I attended 2 different seminars now. I went to the one in VB with Dr Fontana and this past Tuesday to the Weight Loss Clinic with Dr Clark. Everyone has been...
Hi, I too went first through Portsmith. After I found out how long the wait list was I went to my family practice doctor and asked for a referral off base....
I'm sorry to hear this woman was so rude to you. The 6 month diet and nutrition classes are usually an insurance company requirement and there is virtually no...
I had my surgery in April and have lost 85 pounds. I am thinking about cosmetic surgery. Has anyone had it and how expensive is it if you have. Toni in NY ...
hi my name is Andrea. This is my first post. I have Tricare Prime. I went to the portsmouth orientation in August. I never thought weight loss surgery was for...
thanks for all your info. My husband wasn't thrilled with the $750 at the WLC either nor the other one that is done at Norfolk is $450 fees. I am going to...
My name is Marcus and I will be having gastric bypass done by Dr. Terracina (WLSC) on October 9th. I have found the WLSC to be quite a help in getting this...
HELLO EVERYONE. MY NAME IS ROBBIN. I LIVE IN CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS. I HAD THE GASTRIC BYPASS THREE YEARS AGO. WELL WHEN I FIRST HAD IT MY DOCT. IN HOUSTON...
Sorry I don’ have any information on local doctors or clinics. I had my surgery done in Arizona and loved loved loved the doctors and program there. I...
Hello, Portsmith does do the cosmetic surgery but you have to pay for it and then you get on a waiting list. I paid for it about 16 months ago and I am still...
Hi everyone, My name is susan, and I am just beginning my journey. I hope that it will be smooth sailing through this trip. I have read many of your posts,...
I read in the paper that Dr. Clark and Dr. Terracina are going to be preforming a lap-band procedure online today. Check it out: www.sentara.com/explorehealth ...
hi everyone i just had my surgery on tuesday i had the bypass by dr.clark and i seem to be doing ok besides the gas but i am starting to worry about my...
i forgot to say what i am eating chicken broth sugar free peach and watermelon jello water some protein mixed with sugar free pudding but mostly i am just...
Sooo very normal. You are basically eating food that is watery. If when you get onto solid foods the diarrhea continues then you have something to be...
She is doing great!She lost 90lbs within 12-15 weeks.She lost her diabetes within 3 days of having the surgery.She had a problem with taking all the meds...
Lori, What you are experiencing is normal. I had my surgery july 7, 2004 and had the same thing happen. Continue with what the doc. told you to do and don't...
Hi! I had the same problem for quite a while afterwards. ( I had my surgery the end of June 2007) I was really concerned as well. My surgeon sent me to do...
Hi everyone. I am planning to have the surgery but I need a new primary care doctor who will work cooperatively with the Gastric bypass team. If they have a...
Hi Renee, I don't have any suggestions for a doctor for you but I will tell you that this surgery is not easy. This is something that nobody wants to tell you....
Hi, I have seen a doctor to have this done but I do still have many questions. Why can you only eat such a small amount? Do you always get sick after ...
I'm three years out of surgery and no I don't get sick after eating. I never did though. The only time I get sick is if I eat something too fast that is...
Patty, I had my surgery 6 years ago. Please know that not everyone has such a bad experience. At first you shouldn't be eating more then one once at a time...
Good Morning, I am not too sure where you are located but my PCM is at the Sentara in Williamsburg, VA and he has been great doing any referrals I need and any...
Hi, You sound like you have had a very rough time with everything. You are right this surgery isn't "easy". I am 16 weeks Post Op as of today. For me I have...
Hello Patty! Have you gotten a date yet or are you still researching the possibilities? All I can say is always remember that everyone's body acts differently...
Hi Marcus! I just wanted to say welcome and see how you were doing, it's been awhile since I have been around here. I guess I have been slacking in a way...
Hi Susan, How are you doing? Still stressed? It's been awhile since you posted this but I was just curious how things are going if everything is going...
Hello everyone! I was just curious if anyone has had any wow moments they wanted to share? I went in yesterday for my 4 month check up and was telling the...
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