I'm in Alexandria too- I'm actually looking into a surgeon who works at your surgeon's practice for sleeve surgery- Dr. Moazzez.  I'm pre-surgery and a little overwhelmed with all the info out there!  I have already had a consultation with Dr. Brody at GWU Hospital, but I couldn't find any sleeve reviews on him.  Did you like your experience at BluePoint?

Hello all-

I was pictured on the Doctor's tv show that aired Dec 27. It was their 100,000 lb weight loss challenge. I was wondering if anyone might have recorded this show. I would like a copy of the 1 minute that they showed my picture/talked about my lapband story,

If you have it please contact me! I have honestly tried all over and cannot find it. If you know how to find it online please share!

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Just wanted to follow-up in case anyone else is interested:  I'm going with Surgical Associates of VHC. No sales pitches.   I have a complicated esophagus issue and would use this group for any GI surgery.  Just so happens they can also do RNY.  They requested a few tests before they could determine if I would be a candidate or not.  I'm in the final stretch.  Hoping for surgery in January '13.