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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.

I have been overweight all my life.  Just like everyone else, every diet I tried, I ended up gaining back the weight.  I am tired of sitting in two seats for an airplane, no being able to fit in the rides at Universal Studios, asking for a table instead of a booth in a resturant.  I am tired, I am ready and watch out -- cuz this is gonna be an amazing change. 

    
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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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Xmas Challenge: 325 Goal
on November 12, 2007 7:07 am
Hey there....goal is 325.  Started at week #5 - here are my results: 

Week 5 - 343lbs
Week 6 - 343 lbs (started mushies and Tom's visiting...not discourged yet)
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
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MUSHIES.....finally
on November 10, 2007 2:24 am
Well, I went to the dr's for a post-op 2 week visit, and i was down 18 lbs!  WOOHOO.  I was happier than I have been in years, my clothes are loose, I am already 1-2 sizes smaller (depending on the clothes), I am beyond words right now!  I also started on mushies on Thursday -- OMG, never though tuna and cottage cheese could taste so great!  I am probably eating too much and need to start measuring closer.  

As for the smoking -- omg -- I gave in!  I really don't know why -- it's such a strong, strong over powering addiction.  So, today, I jump right back on the bandwagon and stop....cannot do this to myself!  

I am gonna try not to beat myself up...at least it wasn't a full pizza or full pie!  

The final and last thought for the day -- TOM is here and omg -- I just wish I would get it...my body is so damn bloated!! urghghghg, well, it will be over soon!  

Katie..

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Interesting Post Today - HIDDEN FEELINGS***
on October 30, 2007 5:39 pm
Well,it's almost a full week and here I sit, like I do each night finishing reading the posts from the day and replying when the feeling hits me.  Today there was a post titled "HIDDEN FEELINGS".  This touched me like a tone of bricks.  I certainly have many feelings related to before surgery (as in my introduction above), but also now that I am banded.  I feel as though I am cut off from food.  I feel like I should be loosing a ton of weight right now, but more than likely only a few lbs.  I get mad when I watch TV right now with all the ads about chips, sandwiches, etc.  Now I understand this is what made me the way I am, but frankly it's still a mental thing going on that I will probably have to fight for a long time.  I need to understand that I will soon be able to eat food, and am scared to death that I will do the wrong things.  I have no friends or family with serious weight problems, and I feel like I am fighting on my own.  I know this is not true, and this will be the biggest test of my life.  To make things even a step more difficult (as if that were possible), I quit smoking at the same time as my pre-op diet started.  OMG -- if I could just have one vice to give up but two...urghghg.  Well, each day is a new beginning.  I put on my nicotine patch, pack my water, propel and slim fast low carb drinks for my meals and go to work.  I focus on work, and come home.  I will begin really walking tomorrow, hopefully I can keep that up too.  

Just some words from the "loosers bench"......I am in for the ride of my life!  Weighing in tomorrow at home for my first look at lbs lost in 7 days post surgery!!
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It's Done and....
on October 26, 2007 5:56 am

I feel like a million dollars.  Do I have pain, yeah, but it's more muscular at this time that anything else.  I was in the hospital the day of surgery and they decided to keep me overnight due to my mild sleep apnia (sp?).  I slept in my bed last night (right side left side and on the back).  It's tough getting up - feels like i did a billion sit-ups or a charlie-horse in my left side.  Oh well, it's gotten better each day!  I am on my way!!!!!

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