- Username: jennyanniedots
- Location: North East, MD, USA
- Member Since: 4/7/2008
- Post Op
- Surgeon: Mark D. Kligman M.D.
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Surgeon TestimonialMark D. Kligman M.D.Dr. Kligman is a great man. He is very knowledgeable about what he does. As others have said, he can come across as very cocky, but he is also very confident. He expects his patients to put forth effort and will make you take a written test and sign a contract with him, to make sure you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. Kligman addressed all the risks of surgery and took time to answer my questions. His surgical competence and bedside manner were terrific, he visited me 3 times while I was in the hospital, once at 11pm and then again at 7am. I don't think he ever sleeps! He's great and I'd totally recommend him and his staff to anyone. Member Interests
- Fitness & Exercise - Trying to love it. Just introduced to Yoga and really enjoying it.
- Fashion - Love to shop!
- Skydiving - I WILL do it this summer. Stay tuned for pics =)
- Teachers - Special Educator in Baltimore City
- Autism - Worked for several years as a tech in the home of chidlren with Autism.
- Vacation - Anywhere tropical!
- WLS in your 20's - I'm 25 and regret no decisions I've made thus far.
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If you want what you've never had. You have to do things you've never done!
175! on November 4, 2008 8:59 am
That's what the scale read this morning. I've also been really trying hard to up my workouts to 45 mins. 3x a week. My doctor said that this would buy me at least 15 pounds and most likely get me to HIS goal of at or under 130 by March 2009. Hope all is well in OH land. Get out and VOTE today!!
Health, Wealth & Blessings!
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A Solid 180! on October 12, 2008 4:37 pm
I stepped on the scale this morning and I saw 180. I was kinda feeling that things were slowing down a bit, now I'm thinking that things are back to where they once were. I don't know, every day is a different feeling. I have noticed that my hair isn't falling out as much as I once noticed it was. I have about another weeks worth of Actgull, the pink and white pill that helps against gull stones. I'm finally feeling like all the post op things are completed for me. And, let me tell you, it has been a LONG haul since March 18th.
Taccaro (from OH) and I spoent last night together. Her and her husband Larry traveled to my home. All 4 of us went to Eastern State Penetentary last night in Philly to a Haunted Prison tour. It was a lot of fun to be together and just talk about our experiences. She's also joing us for Thanksgiving. We're reallly looking forward to getting together again!
Health, Wealth & Blessings!
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184.8 on October 1, 2008 4:52 pm
I had my 6 month visit with my surgeon today and things are looking really good! He said that I was right on track and he was happy with my progress. One thing that did take me by surprise was that he's still pushing for me to get to or UNDER 130. He said I'd def get to 145, but the 130's is really where I should be. He also wants me to add an additional 15 mins to my workout and said that that by itself should give me a 15 pound loss. We'll see. Siz month pics are coming soon.
Health, Wealth & Blessings to all!
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Six Months Post Op on September 18, 2008 10:48 am
Wow. I can't believe six months ago today I was lying in a hospital bed at The University of MD. So much has changed in the past 6 months. I have lost about 80 pounds, excercise regularly, eat as much protein as I can, drink water and faithfully take my vitamins. I can really relate to the term "Eat to Live". I am so happy that I had GB and do not regret anything! One thing that I love is putting out clothes the night before and just throwing them on in the morning-not changing outfits or hating the way I look. I just put clothes on and go! It's so nice. I do have to admit, these six months have been very emotional and I was just telling a friend the other day, this is the point in which patients should be required to see a shrink. I have had a good time buying smaller size clothes and watching my body shrink. Things are perfect! I love my life!
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193... on September 1, 2008 9:13 am
Phew...I thought that I'd never get below 199, but this morning I stepped on the scale and it moved quit a bit. Now, this may not seem like a big deal to some, but-for me- it seemed like it took literally FOREVER for the scale ticker to move over!
On another note, I have NOT been getting my normal exercise in this past week. School started back and I have been totally overwhelmed. I thought I'd get to go this weekend, but we had plans and today- as I'm reflecting on this past weekend, I'm a bit upset with myself for not putting ME first and making it a priority to get to the gym. I'll get there this week though.
