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14 hours ago, TFL21 said:

I’m a stay at home mom. Since you’re surgery is on a Tuesday, I’d take the rest of the week off and go back on Monday. Binge watch!!!

Ok thanks!!

On 7/25/2019 at 10:30 PM, TFL21 said:

No, they didn’t say anything about antiseptic soap. They only said not to put soap or lotion on your incisions after surgery. Just let the Water roll off. I healed very quickly with no issues!

Sorry for all the questions but I have 1 more. If you work, how long did you take off?

I have another question. Did you have to wash with antiseptic soap?

6 minutes ago, TFL21 said:

I stayed for 2 nights.

When I woke up, from surgery it felt like I got karate kicked in the stomach. Like the wind is knocked out of you. They immediately give you dilaudid, and you’re fine! Roz, a very funny and awesome lady came in and said, “ congratulations! you did it! This is the beginning of life long change!”

I don’t think I’ll ever forget her and those words because she made feel like I hit a jackpot.

Bring a warm blanket that you can fold up in an overnight bag. I came and left in the same clothes, and didn’t bring much except my cell. They give you a medicine cup of Water the size of a small shot glass. And you have to sip, sip, sip. I used my cell as an alarm every 5 or 15 minutes to sip Water. The pain meds will make you sleep, and if you have kids or need sleep, take advantage of this! I told the nurses to let me sleep and sleep through the night but I WALKED and walked every time I woke up.

I’ve had 2 c-sections and an appendectomy. This was a piece of cake! Best investment I EVER made!

You will do great!

Thank you very much for sharing that with me. You answered ALL my questions!!!

Awesome! How long were you in the hospital?

11 minutes ago, WinterFish said:

Best wishes to you!

Thank you!

2 minutes ago, ValerieInMexico said:

Your on your way! Best of luck!

Thank you! I'm scared of the unknown.

Has anyone been/is a patient of Dr. Matthew Fitzer?

On 6/24/2019 at 5:25 PM, LindseeNohan said:

Surgery date is July 29 in Northern VA! 😃

I am Northern VA too! My surgery date is July 30th!

You will do great! My surgery is next Tuesday. Best of luck with a speedy recovery!

Happy to hear everything went well!

My surgery is July 30th. It has be rescheduled twice. My first date was September 17th. The office called and asked if I would like an August date instead so they scheduled me for August 22nd. Today they called and said they had a July date available and would like to bump me up again. I had a 12 month wait time because my insurance required me to do bariatric counseling for a year before they would approve the surgery. I can't believe my date is almost here!

My date has been moved up to August 22nd !!! I am beyond excited but also scared.

My surgery date is September 17th!!! Best of luck!

I know the area very well. My husband grew up in Newport News. We had friends in Gloucester. So when is your surgery?

Welcome!! What part of Virginia?

Today was my consultation for gastric bypass. I have to do 12 month bariatric pre-surgery education. Anyone from Virginia and have Anthem Cova Care Virginia insurance and going through this?

Today was my consultation for gastric bypass. I have to do 12 month bariatric pre-surgery education. Anyone from Virginia and have Anthem Cova Care Virginia insurance and going through this?

Today was my consultation for gastric bypass. I have to do 12 month bariatric pre-surgery education. Anyone from Virginia and have Anthem Cova Care Virginia insurance and going through this?

Today was my consultation for gastric bypass. I have to do 12 month bariatric pre-surgery education. Anyone from Virginia and have Anthem Cova Care Virginia insurance and going through this?