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Blog 82709
 

Lap Band Surgery in Seoul Korea

Hello All,:thumbup:   Here is another source for anyone who wants to pursue Lap Band Surgery in Seoul, Korea. Address and information:   YEDAIN SURGICAL CLINIC 2nd Floor Sinsa Bldg 567-23 Sinsa-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul Korea Tel. 82.2.3445.8617, fax. 82.2.3445.8618 Email: fatmaster@fatsurgery.co.kr. Director: Soo In Kwon, MD.PhD   English Speaking Staff:thumbup:
Giby97

Giby97

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Blog 82709
 

Giby97 3rd to 4th Week How I Feel

Well it's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I can tell you that my energy level is fantastic.:wink2: Since I am eating protein meals,:thumbup: I have been loosing weight,:thumbup: along with exercising and plus having alot of energy to do things. I do however tend to get up around 3 or 4 each morning,:drool: which I don't mind--check my pc out you know. I have been watching my diet, eating protein food items like fish, chicken, and a few veggies, 3 oz of meat and 2 oz of veggie--I am full. Drinking lots of water in-between but if still hungry, a cheese stick, or a tuna salad and crackers. I have been exercising too about 45 minutes a night on my stationary bike.:thumbup: What feelings do I have: feel great about myself for loosing weight, self-esteem is rising, positive attitude, willingness to walk more-less stress on the knees--all this is noticeable. :thumbup: I have been maintaining a constant weight loss, but anticipate an increase in weight loss again real soon. I have already went down about two inches in the waist too.:thumbup: Feeling great now and looking forward to being 170 when my journey is near complete.:sad: Hang in there all banster's.
Giby97

Giby97

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Blog 77619
 

I know I paid for them, BUT I don't know if I want a fill.

I saw my doctor 4 weeks post op. I was ready for a fill. He saw from my chart that I had lost 20 ish pounds since the surgery. He asked how I was doing, and after about 3 minutes of conversation decided that I did not need a fill. He felt like I should save it as my weight loss was going fine.   He went on to let me know that this decision was one for quality of life. He did not want me miserable in an effort to speed up my weight loss.   He told me to lose another 15 pounds and then come back for a fill. That was 2 months ago. I am down another 27 ish pounds for a total of 47 ish pounds lost. ( I say ish because my weight fluctuates from one hour to the next)   47 pounds gone in 3 months. I think that is pretty good. I am happy with the 2 to 2 1/2 pounds loss per week.   The reason that I am hesistant about getting a fill is that I am still having food get stuck about 2 to 4 times per week.   Call me crazy, but I really don't like that "STUCK" business at all.   My concern, or fear, or whatever you want to call it is that if I get a fill my STUCK episodes will increase. I am a fan of losing weight, but I want to try to minimize the STUCK ness. Because getting STUCK really SUCKS.   SO, what do you think? For those of you who have been where I am, what do you suggest?   Does getting a fill = getting more stuck? OR does getting a fill = sweet spot = less stuck?   THOUGHTS????????
sclftn

sclftn

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Blog 81087
 

The countdown is on.

So four more days untill surgery, i'm beggining to feel a little nervous. I think it's not so much the surgery but the thought of this just being another quick fix. As many of us here, i have tried almost every diet in the book and have lost weight but gained it back. The surgery part, well that's just a risk i have to take only the good lord knows what's going to happen. The great thing about this site is that I can take confort in the fact that I'm on the journey others have taken and succeded.
jdog75

