Hi. I'm new to this forum. I am on my way to surgery with my first appt (psychological) this coming Tuesday, April 9th!!! Anyone else having or had the procedure in the area? My doctor is actually in Chesapeake. :-)

I had mine 10 years ago dr. Spencer in portsmouth

I had mine June with Dr. Spencer. What was ur experience like with him? How r u doing 10 years out?

Surgery: 6/5/2013

He is a cocky son of a bitch!!! And I love him!!!! He is the best surgeon as far as I am concerned!!! I was 314 day of surgery - I lost 180 lbs- I've kept most off. Only problem - which is a biggie - is the psychological aspect - transferring of addiction. I'm in a 12 step program now because I had a few plastic surgeries to remove skin and wound up addicted to pain meds. Wat I found out was that I never addressed why I weighed 314 lbs to begin with. I was a food addict. I am now in school to become an addiction counselor specializing in gastric bypass. GBS is a great tool - just make sure you get the right support on why you were stuffing your feelings or filling a void - I am here to talk anytime. ????

How long it's been and how much u lose

It's been almost 3 months since my surgery and I have lost 50 pounds so far...

It's been almost 3 months since my surgery and I have lost 50 pounds so far...

That's great hope to be there soon

It's been almost 3 months since my surgery and I have lost 50 pounds so far...

Do u have excess skin

No don't have any excess skin that I can notice!

He is a cocky son of a bitch!!! And I love him!!!! He is the best surgeon as far as I am concerned!!! I was 314 day of surgery - I lost 180 lbs- I've kept most off. Only problem - which is a biggie - is the psychological aspect - transferring of addiction. I'm in a 12 step program now because I had a few plastic surgeries to remove skin and wound up addicted to pain meds. Wat I found out was that I never addressed why I weighed 314 lbs to begin with. I was a food addict. I am now in school to become an addiction counselor specializing in gastric bypass. GBS is a great tool - just make sure you get the right support on why you were stuffing your feelings or filling a void - I am here to talk anytime. dde1c

LOL. I can see that in him a little. I like him too. I I don't feel the other members of the team prepared me to go home and eat and be successful. That part of the program needs a lot of work. He's at Chesapeake Regional now. My weight loss is slow right now but I know it's bc I'm not getting the Protein in. I am working on it now though and getting better. Congratulations on seeking help and using ur experience to help others. That takes a pretty strong person! :-)

And thanks for offering to talk if I need to. I'm sure I will. I had a couple rough Patches weeks ago but now that I have a better variety of food I can eat I'm doing MUCH better. I just need to really start working out. I haven't done that yet like I should. Just in spurts.

Surgery: 6/5/2013

He's awesome - but the support I feel has always been lacking.

Hey ladies. I'm in Richmond but have been unsuccessful with finding anyone on here close to me until I saw you all.

Had my RNY on June 7, 2013 at VCU Medical Center.

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Hey ladies. I'm in Richmond but have been unsuccessful with finding anyone on here close to me until I saw you all.

Had my RNY on June 7' date=' 2013 at VCU Medical Center.

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HI!! And welcome!! How r things going for u? I had mine on June 5th so we are basically surgery buddies!!! Right now I am still struggling to get in enough food. I'm not really tracking calories and all right now but I know I'm low. Part of that was bc I couldn't take any Protein shakes. That's getting better recently so my calories should pick up too. I'm also in an internal battle to get my lazy butt to the gym. I'm getting dressed right now and about to eat so I can make it in. Wish me luck! :-)

Surgery: 6/5/2013

Hi. I'm new to this forum. I am on my way to surgery with my first appt (psychological) this coming Tuesday' date=' April 9th!!! Anyone else having or had the procedure in the area? My doctor is actually in Chesapeake. :-)[/quote']

I'm 2 months post op. my doctor is in Chesapeake as well.

I'm 2 months post op. my doctor is in Chesapeake as well.

I'm 2 months too! Did u go thru Chesapeake Regional? How r u doing?

Surgery: 6/5/2013

I'm 2 months too! Did u go thru Chesapeake Regional? How r u doing?

Surgery: 6/5/2013

No I did not go thru Chesapeake regional. My doctor was based in Chesapeake but my surgery was in Portsmouth hospital. So far I'm doing wonderful. I'm feeling good and looking great!

Hello to y'all ....I am from Virginia beach....had RNY on 2.27.13....Portsmonth naval hospital.....nice to see some people from my area!

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I have my pre OP appointment at 2 there today!!! Surgery next Thursday!

How are all my tidewater people doing?? I'm about to be 4 months out and still feel like I can't eat a lot. I can't eat a whole plate of food. But I can snack on goldfish. So I have to tell myself "if u can eat goldfish then u can eat this chicken!" I ate oatmeal for the first time tonight. Unflavored Unjury is my protein savior right now!!!

Surgery: 6/5/2013