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Surgeon TestimonialBipan Chand M.D., F.A.C.S.I found Dr. Chand to be very warm and knowledgable. He came in with a smile on his face and seems to have much compassion and an excellent bedside manner. His nurse, Ruth, is also very kind and helpful. I am at the beginning of my journey at this point, he says to expect a surgery scheduled within 1 month to 1 and 1/2 months. I am truly looking forward to working with Dr. Chand and his staff. The office women are also very kind and very helpful with scheduling appointments and answering questions. |
A YEAR! (Well....almost...) on March 21, 2008 4:19 pm
It is hard to believe the incredible changes that have occured over the past year! My RNY gastric bypass surgery was last April 3rd, 2007. Nearly 1 year out and I am healthier than I have been since I was a teenager. Perhpas even healthier, since I smoked when I was a teen! (I quit on December 5th of 2005.) I have been working out like a madwoman and have recently begun weight training in anticipation of competing in the coming year. My only complaint (and I shouldn't complain, I know...) is the amount of loose skin on my upper thighs and back. I would love to get rid of some on my arms as well, and my boobs look like a couple of empty gym socks! (Fried eggs sunny side up when I'm laying down!) I tell people I can suds 'em up and throw 'em over my shoulders to wash my back when I shower! Anyhow, overall I am amazed, awed, stupified and grateful. Check out my new 1 year photos! God Bless! He is Risen indeed! Love you all, Karen
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An Amazing Journey on October 23, 2007 2:19 pm
Well I continue to be amazed by this whole journey. I weighed in at 183 today, a loss of 128 pounds! At 6'2" I am well within the "normal" range now. I am aiming for a 21 BMI of course! I have been able to eat more, just about anything I want. I have to consiously watch my portions though the pouch still lets me know when I've eaten too quickly. (I STILL haven't mastered that skill! The skill of slowing down....) My weight loss has slowed considerably now. I really find I have to work at it to lose each pound. I wasn't really expecting this until I was closer to the 1 year mark, but I'll do ok. I would like to reach somewhere between 165 and 175 when all is said and done. I feel fantastic! I had a hernia surgery a little over 2 weeks ago and recovered super fast. I was back in the gym the same week as the surgery. I feel so much younger and able-bodied. Its funny because sometimes I still stand there when I drop something, like someone else will have to pick it up for me! (I couldn't bend over with all of the extra weight and my back problems before surgery.) So after a few seconds I'm like, "Oh wait! I can get that! duh" I am able to do things I haven't done in years and I truly feel wonderful helping others again. I am a Girl Scout Troop leader, a room mother for both of my children's classes, in the PTA... and just generally active. What a blessing from God this surgery has been!
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How do I get so much protein? on September 4, 2007 11:00 am
I have gotten this question a few times so I thought I'd paste the answer from my post here! I weighed in at 193 today and am now "normal" BMI (24.7) for my height of 6'2"! My 5 month surgiversary was yesterday! Anyhow, here is the post:
As far as getting my protein from food, I eat fish (tilapia, usually) just about every day. I also can tolerate a lot of different kinds of nuts. (chewed well.) I eat high protein cereals once in a while and still eat cottage cheese as well as other cheeses. I eat ZERO bread of any kind. I do not do well with beef or chicken unless it is ground beef in chili or something. Fish is my best bet. I also do not consume sugar at all except in negligable amounts if they happen to be an ingredient. I still take a lot of protein supplements. There are a lot of different schools of thought on how long people should continue with supplements, etc. I am personally prepared to stay on supplements for my entire life. I use protein powder in soups and broths. I also have 1 to 2 protein drinks a day as well as one or 2 protein bars. With as much as I work out, the calories (around 170 to 200) per protein supplement do not affect me. There you have it!
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Entering a 5K on August 10, 2007 4:36 am
I really cannot believe how much my life has changed since April 3rd! My famous saying used to be, "Hell, I ain't runnin' unless someone's chasing me....and even then, if they're small, I'll just sit on 'em!" Well, I'm training to run a 5K on September 23rd. Never thought I'd utter THOSE words! I am down to 205 now...106 pounds down from my highest known weight last March. The only issue I am having is with the herniated discs I have in my upper back/neck... but hoping strength training will help with that. As long as the neck holds out, I will do the 5K run. I also have hernia surgery scheduled for 10/4, and am hoping to get some nips and tucks at the same time! We'll see. I will be 6 months out then, so may want to wait on the skin removal. Will consult with a plastic surgeon at the end of this month. Right now, My main goal is to get UNDER 200 pounds! These ast pounds to get under 200 seem to be taking forever. But I'll try not to complain as I am thrilled with my reults so far. Peace and love to all.
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100 POUNDS! on July 26, 2007 4:47 am
Yes, its true...I had to get on the scale 3 times to be sure.....I weigh 211 pounds....I DID weigh 311 pounds. I've LOST 100 POUNDS! So hard to believe how quickly I have changed. I look at the old pictures of myself and see such unhappiness and pain. I have to remind myself constantly that I AM capable of doing things that were an unbearable struggle before. I have to get the "fat picture" of myself out of my head periodically when I reach for a larger size than I could possibly need. I am so grateful for all this surgery tool has provided for me (through God) and I am grateful to have my life back and a new life both at the same time! hugs, Karen P.S. How do I get a 100 pounds card?!
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My Story I have gained and lost large amounts of weight for the past 18 years. I was not an overweight child or teen. In fact, I was too skinny and could eat like my football playing brothers and never gain an ounce! But, alas, eventually there comes a time when we aren't exercising 3 times a day or playing sports! I have always been a "big eater" with a healthy appetite. My mom and dad were both overweight, as was my grandma and her mother, too. My parents both have type 2 diabetes and my mom suffers tremendously from the effects of obesity. I have watched her turn into an "old lady" well before she should, and I cannot bear the thought of feeling as old as I do now for the rest of my life. She and I were in a terrible car accident when I was pregnant with my husband and my first baby. Mom and I both had terrible injuries, and sadly our son did not survive. I piled on the pounds after that. I have been able to lose some here and there after the birth of our daughter and a little bit after my son was born, but I have never been in shape again. I look at this surgery as a tool to use for the rest of my life. I am hoping that my children will witness the change in lifestyle and will want that for themselves, so that they do not make the same mistakes I have. I pray that my husband will begin to make healthier decisions for himself as well. So here I am, at the beginning...
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