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Ki Hyun Oh M.D.
Dr Oh literally saved my life in Feb 02. I was malnourished, and literally dying due to an atonic pouch. With his amazing skills, he reconstructed my pouch and gave me a quality of life I hadnt enjoyed since having wls.. Thank you Dr Oh for giving me a life worth living.
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Gina Landers's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I was addicted to food before weight loss surgery. I , at almost 4 years post op, deal with the food demons on a daily basis. I know that I am in control now and that is what keeps me successful. Before weight loss surgery, I turned to food for everything.. comfort in times of need, happiness in times of celebration, etc. I know that I have to feed these emotions with other things now, and I also know that those addictive behaviors can and will return any moment.
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  • Comment by MommaAngel on 6/25/03 10:46 am
    HI GINA Can I say (((((((WOW)))))) That is a awesome weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up great job your doing.LORD BLESS
  • Comment by Gina Landers on 6/25/03 6:57 am
    Well, guys, looks like my 4th surgery in less than 3 years. BUt ya know, I am not at all unhappy that I had gastric bypass.. I am over 200 pounds thinner.. and much healthier..I decided long ago to look at each complication that came my way as just another small bump in the road.. and maybe a few weeks setback.. but then my successful journey continues.. and I will achieve that ultimate goal one day of being at my goal weight of 145-150.. Thanks for all the wonderful support you guys have given me the past three and half years.. Hugs,
  • Comment by Naes Wls J. on 5/12/03 8:13 pm
    WOW! CONGRATULATIONS on your great wt loss. Keep it up. Hugs
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Stenosis of GE junction
on January 25, 2008 1:26 am
Wow. I had the ph manometry test to rule out esophageal spasms on Tuesday. The test was , we think, essentially normal. However, it did confirm what the EGD showed a few weeks ago.. a narrowing or stenosis at the GE junction. I am a rare breed.. getting a stricture at 7 years post op.. I have a follow up appt with my GI guy in mid Feb, and will discuss the results of the EGD and ph manometry test with him at that time.
 Life is still good, and I know it can only get better with time . I am doing much better with my protein intake, and water consumption.. I had gotten a bit slack for awhile.
 Well, it is late, and I need to get to bed tonight. 
I hope , if you are reading my blog, that you are well and happy.
Until the next time.. ........
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What an amazing past few months.....
on January 14, 2008 12:00 am
Life is so sweet!!! In my last post, I was still a bit upset over my cardiac tests being abnormal, but God is so good.. I had a normal heart cath in late Nov, and my heart is good and strong., and most importantly, healthy. I did give my family a scare when I started bleeding after the heart cath from my artery and had to be rushed back to the ER by ambulance, but that was just precaution.

I had an amazing holiday season, not without some stress, but nothing that couldn't be dealt with. I have learned that if God brings it to me, He is gonna get me through it.!!! 

My great grandson is getting so big, I just wish I could see him more often.. but I do treasure the short visits I have with him. My great granddaughter is growing by leaps and bounds, and will be walking before I know it.. My precious little mini me, my only grandchild, is just adorable and growing up so fast.. she was 5 just before Christmas.

Well, it is 2008, and I , for one, am determined that this year, I am going to get on a routine that involves regular exercise, and me getting back to basics and getting my health back. 

I am getting more involved in my church and the activities that are offered, and I am hoping to also include some type educational training in the coming year.

My local weight loss support group seems to be growing, although my meetings are still small in membership. I am always happy to see the newer members each time they are able to attend, and I see their progress, and their excitement over their success. 

I also look forward to meeting the new members, getting to know them better, answering their questions and being there for each and every one of them.

Life is good.. I believe that God has a mission for me and I know that I am going to find just where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing to serve him and exalt him the most this year.

Well, off to bed, it is getting late, and I have to do some errands in the morning.
Take care and remember, you are never alone.. even in your darkest moments. 
Psalms 23

Peachy hugs,
Gina
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