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  Virginia Bariatric Center — Dr. Matthew Fitzer's Northern Virginia weight-loss practice.

• AboutAbout

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  About Dr. Matthew Fitzer and Virginia Bariatric Center.

• Our TeamAbout

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  Meet the surgeon, nurses, and staff at Virginia Bariatric Center.

• Our ProgramAbout

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  Our comprehensive weight-loss surgery program.

• Contact / AppointmentsContact

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  Request an appointment or message the office.

• Before & After ResultsAbout

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  Patient before-and-after weight-loss stories.

• Weight-Loss ServicesService

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  Overview of weight-loss surgery and non-surgical options.

• Sleeve GastrectomyService

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  Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery with Dr. Fitzer.

• Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)Service

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  Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for weight loss and diabetes.

• Adjustable Gastric BandService

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  Adjustable gastric band procedure and follow-up.

• Orbera® Gastric BalloonService

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  Orbera intragastric balloon — a non-surgical weight-loss option.

• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)Service

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  Incisionless endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in the DC metro.

• Weight-Loss MedicationService

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  GLP-1 and injectable weight-loss medication management.

• Revision SurgeryService

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  Revision surgery for prior bariatric procedures.

• Patient ResourcesResource

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  Hub of patient resources: FAQ, forms, nutrition, financing, and more.

• FAQResource

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  Frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery.

• Bariatric Surgery Requirements (Qualifications)Resource

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  Do you qualify for weight-loss surgery? BMI and eligibility criteria.

• Insurance CoverageResource

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  How Virginia Bariatric handles insurance pre-authorization.

• New Patient FormsResource

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  Downloadable new-patient forms.

• InstructionsResource

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  Pre-op and post-op instructions.

• NutritionResource

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  Bariatric nutrition guides and post-op diet stages.

• Obesity and DiabetesResource

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  How obesity and type-2 diabetes are connected.

• Prosper Healthcare FinancingResource

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  Financing options through Prosper Healthcare Lending.

• Support GroupsResource

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  Support-group calendar and community.

• Suggestion BoxResource

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  Send us a private suggestion.

• Weight Regain After Wegovy/Zepbound Treatment?—Part 3Blog

  virginiabariatric.com/dr-fitzer-dissects-the-news/weight-regain-after-wegovy-zepbound-treatment-part-3

  Part 3: Can bariatric surgery prevent weight regain after stopping Wegovy or Zepbound? Dr. Matthew Fitzer explains the long-term options.

  May 25, 2026

• Weight Regain After Wegovy/Zepbound Treatment?—Part 2Blog

  virginiabariatric.com/dr-fitzer-dissects-the-news/weight-regain-after-wegovy-zepbound-treatment-part-2

  Part 2: Do lifestyle programs, exercise, or switching medications prevent weight regain after stopping Wegovy or Zepbound? Dr. Fitzer breaks down the evidence.

  May 17, 2026

• Weight Regain After Wegovy/Zepbound Treatment?—Part 1Blog

  virginiabariatric.com/dr-fitzer-dissects-the-news/weight-regain-after-wegovy-zepbound-treatment-part-1

  Part 1: Why weight regain after stopping Wegovy or Zepbound is expected, and why dose tapering studies fall short. Analysis by Dr. Matthew Fitzer.

  May 17, 2026

• Will I Regain when I stop Wegovy/Zepbound?Blog

  virginiabariatric.com/dr-fitzer-dissects-the-news/weight-regain-after-stopping-injectable-medication-whats-the-reality

  I am asked this question by my patients all the time. The simple, unvarnished truth is that—in the absence of another medical or surgical intervention—people who quit injectables can expect to regain 100% of what they lo

  May 3, 2026

• Wegovy vs. Surgery OutcomesBlog

  virginiabariatric.com/dr-fitzer-dissects-the-news/semaglutide-versus-weight-loss-surgery-outcomes

  Does max-dose Wegovy (semaglutide) work as well as weight-loss surgery? In a word: no. Wegovy is a wonderfully effective weight-loss medication — patients who tolerate the max dose lose about 12.5% of body weight on aver

  May 2, 2026

• Our Ten-Year Weight Loss Data!Blog

  virginiabariatric.com/dr-fitzer-dissects-the-news/our-ten-year-weight-loss-data

  I am happy to report that my electronic health record vendor (Baritrax360) updated their app. With one click, I can now pull up my patients’ weight loss data for different operations out to ten years. (Before the change,

  April 19, 2026

• Why Are Gastric-Bypass Patients at Risk for Alcoholism?Blog

  virginiabariatric.com/dr-fitzer-dissects-the-news/why-are-gastric-bypass-patients-at-risk-for-alcoholism

  Gastric bypass patients have a higher alcoholism risk. Dr. Matthew Fitzer explains the hypoglycemia link, symptoms, and how carb hygiene can help.

  April 10, 2026