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on August 13, 2008 5:06 pm
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Surgeon Testimonial Keith Chung, M.D., F.A.C.S. I am so happy that I got gastric bypass from Dr. Chung. It truly has been a life-changing event! I felt very respected by Dr. Chung. For the first time in my life I felt like I was seen as a person, not just an overweight person. He answered all my questions no matter how trivial they may have seemed. He helped me decide which surgery to get, he was very knowledgeable about PCOS and which surgery would help me more. He gave me some really good information that I hadn't found myself. He showed me a video about gastric bypass which was really informative. I was really at ease with Dr. Chung. He has such an easy going personality. I felt like he truly cared about me, my progress, and healing. His staff was kind and friendly and always there to answer my questions. I was really impressed with his office because I was approved in one day. His staff is very knowledgeable about my insurance company (Tricare) and all the paperwork and insurance stuff went through without a problem. I feel fully confident in Dr. Chung’s abilities. I have never regretted getting the surgery done and I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Dr. Chung, for giving me the tool to get healthy and change my life. I hope to see you in a few years to get my plastic surgery done! Latest Surgery Support Comments No comments posted yet. Please post yours. Click here for the surgery support page |
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Katie's Weight Loss Journey
Stall is finally over! on June 17, 2008 7:54 am I had to write and let everyone know because I'm so relieved! I've been stuck at the same weight for the last week or so and I've been so disappointed, doubting myself and everything I was doing. Finally today I broke my stall and I am so happy. It's so scary when the weightloss stops and you feel like you're doing something wrong. I knew I wasn't. I can only eat about 2-3oz of food. I follow the rules. I'm only eating meat, lowfat meat. I don't drink before or after my meals (30 mins or more). That's why I was so confused. I'm glad that this stall is over and hopefully I'll continue to lose again.
Be the first to leave a comment.I'll post some new pictures at my four weeks surgiverarry. And wish me luck for my big move to CO!
First post after surgery on June 6, 2008 11:11 pm So sorry I really thought I would write sooner than this but with my family staying with me I've been SO busy.
2 comments | Click here to leave a comment.The surgery went really smoothly. I really was quite calm the morning of, I didn't think I would be. Once I got into the waiting room I had to wait there for about two hours. I was second in line for the day. My mom came a sat with me for a short time before they took me out. I did get to talk to my husband before I went in, which was a great comfort. He's in Iraq. They gave me the first shot to "relax me", which it did. I barely remember getting moved to the operation room. Next thing I know I was waking up in the recovery room. It's such a weird state of mind when you first wake up. All I knew was the air was blowing in my face so I kept turning my head back and forth. The nurse kept telling me to stop moving or else I'd get nauseous, which I did and finally stopped. At that point I woke up enough to realize where I was and that the surgery was over, lol. I guess people don't wake up as fast as I did, because they were suprised I was up and talking. The poor girl next to me was still in that between state of sleeping and waking and was fighting with the nurses and trying to sit up and move. I'm sure she got the sudden rush of nausea like I did but it didn't stop her. Once my room was ready they moved me. I was able to move from one bed to another pretty easily with only slight discomfort. My mom came in while I was moving. Once I got settled I think she was more at ease. I can't imagine what she went through while waiting, I would have been so scared. I don't think she knew what to expect the first time she saw me, I think she was suprised that I was feeling so well! I kept falling asleep. I needed my percocet every four hours though. The pain wasn't horrible. I've had a c-section so I was some what prepared for the pain afterwards. The most discomfort I had was from the gas they put in my stomach and then the bubbles or air I swallowed when I drank. I drank my little tiny medicine cups of grape kool-aid and tang like I was supposed to. I walked a lot too. It really did make me feel better, so when they tell you to walk, WALK! You don't feel like it but it does make you feel better. My stay at the hospital was nice. It was nice to just sleep whenever I wanted. I had a few visitors, the most special being my 2 1/2 year old daughter. She wasn't as excited to see me as I was her. She was scared by all the tubes going into me. I had a couple of other nice visitors, one Renee really gave me hope and courage to keep going. She's four weeks further post op than me, so I looked at her and listened to how she was and knew what I felt was only temporary. I was ready to go home. I did get my surgery on