Has anyone been sleeved at Inova Fair Oaks in VA? How did it go? And tips? I am just beginning the process. Thanks!

Does anyone know if the hospital rooms at Fair Oaks are private or shared? Thanks.

How are you feeling and preparing for monday. Are you on a 2 week liquid diet?

How are you feeling and preparing for monday. Are you on a 2 week liquid diet?

@sweettooth2015 The 2 week liquid diet is really tough, especially since we have to use Bariatric Advantage and can't mix anything (like fruit) with it. But, I see the end in sight. I feel slightly weak and foggy-brained, and OMG the gas! But overall I am feeling ok. Excited and nervous.

How are you feeling and preparing for monday. Are you on a 2 week liquid diet?

@@sweettooth2015 The 2 week liquid diet is really tough, especially since we have to use Bariatric Advantage and can't mix anything (like fruit) with it. But, I see the end in sight. I feel slightly weak and foggy-brained, and OMG the gas! But overall I am feeling ok. Excited and nervous.

Is it just shakes? Can we have hot tea?

I heard the rooms are private. If you find out can you share! I wish you the best of luck

@@Bs_Knees thanks for the reply I'm kinda honestly afraid of the liquid diet but u made it through congrats. I pick mines up next week Thursday.

So far much have u lost on the liquid diet and I wonder why no fruit. How's the taste

For Dr M the 2 week pre-op for sleeve is 4 shakes, 2 bars, 1 banana OR 1 cup of milk, up to 3 SF jello/popsicle. Calorie free drinks (like unsweetened tea, crystal light, etc) are ok. Need to get the 64 oz of Fluid in each day. I have lost 11.5 pounds so far. 4 more days to go.

Lately I have been mixing the shakes with about 5oz of Water, then adding that to hot water. Seems a little easer to get down that way.

Good luck friends!

For Dr M the 2 week pre-op for sleeve is 4 shakes, 2 bars, 1 banana OR 1 cup of milk, up to 3 SF jello/popsicle. Calorie free drinks (like unsweetened tea, crystal light, etc) are ok. Need to get the 64 oz of Fluid in each day. I have lost 11.5 pounds so far. 4 more days to go.

Lately I have been mixing the shakes with about 5oz of Water, then adding that to hot water. Seems a little easer to get down that way.

Good luck friends!

Thank you! I think mine will be similar Dr Halmi and Dr M use to be in same practice...

U are almost there!

My insurance company want more info like admit date, Surgery date,

Pertinent past medical history, Co-morbidities, Additional CPT codes and descriptions, Current treatment plan and Lab and test results.

So I just selected my shakes - chocolate, banana and orange cream...surgery is set for 10/21.

So I just selected my shakes - chocolate, banana and orange cream...surgery is set for 10/21.

That's great That's my date as well maybe we will see each other in the halls. What time is your surgery? I get my preop on thirsday

So I just selected my shakes - chocolate, banana and orange cream...surgery is set for 10/21.

That's great That's my date as well maybe we will see each other in the halls. What time is your surgery? I get my preop on thirsday

I meet with my surgeon Thursday. I am not sure of time, coordinator told me she would send it to me via email. I was holding on to hope for the 14th. She said the 4th of Nov. I was like nooooo!!! I wanna to cry, cuz my first tentative date was 10/7, then 10/14.

Whose ur surgeon? Way time us your appt mines is at 2

did anyone find out if Fair Oaks has private rooms?

Hello @@Bs_Knees!

I was just sleeved on May 26th with Dr. Moazzez. I would be very happy to answer any questions for you. I can't tell you how much I loved Dr. M - he is the best in the practice. Everyone there is super helpful!

My insurance required a 3 month process with them, and Pam the insurance coordinator was a doll and knows her stuff!

Where are you in the process?

@@scoutmom - Did you have to do the initial free seminar to get the ball rolling? I am closer to Woodbridge as well but my gut was telling me to go with Fairfax before I even found your posts. I was considering doing the online webinar but I don't know if it matters. Any thoughts you have (or anyone else) are so appreciated!

I did a free seminar with a local surgeon a couple months ago and did not follow up for the actual consult because I didn't get good vibes from him. He was nice and he truly seemed to care but I he was very young and I know that Inova Fairfax has such a great reputation.

Scoutmom, would you mind if I private message you? Thank you!

@ I am near Woodbridge and having my surgery at INOVA FAIR OAKS. I went with Bluepoint Medical Associates. They are in Lake Ridge. All my appointments are in Lake Ridge. Let me know if you have specific questions.

@ I am in Woodbridge and having my surgery at INOVA FAIR OAKS. I went with Bluepoint Medical Associates. They are in Lake Ridge. All my appointments are in Lake Ridge. Let me know if you have specific questions.

Thank you so much! I am in Stafford.

Did you do the free info session? It looks like they have one coming up on Oct 8th. I also signed up for the webinar tomorrow night through Inova Health System.

Did you have a great experience with Bluepoint? Scoutmom raved about her surgeon and insurance coordinator which is what got me excited! ha

Thank you again!