jdog75

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Blog 1380
 

Appointments appointments

Since I had my surgery overseas, my plan is to get some after-care support locally. I really appreciated and took to heart LAN2k's advice on getting the correct psychiatric/psychologist care. so today I went to my first appointment with a therapist. She has worked with folks who have eating disorders, emotional eating and depression which is why I chose her. The intake session was more to give her information, so nothing huge to report. I know that it will be difficult to find a replacement for food, and food has always comforted me. So this is going to be an interesting journey trying to work through 'my issues'.   I also went to an appointment with my nutritionist. I carried the supplements that i have purchased (but still not started taking- will start tomorrow). She gave me a list of what else I need and the quantities needed. She also gave me some really good ideas for 'foods' for my full liquids diet and mushies.   Here are a few ideas I picked up today:   1. Mixing in half a pack of UNJURY chocolate powder with sugar free pudding for that extra chocolate load - tried it this evening, and it tasted like dessert.   2. Mixing in my supplements that are in liquid form (which are a few of mine) with my morning protein shake. Only one caveat here, don't mix iron and calcium together. You have to take those separately.   I will write down the list of the supplements and portions later if anyone is interested.   In other news, I did walk to my nutritionist's office. It was 1.3 miles. It took me 31 minutes. It will get better.   And I walked Cooper to the park and back. Him and my neighbor's dog provide QUITE THE WORKOUT!!! So about 2 miles total for today. That is 2 miles more than three days ago.
filodough

filodough

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Blog 81738
 

4 week follow up and 1st fill

I had my four week follow up visit today... I am down a total of 25 lbs since I began seeing my doctor. I'm down 12 lbs since surgery. :thumbup:I know that's not a lot, but it's better than nothing.:drool: I noticed a few days ago that I wasn't feeling as much restriction as I should.... told my doctor and today he gave me 1 cc in my band... I'm hoping to feel a little more restriction now. I feel a little better and hope the weight will start coming off a little faster now. :wink2: I just have to keep on working hard.:sad:
JennyG1971

JennyG1971

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Blog 80886
 

1 month Post op: losing fast

I had some requests for tips.. I am trying to think of what I have done differently.   For one- I don't drink any coffee or soda or any caffeine which increases appetite and dehydrates you. I quit cold turkey along with smoking cigarettes.   I eat anything I want. But, I usually just have protein or mostly protein because I crave it. I like canned tuna, beans, and chicken mostly.   I have a stupid protein shake every day because it is the only way I can take my pills. It usually has 30 grams.   I haven't really had more than 1000 calories a day, but I don't count bc thats why I have a band! I hear I should be having more.   I don't exercise at all (I can't until I heal from a pulled muscle)   I like herbal iced tea and crytal light to get all my water. I like sugar free popsicles when I want to eat but am not hungry.   I DO NOT drink for an hour after I eat. I watch the clock like a hawk for that hour to pass. I drink all the way up tp my very first bite.   A few days ago I decided to go off of Celexa, a major contributor to my weight problem. I will let you know if that makes a difference. :wink2::sad::drool:
HiMow

HiMow

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Blog 81834
 

Week 4!

I am finally exercising! Yeah! I have been getting at least 30 minutes of exercise today. So far I have lost 17 lbs!!! I began to worry my progress would slow down if I did not start moving, so I am mostly doing the elliptical machine each day.   I am finally use to being hungry. It does not really bother me anymore. I still cannot wait to get my first fill on the 16th! To think about eating less, and feeling full.... I cannot wait!!!!   Three weeks ago, I would not have believed how I feel right now. I was miserable, sad, and in pain. But now I realize the surgery was definitely worth it. I have more energy, and a different perspective on life! The surgery is not a complete cure; I have had to change my eating habits and philosophy about food. The fact that I have had to change my eating habits to food I do not like has helped! I do not look forward to eating anymore! HA HA HA!!!!!   Off to the gym! I hope I keep it up! I had set a goal that I would be exercising 3Xs a week by Feb. 5th. Looks like I will make that goal! Woo Hoo!
lisaluvsgreys

lisaluvsgreys

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Brenda Bandster
 

^January 25th, 2010^ New Date and Time....

So she didn't call back (the dietitian) withing the 2hrs like she said so I called her around 12pm and asked when it was going to be and why it was canceled. She said it will be for sure the 26th at 2p which is great! I asked why it was canceled and it seems from what my mom says since she works there and what the lady told me, that he was in philly and didn't make it back in time, that he attend a game this weekend and missed a flight. All that matters is I have a new date and time and so far it isn't canceled. YEAH!!! :thumbup:So I have to be NPO again after 2am so 12 hrs with no food great!(sarcasim):sad:
brenpren07

brenpren07

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Blog 83725
 

Just Because You Can...

