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  • Username: Donna_2
  • Location: Winter Garden, FL, USA
  • Member Since: 1/15/2008
  • BMI: 66.8
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (10/30/07)
  • Surgeon: Keith Kim, M.D.
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be able to walk around the mall, and fit in an airplane seat w/o an extension.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Keith Kim, M.D.
He was concern with my well being.
My impression has only gotten better
The office staff is friendly.
I like everything about Dr. Kim
He tells you what you need to know. He stress that it is mandatory to follow up with your appointments, and go to your support group meetings.
The after care program is great
He was up front about everything pretaining to the surgery.
I rate him as an 10 plus
The whole hospital stay was good!
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  • Road Trips - I like getting in my car and going on Long rides, Where ever it may lead me.

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Hello I'am 37yrs old a Toll Collector for the Florida Turnpike. I have been over weight basically all of my life. The first time I tried to have surgery was about 5yrs ago. It didn't go to well so I gave up. In 2007 I decided to try again due to my health getting worst. I told myself nothing is going to stop me now, I'am going to do what ever it takes. I was not giving up this time. Sooooo I started my sessions at Celebration Hospital in Celebration, Fl. a town near Orlando, Fl. It was on from there!!!!!!!!!! I'am here to listen and learn. I had RNY SURGERY OCT. 30, 2007.

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JUST CHECKING IN
on May 30, 2008 4:11 pm

I'AM JUST CHECKING IN SO SEE HOW MY WLS FAMILY IS DOING? AS FOR ME HANGING IN. I'AM DOWN TO 317lbs SO THAT'S A TOTAL OF 136lbs. I'AM HAPPY WITH THAT. THAT MEAN I'AM CLOSER TO MY GOAL (THANK GOD). I STILL HAVE AWAYS TO GO, BUT NOT AS FAR. CONTINUE PRAYING FOR ME I NEED IT!!!!!!!!!!

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MY 6 MONTHS POST-OP
on April 26, 2008 8:17 am
WELL THE 30TH OF THIS MONTH MAKES 6 MONTHS POST-OP. I went to the doctor Thursday my weight was 324.5lbs down 27.5lbs sense my last visit. I'am a little behind, thats okay. I've lost 90lbs sense WLS, and 129lbs sense pre-op. GLORY TO GOD! It hasn't been easy it's a day, to day thing as you all know. Everything is going okay I don't have to go back for another 6 months so I really have to work at it. Keep me lifted up GOD BLESS
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POST-OP 4 MONTHS PLUS
on March 11, 2008 8:28 pm
Hello, it's me I just wanted to say I'am hanging in there. It's still slow motion for me. I have changed my activities during the week. I go work out 3 days a week with a good friend of mine. A friend I used to work with. I've been walking about a mile a day, plus working out. I  pushed it to much this weekend, and caused the infection in my leg to flare up. Yeah! I've been sick but I feel better. I'am still not in full speed yet I'll get there. I've also joined a gym. I'am waiting to go to see the fitness trainer so I could really get started. My weight is 342lbs that's nothing (I still thank god) that's 10lbs closer. Just keep me in your prayers I need it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT I'AM I DOING SO WRONG?????????
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JUST CHECKING IN
on February 2, 2008 10:06 am
WELL THE PAST FEW WEEKS BEEN KIND OF HARD. I'VE BEEN CRAVING FOR SWEETS, AND WANTING TO EAT BREADS. I GUESS YOU CAN SAY I'VE BEEN GOING THROUGH SOMETHINGS YES! I HAVE TO GET ON TRACK, AND STAY FOCUS, GET MY MIND RIGHT. I WILL BE OKAY. I GUESS EVERYBODY, OR SOME PEOPLE GO THROUGH THINGS LIKE THIS. I WILL SAY THE DEVIL IS A LIAR!
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Post-Op 3rd doctor visit
on January 16, 2008 3:46 pm
Well I went to see Dr. Kim this morning. When I stepped up on the scale I was a little disappointed my scale at home said I weighed less then the doctors scale. So you know what I'am feeling before I even say it. Don't get me wrong I'am greatful for where I'am at regardless. Well the nurse told me I was a little behind on my weight lose, due to me not being able to walk like I should (due to my Cellulitus). Dr. Kim told me don't worry keep doing what I can, the weight is going to come off. He's so understanding. My weight today was 352lbs I've lose 31lbs sense my last doctor visit. Down  62.5lbs  sense surgery almost 3months ago. Sense July 2007 I'am down 101lbs I FEEL GREAT!!!!! 
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My Story

It all started with me going to a doctor finding out I had Chronic Lymphedema, and Cellulitis(LLE). If I stand to long, or sit with my leg hanging down it could trigger an infection in my leg. I would get really sick, and have high fevers, and severe leg pain. The doctor told me the only way I could have relief is to have weight lose surgery. I went through so much, the insurance company still turned me down, I wasn't giving up. All I could do is think about my life. At my highest weight of 453lbs I had enough. I begin going to group sessions at Celebration Hospital. I had my office visit with Dr. Kim I thought he was going to turn me down. The doctor before him did, he said I needed to lose around 50lbs then he would think about  me having the surgery. Dr. Kim gave me the okay, and put me on a liquid diet for 2 weeks. I really didn't care my life was about to change for the better. All I could say was THANK-YOU  GOD!!!!!!!!  On Oct.19,2007 was my Pre-Op class, and my date for surgery was Oct.30, 2007.                  

 


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