July 20, 2008--Sunday--Vacation with Steve

Amy Williams	MardiGras	riagraz
blakemama	tweety Q	terrifogle40
Boo Boo	~Miss Dolly~	Charlene O.

View all friends

Surgeon Testimonial

Robert E. Brolin M.D.
Dr. Brolin performed gastric bypass surgery 25 years ago on 2 people that I know very well. I have known these 2 people for 27 years. They are well and happy. When I first met Dr. Brolin he remembered those patients from 25 years ago including details about their lives! When I met him again at two support group meetings, I was impressed by how he listened to everyone's questions and answered them so thoroughly. He repeated every question to make sure that everyone in the room could hear them. I met him again for my consultation. He was very thorough in explaining risks, complications, and aftercare. The strongest impression I have of Dr. Brolin (besides his surgical abilities) is that he truly and sincerely cares about each patient as an individual and feels great happiness in helping people save their lives. I am so confident to have him do this surgery and know that he will be able to handle any bumps in the road, if any. The support group, which meets the first Monday of each month is awesome. I am looking forward to working closely with Dr. Brolin for many years to ensure a successful outcome!

An extra note--surgery was 3 days ago and it went great! I was released from the hospital after only 1 night! I will always be very grateful to Dr. Brolin and Dr. Nihalani for all they have done for me.

Another note--I am now one year out and went from a size 2X to a size two! I look great AND I feel great! Thank you Dr. Brolin and Dr. Chau for all of the support you've given me during the past year. Knowing that you are always there to listen or answer a question no matter how small means everything--thank you!

Hospital Reviews

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Cathy Wilson - OH Staff on 3/14/08 2:57 pm

Hi Jill, How are you doing from your surgery? You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself! Cathy

Comment by Debbie C. on 3/14/08 6:02 am

I hope that everything went well for you, Jill, and that you are happy with the results. I'm so excited to read your update once you're feeling up to being on the computer. ~Big (Gentle) Hugs~

Click here for the surgery support page

Jill's Journey

July 20, 2008--Sunday--Vacation with Steve

What did I eat today?

breakfast--1/2 slice pizza with ricotta, garlic and sliced tomato--200 cal

snack--starbucks baked berry stella--280 cal

lunch--1/2 avocado--150 cal
          1/2 cup chickpeas--150 cal
           2 egg whites--30 cal
          1/4 cup raw broccoli--5 cal
(total lunch 335 cal)

snacks--1/2 pecan caramel chew--45 cal
              coconut passion fruit squeeze ices--50 cal

dinner--mcdonald's hamburger--250 cal
          small fries with ketchup--250 cal
(took an hour to eat over a 2 1/2 hour car trip)

late night--dark chocolate covered banana--130 cal

Total for the day--1,540

At a year and a half out, my eating is fairly normal. I'm able to restrict my calories and eat foods I enjoy. This was a Sunday on vacation with my husband.

0 Comment(s)