Last week I had a meltdown. I got soo hungry. I ate McDonald's, Wings, and Nachos. This was all last weekend. I felt like I was sliding back to my old ways and I was disgusted.   Today I went to the surgeon's office. I saw one of the ladies who was in my Pre Op class. She lost 20 pounds. I told her what happened. She restated the obvious. I went through too much to get this surgery to mess up.   The nurse saw me weighed me I lost 9 pounds. Which is good however last week I was down 13 pounds. That was all I needed to see.   I had a frank discussion with the nurse, told her what I did. She asked me about my protein. I told her I was taking the protein shakes but I was growing weary of the liquid diet.   Today I got back on wagon with the liquids. I just have to learn to be unique with my meals. The nurse asked if I had any stomach issues. I said no I did not. Then she said the magic words "Just because you can ingest it doesn't mean you should eat it" That is my new mantra from here on out!!!!!
pychicfakes

pychicfakes

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Brenda Bandster
 

Change of Plans!! *January 25th, 2010*

Well I woke up this morning ready to go in for surgery when @ 730am the hospital I was going to have my surgery at calls and says I won't be having surgery today and that I need to call the Doc's office and reschedule. :sad: I was upset. I had everything ready and was prepared now I have to do it all over again. I called and they didn't tell me why it was canceled or when exactly my surgery will be when I called but that it might be either th 26th @ 2p or the 27th at 3p. They have to get it in before insurance ends on the 30th otherwise I can't have the surgery done until I come up with funds.... She said she would call back with the specifics.
brenpren07

brenpren07

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Blog 81314
 

the date is set! 2-3-10

hurray i got my approval letter today and called dr minkin and my tentative date is 2-3-10. they will be calling to set up the time in the am! then blood work on friday! i am soooo excited!
w99e04

w99e04

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Blog 83203
 

WAHHH... my insurance won't cover it!

I am sooo sick of hearing people complain that their insurance won't cover their surgery and / or won't cover their fills... did your medical insurance buy you the hoho's and bonbon's or the couch and video games that helped you get here? Suck it up, if you want something bad enough you will find a way to make it happen. I am a single mother with 3 kids and 2 jobs. I drive a used car and don't do many extra things because I put my health on my priority list a few years ago and saved for my surgery... self pay!!! I have to pay for all of my fills and follow ups myself and am sooo sick of hearing all the big babies complain that they have to pay a portion of the cost themselves...   WAHHHHHHH, cry me a river!!!
candeta

candeta

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Blog 79919
 

Waiting for the insurance approval

It's been almost a week and still no word on my insurance approval! Grrrr!:drool: I think I have probably gained weight. Stressing out! I will work on getting back on track. If I do get approved I don't want to have to start over with what I've been working on for the last 5 months.... smaller bites, chewing longer, exercising... Hope everyone is having a great day! Well wishes and God bless. :sad:
kleinow01

kleinow01

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Blog 57997
 

Day 1

Day 1 - Guess it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but am only half way through the day. The broth actually tasted pretty good but once again let me say it is only my first day!! My husband has called twice just to tell me he loves me and that he knows I can do it! What a great husband I have - So heres to day 2!!!:sad:
bsemar

bsemar

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Blog 81959
 

Today's the day!!!

"Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.”:sad:
auntiegoo

auntiegoo

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Day #13 - Liquid Diet (Almost There!!)

