7 week post op diet that you have to follow. the first 2 weeks ur gonna be drinking protein shakes. Remember to take your vitimans and B12 everday! And calcium! its very important

I was in for 2 days. I picked Haymarket Hospital because its closer to home. Jenny will do all of your post op stuff. You wont see Dr Fitzer after surgery... LOL

I work from home so it wasnt bad for me but I think you will be fine with a week off. Not having pain meds is actually better. Keep moving and follow the green sheet and you will recover faster!

Nope. I have insurance. My insurance co only required a psych exam. Dr Fitzer required an EKG. I had a 3 day pre op liquid diet and you have a 7 week post op diet to follow. Dr Fitzer will send u home with NO pain meds so be prepared. But after the 1st 10 days it gets better. Just walk walk walk and sip sip sip!! My stats: 240lbs 5’3 surgery was 3/21 - 6 mos ago. Im down 85 lbs and at my goal weight of 150lbs

He only requested me to have an EKG