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Any DC Metro/NoVA/MD folks

I live in Frederick County Maryland but my surgeon is in Reston/Fairfax.

I just had my first meeting yesterday. I'm torn between the bypass and the sleeve.

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      I had my surgery on Monday, it is Wednesday, was just discharged today. Fair Oaks staff was fantastic. Dr. Fitzer's assistant is great, Jenny. Glad to be home, bed was uncomfortable there, but that

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      Hi fortune8- I have a surgery date of July 1 with the same surgeon as you. How did your surgery go? Was it very painful? I'm really excited but also starting to get nervous.

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      I am in NoVA!

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    From DC. I'm having my surgery at George Washington University Hospital. Haven't gotten a date yet. I have one last appointment with the nutritionist today before they submit for insurance authorization. I'm hoping for a date next month!????

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    @@pik East of Fred, towards the Northern Neck... I'm actually right by Dahlgren Navel Base.

    Oh ok, I am out that way every once in a while.

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    Hello all,

    I am in Mechanicsville, MD. I am still in the 3 month supervised weight loss part with Bluepoint Surgical Group. Just had my last online NUT meeting and should be finished sometime in January. Expecting an end of February time frame for my surgery with Dr. Moazzez.Hope everyone that has had the surgery is doing well and good luck to those coming up soon!

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    @@395Ron I would call and see where you need to go for your appointments, etc, because the only one in the group now is Halmi.

    Best wishes on your upcoming surgery! I used to live in Mechanicsville!

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    Thanks pik! Will check with them to see what is going on.

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