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David Klem, M.D.
I have seen David twice. I have enjoyed talking with him as he seems to treat each patient like an individual and not just another person with a \"generic\" run down of the lap-band procedure. rnrnThe Bariatric Center at Central DuPage Hospital was so warm and welcoming from the first visit. From the reception desk to the nurses, nutrition staff, etc. rnrnI would rate this facility and doctor out of 10 an 8.
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What a Holiday......
on December 30, 2007 7:50 pm
Well, the holidays have been very interesting.  Interesting because of this lapband.  I didn't realize how much I would really stop eating the appetizers and desserts and focus as much on the protein, veggies, etc.  I haven't gained any weight, but also haven't lost any. 

I did however allow starches to come back into my life.  Pretzels, taco chips and salsa, etc.  This stuff goes down like water.  It's horrible, because I am a salty freak.  I can do w/out chocolate, cakes, etc, but when it comes to Fritos and French Onion Dip -- FORGET IT!!!  But I can't forget it, I need to gain back the self control and realize I have made a decision here with this lapband and I need to work with it.  I am re-committing myself to my band immediately.  

As for 2008 -- I am very very excited to get this year underway.  I have so many great hopes for my weightloss.  Excersize is going to become a fixture in my life -- it needs to be!  It's only going to help me live longer!  

This past weekend I bought a new car.  And seriously folks, I have been driving around in a mini-van for 5 years...for a period of time, I almost couldn't fit behind the wheel because of my fat belly. But now I am a proud owner of a Hyundai Sonata -- beautiful black tan interior, it's fun.  AND I don't struggle getting in or out of it and the seatbelt is not stretched to the max.  Keeping my eye on the little things this lapbad will bring me.  

Hubby and I are planning our vacations -- one will be to AZ in 1st quarter, the second will be after my 60 mile walk for breast cancer in August 2008.  I am hoping to go to Orlando and get on those damn rides I haven't been able to ride for years!!!  It's what I want that's FOR SURE. 

Well, that's really all, just a quick update to end this year and ring in 2008! 

Katie.
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Been a while...
on December 2, 2007 7:22 am

It's been a while since I posted on my blog.....I guess I have been pretty down about not loosing any weight!!  However, I kicked in the working out in the a.m. (consistently) and well, I have lost 4lbs in just a few days.  I have to remember, that it's not only the eating I am changing, but also working out.  I can't do one without the other!  

I had my first slim/stuck episode yesterday.  I have truly noticed in the past week, a feeling of being full more -- maybe some restriction kicking in.  Yesterday, I decided I was hungry when I was out running errands in the a.m. and thought I could try a sausage and cheese (no egg) crouissant from Burger King -- well one bite in -- stuck, stuck stuck.  I had to pull over in my car and spit up -- it was a horrible feeling -- I guess bread won't do!  

Anyway, that was me testing things I guess and really I should have known better.  

I go for my first fill on Dec 4th, I will post that night with how it felt!  

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