Memorial Day weekend so we had to find a pharmacy to get my perscription of percocet filled. But then I was back at home. I really had to force myself to drink when I got home. It's very hard to get all of your fluid in. They mean it when they say you have to drink all day. I had good luck with milk so I could make protein shakes that were pretty decent. I did get sick of cottage cheese though. I had my first meat today and it was wonderful. We went out to eat and I had grilled shrimp. Well I should say, I had about two grilled shrimp. It is very weird when yu go out to eat or even make a plate and you're SO accustomed to filling your plate or eating nearly everything on it. Now you eat just a few bites of food and you're full. I think it will take a while to retrain my brain. I don't feel deprived though. I am satisfied when I eat. I wish I could have vegetables and rice. Those are the only two things I'm missing at this point. I love sushi so I can't wait to have that again. I'm two weeks out and I'm feeling great. I have all of my energy back and I'm suprised already how my body is changing. I've lost 23lbs and my "skinny jeans" are loose when I put them on. The biggest change I've seen is in my face and my boobs. Hubby will be sad about that lol. I am so satisfied with this whole experience and I would do it again in a heart beat. I do think the people who say they don't regret it are lying. I have regreted it a few times, not regret like I want it changed, but regret of the things I can't have ever again. But that's my problem, I'm addicted to food. I think there will always be those moments where I think, "I really wish I could eat that" or "I miss eating that" or "I miss eating whatever I want". The flip side though, when I feel like that is that I tell myself: "No food will ever taste as good or be as satisfying as being happy and confident in myself. No food is worth dying young for or having diabetes. No food is worth hurting from arthritis." There is no sweet, fatty, salty food that is worth it. It's just food. Food can't make you happy or make you feel better. The things I go without will be greatly out-numbered by the wonderful experiences I have. I will update after I have my check up with the Dr. and let you know how it went!
Weight Loss Spread Sheet! on May 14, 2008 3:27 pm I am just SO excited about this I had to share:
Be the first to leave a comment.http://www.choosing2lose.com/trackers.htm It will chart all of your weight and measurement loss! How cool! Thanks so much to my hubby for telling me to google it! It would have taken HOURS to make! Hope this helps someone!
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on May 13, 2008 4:34 pm I went to Dr. Chung's office yesterday for all of my pre-op diet information. I will start my liquid diet on Sunday 5/18/2008. I got SO much information. They gave me a post-op diet booklet, which will be really helpful. I got a shopping list for the pre-op liquid diet and the two weeks post-op liquid diet. They gave me some samples of Chike! protein powder. They smell really good, but I'm sure I'll grow to hate them like everyone else. I got all of the consent forms and a "gastric bypass for dummies", lol.
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.I go in on the 22nd for all of the pre-op testing and I have to say, I'm SO scared about the EGD. Has anyone had one before? I mean, I don't have a really sensitive gag reflex, but I've never had something put down my throat before. All the other testing I'm fine with. Hubby and I shopped online today for post-op protein shakes and powders. I got Any Whey and Syntha-6 from http://www.bariatriceating.com/. Someone he works with is taking Syntha-6 and it's good. I read on OH that a lot of people who've had gastric bypass can tolerate it, hope I can! I'm so worried about protein. I already lose my hair because of PCOS, I really can't lose more! A lot of people are telling me I should be pigging out and eating everything I "can't have after surgery". I understand that idea but I really don't want to do it. I think that if I can get a jump start on this weight loss that I'll appreciate it later on. I've lost 8lbs since my first visit. I mean, don't get me wrong, there are moments I have panic attacks about not being able to eat _______ again, but then I have to get a grip. Seriously. I will be able to eat MOST things again. The things I can't tolerate probably shouldn't have been going in my body to start with! We all deal with food addicton, you know? I'm just trying to mentally break my addiction to food. If I don't start now, then the surgery sure as heck will. My birthday is next week (the day my mom and sister fly in) and hubby got me a Wii! How cool is that? I'm so excited! Has anyone seen the Wii Fit? My mother-in-law is getting it for me. It looks pretty cool. I can't wait until it all gets here :o) I'm a lucky lady! My daughter is sick. She's been sick for three days. Today the symptoms changed and I'll be taking her in tomorrow. She started getting a discharge from her eyes, like a booger. She's never had that before. Any ideas? Is it just a cold or allergies? I'll update on Monday when I start my liquid diet! My Story
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