Tomorrow is a HUGE day for my friend Taccoro. She's having LAP RNY with the same doc I had. I am so excited for her and even more excited that her surgery is very early (she's reporting at 6am), so once I'm finished work I'm going to stop by and see her! *It's the first time we'll see each other in person!!! Please keep her in your prayers for an uneventful surgery. T.- tomorrow starts the rest of your life!
And, finally, my mom. She's started her journey to a healthier life as well. She's completed 2 months of the 6month NUT. procedure. And, she just completed her sleep study Friday night. To me, the sleep study was a huge ordeal to get out of the way. I'm so happy that she's done with that and in my opinion, until all the pre-op testing comes up- its all downhill now. I helped her print out a 1600 calorie meal plan last week (per request of her NUT.) and a template for a food diary. I've also given her some reading materials and a book "Obesity Surgery:Stories of Altered Lives" (which EVRYONE should read, no matter where you are in the obesity process) to read. She's well on her way. The suergeon said that she should be planning for a Valentine's Day surgery date!!!
Health, Wealth & Blessings!
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My Story
I started my WLS journey back in June 2007, a month before I got married. I found Dr.Mark Kligman online and decided to go to one of his seminars. I really enjoyed his seminar, but left feeling that I wasn't "big" enough to qualify for the surgery. I still wanted to try though, so I went home and called his office the next day. Two weeks later I drove to Millersville and had a complete physical by Dr. Kligman. He was/is VERY detailed. I left with a list of things that I had to complete before my file could be submitted to the insurance. Among the things was to see a shrink- which I was terrified, but after finally finding one, it wasn't too bad. I also had to be monitored for six months by a nutritionist, have a sleep study and get a pap smear.
Skip ahead six months and all of my requirements were fulfilled. My file was submitted to the insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) and in the beginning of March 2008 I received a phone call saying that my surgery date was March 18th! For the next two weeks I was running all over Baltimore. Dr.Kligman required me to visit the wing in which I'd be staying at University of MD, take a written test, sign a contract, get a chest x-ray, upper GI test- which was totally awful, ultrasound, EKG, urine test and 11 tubes of blood for testing. I also committed to become apart of a research study being conducted by MERK. By the end of all this I was thinking that surgery itself was going to be the simplest part of the whole ordeal.
On the night before surgery I ate a chicken cheese steak sub. I was feeling ok about everything and thought that my "last" meal was a good choice. Surprisingly, I slept the night before and woke up excited, nervous and ready to get it over with. My husband and parents were with me on the day of surgery. I had a tremendous amount of support from my friends and co-workers as well. We arrived at the hospital at 9:30am and I was scheduled for surgery at 11:30am. I signed papers and they called me back- alone. I was prepped for surgery, but had an extremely long wait before I was taken into the OR. I remember the nurse asking where's one place I'd like to visit and I said "Key West, please don't let me die before I see Key West". =) Then...I woke up and was told I was in recovery. I had a pain level of 5. They gave me my pain pump and I was in and out of it. The nurses let my family visit me and before I knew it (it was really 2 hours, I was told) I was in my own room. The pain was now at a 3 and eventually went to a 1. It was more soreness then pain. I spent the night in my room and walking around. The next morning I went for a leak test and everything was fine. I was really itching to get released, so I drank the amount that I needed to and we were out by 3pm!
Once home, I did walk around and climb stairs. I started at the gym exactly one week post-op and have been going ever since. I HATE the Unjury protein, but I make sure to get all my vitamins in each day. I'm amazed at how little I eat and how the weight is coming off.
I had my 3 week post op visit on 4/5/08 and lost 20 pounds. My goal weight is 115, but I feel that that is pretty low. For now I'm just taking it one day at a time and trying to get my protein and water in! I'd gladly recommend Dr. Kligman and his staff at the University of MD to anyone interested in WLS. Everyone was terrific and I feel that I had very good care!
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