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Anyone use Dr. Fitzer at Virginia Bariatric?
SampTheChamp replied to obxshell89's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Good luck. You won't regret it. Take it one day at at time and watch the magic happen. -
Anyone use Dr. Fitzer at Virginia Bariatric?
SampTheChamp replied to obxshell89's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
@obxshell89 you're exactly right. My experience was very similar to yours. @tera73 Most of this is all mental. Once you have the surgery it'll be so much easier to follow the directions and expectations they have for you. The bypass is the way to go. You wont regret it. Keep is posted. -
Anyone use Dr. Fitzer at Virginia Bariatric?
SampTheChamp replied to obxshell89's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Well said. I'd do it 1000 times over. I had no issues at all the recovered like a champ. Life changing!!!! -
Anyone use Dr. Fitzer at Virginia Bariatric?
SampTheChamp replied to obxshell89's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Yall won't be disappointed. I had am amazing experience with them all. -
8 weeks post op
SampTheChamp replied to ewilliams4491's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You Go Girl!!!! -
Gym or no gym, that is the question
SampTheChamp replied to AZBlackhawk's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes indeed. @James Marusek is the man! I ALWAYS read his posts and take something from it. I definitely appreciate his wisdom and advice. -
Watching videos of your procedure pre-op
SampTheChamp replied to Little Green's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
hahaha. I definitely watched the videos pre-op. It actually helped me mentally prepare for surgery. Watching the procedure didn't bother me at all. To be honest, once you go under for surgery you won't know any difference. Surgery is a breeze as long as you follow your pre-op. Recovery from surgery was pretty smooth for me. I have ZERO regrets. Don't let the videos psych you out. It's all the way worth it. Good luck to you. -
Anyone use Dr. Fitzer at Virginia Bariatric?
SampTheChamp replied to obxshell89's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Just to chime in, I had my surgery with Dr. Fitzer om 12/18/17 and he is awesome and his staff is even better. Overall great experience! -
You go girl! One day at a time. It gets better, I promise.
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Want Sleeve but scared of no weight loss
SampTheChamp replied to starvinardis's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I just had the bypass on 12/18 and i'm doing great. I can't speak on the sleeve even though it was my first choice, initially. I have so much extra weight to lose and I wanted extra accountability so I went with the bypass. I have seen MANY sleeve people on these forums go back in for a revision to the bypass. I have no complaints. The bypass only sounds bad because of the work that is done on the inside. I promise you, as long as you have a great surgeon, either surgery will be successful. My good friend @JohnnyCakes was a good person to lean on as far as understanding and not letting the "bypass" word add more fear than it needed to be. There are risks with any surgery. I have no regrets. I definitely wish you good luck as you start a new chapter in life. -
My Head Hunger Rant
SampTheChamp replied to Creekimp13's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
The struggle is REAL!!!! Hunger and fighting to have a balanced diet is hard. I'm only 4 weeks out and I can't wait to have a normal, balanced diet. It'll get better. -
My Head Hunger Rant
SampTheChamp replied to Creekimp13's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Well said!!! It's super tough though!!! -
Congrats to you. Welcome to the team. How you feeling so far?
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December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
SampTheChamp replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Now that we are 1 month out of surgery, I don't wait that long between bites. I go off of feel. By no means do I rush! I just feel it out and listen to what my pouch tells me. -
December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
SampTheChamp replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Indeed my friend. How are doing? -
Go git'm!!! You Go Girl!! Good luck. Keep us posted. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
SampTheChamp replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Congrats. You are doing well. I have been doing well also. I do have hunger and I wished I didn't. I hope it goes away. -
December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
SampTheChamp replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Stay focused and trust the process. I was one that fortunately had no issues and is feeling a million bucks. The fluid intake takes time but will get better everyday. I also had my surgery on 12/18. This support group has been the key factor for my sanity during the Pre-Op process. Since surgery I have lost 24 pounds in 1 week. 53 pounds since October. Just continue to take it one day at a time and trust the process. We are all here to lean on. We got you!!! -
December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
SampTheChamp replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I actually drove home from the hospital. I had surgery on the Monday and drive home on Wednesday once released. -
December 2017 Gastric Bypass!
SampTheChamp replied to 823freckles's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I actually feel amazing. This process has be great so far. Minimal gas pain, no nausea, just tender incision sights. Thank you checking on me. -
RNY 9 days in - record of post surgery progress
SampTheChamp replied to Biddy zz 🏳️🌈's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Oh my!! That sounds like a great idea! -
RNY 9 days in - record of post surgery progress
SampTheChamp replied to Biddy zz 🏳️🌈's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm doing really well. I'm so ready to chew something. These liquids are are old! I in 6 days I've lost 21 pounds. INSANE! Imma keep the train rollin -
RNY 9 days in - record of post surgery progress
SampTheChamp replied to Biddy zz 🏳️🌈's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Keep up the great work Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Success is possible - it’s all about you
SampTheChamp replied to amartyn1's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You Go Girl!!! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Sleep Apnea and Anesthesia
SampTheChamp replied to TakingABreak's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you think about it, they're so many obese people like me with obstructive sleep apnea that have surgery. They see it all the time. As long as you have a good surgical team that you are confident in, you'll do great. That put me at ease real quick. When I went to the surgery room and got on the surgery table, they propped my upper body up and that when I first fell asleep they could quickly intubate me and get the show on the road. Looking back to two days ago, I had absolutely NOTHING to worry about because I trusted my team and expressed ALL of my fears and concerns. You'll do great. Be confident with the team you chose to perform life changing surgery on you. Good luck. You got this. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app