"Hi, I'm slightly behind on updating but here I am going on my 5th month out! It took a year for my insurance to approve RNY with 1 appeal. Dr. Chung is the best there is. He answered all my questions & put my fears to rest. I had all the fears everyone does with surgery but with the information he provided... my husband & I realized this was the best decision for me. I'd gained alot of weight over the years & it was becoming a serious problem. High blood pressure, gerd, sleep apnea...social withdrawal...lack of energy, etc...tried every diet with little success. My family has a history of diabetes, so that was probably next....Darla & Karen were exceptional in helping & providing information and getting the insurance processed. The staff at Women's & Children's were absolutely wonderful as well. I did so well I was able to go home pretty quick. Dr. Chung's aftercare was excellent as well. My blood pressure dropped too low within the first week (important to keep track at home) & Dr. Chung was there for me by phone on the weekend to help ... I was able to get off the Avalide B/P med.... Karen has called to check on protein & nutrition & Darla & other staff members are always there to answer any post-op questions. I have so much more energy & looking forward to vacations....gerd is gone & no longer need the apnea machine. I know it's very important to log daily the foods & liquids...some days I have to make myself take in the required amounts but it's helped my loss stay slow & steady. Dr. Chung and his staff have given me my life back & I could go on and on about it....I tried to find something negative to say but can't... Thanks y'all !!!rnTerrirn"
"There was only one time my husband and I were very unhappy....right before surgery in the "holding" rooms...they would not let him come back and be with me until just a few minutes before surgery...it stressed both of us out tremendously not being able to spend that important time together (lying there alone thinking all sorts of things & no husband to talk to & he felt the same) It succeeded in making him angry after requesting several times to go back & be with me & being told that's just how it is. When they finally did let him back there, we were both really stressed. We should have kicked up more of a fuss but trying to follow "rules". We are thankful for everyone there & the wonderful job they all did. If I ever get a survey from them, I will definitely let them know that is the absolute worst time to keep family from you even though we had absolute confidence in them and my doctor. I'm sure they had their reasons but it was actually the toughest part for me.... thank goodness! "