I had a major smoothie meltdown over the weekend. I certainly don't hate smoothies, but I was at the point that I couldn't even think of one without gagging. I honestly didn't know that was possible. I didn't eat much on Saturday and I knew that wasn't healthy. I still felt that way yesterday, but managed to choke down a protein shake in the AM, but I ended up having a little less shake and a little more soup than I am supposed to have in the PM. I felt slightly bad for "cheating", but since the two soups together were actually less calories than some of the other soups I can have, I can't imagine that it caused too much damage. Plus, I feel much better today and know that I can finish out the diet from here.   I had a little bit of excitement this morning. I was talking to my mom about her flight in (she is helping me post surgery). She is coming in Tuesday evening and my surgery was Wednesday morning. Well, long story short, her plane ticket is for Wednesday evening, not Tuesday. Sigh. There was a lot of drama, but the airline switched her up and she is coming in Tuesday evening, just like she thought. YAY!   The surgery nurse called me today and I'm to be at the surgery center at 6:45 AM. I like that. I would rather get there early and get it over instead of waiting much of the day...especially since I have to fast. So, it is really starting to feel real. I thought I would be more freaked out, but I'm not. Yet, anyway.   My girlfriends are going to go get pedicures with me tonight so I'm not sitting at home thinking about it. They are awesome!   Wednesday morning will be the official end of my pre op diet and I will weigh in then, but as of this morning I am down 11.8 lbs. So, I think I will hit my goal of 12 lbs. lost on the pre op diet. I'm definitely proud of myself for that.   *** I want to thank you all for your support. I appreciate each and every response because it makes me realize how "not alone" I am. I can't even put into words what a difference it has made. ***   Have a wonderful day!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Minnesotalady's Journal
 

As promised

I said I would post today my last weigh in... well.. it did not go as I had hoped, but I am ok with staying the same, I guess it's better than gaining. :sad: I was going through my weekly weights since being banded,and this is what i came up with...... Feb. 2007~~~ banded~~~~ 233 LBS. Feb. 2008~~~1 yr. ann.~~~ down 66 LBS. Feb. 2009~~~2 yr. ann.~~~down 59 LBS. Feb. 2010~~~3 yr ann~~~ down 58 LBS. From 1 yr. ann, to 2 yr. ann. i had gained a total of 7 LBS. I guess that is'nt bad. I am hoping for my third year ann. to be close to 59 LBS. gone . Well i was close 58 LBS. down! :drool: I am so Happy!!
Minnesotalady

Minnesotalady

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Blog 81707
 

must have been the drugs.......

today is day 5 post op, i was a day ahead of myself. The port site still slightly tender but much improved. I attempted some milky oatmeal this am, ate 1/2 and feel really full. I hope this fullness lasts until my first fill and beyond. Will do a yogurt smoothie for lunch. YUMMMMMMMMM. good luck to all my fellow bandsters on our ongoing journey!!!!!
new_to_this

new_to_this

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Blog 1265
 

a LITTLE BIT CLOSER TO SURGERY....

Hello everyone, i know i havent blogged in a while.Sorry.So everything is fine with the car.I'm set to go to Aceves on the 19th of February.I'm starting to feel very optimistic.I was approved for a loan with Med choice, but the interest rate is like 18%, so I'm trying to save my own money at this point,and will use a small portion of the loan.So all of a sudden,i'm having back pain from bending over, walking or doing anything physical.I gained a few pounds due to stress which has pushed my back over the edge. I know i need this surgery because I no longer feel motivated to go on a diet.I'm so tired of dieting.I plan to go on Atkins pre-op on February 5th.
MELLAELLA

MELLAELLA

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Blog 397
 

Survey Says

went on a sample binge... Unjury, Netrition, Chike, Smartforme, Bariatric advantage. I am very committed to this, If I am putting out this much $, gonna follow the rules! Tried a medifast tomato soup UCK (glad I didn't pay for it!). will keep my BLOG updated with survey says....
Dee

Dee

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Blog 908
 

Six weeks today!

I'm down 24 pounds since surgery day and a total of 40 since my December 1 preop date. I think I'm gonna be a slower loser than some, but as long as I lose, I'll take it. It could be that I started mushies and regular food sooner (according to docs plans) than some others do. I am still averaging 750 calories daily, 30-40 carbs, and now about 70-90 grams of protein. I only include a protein drink about three days a week, but it does take quite a bit of planning, which I don't mind, to get in my protein via food.   It's PMS week, and my followup appointment is Thursday. Bummer. I know I will be higher in weight that I would have been otherwise, but it's LIFE.   I am getting in exercise of some sort every day. Generally, we are walking two miles in 30 minutes, and I'm also on the elliptical for 15-30 minutes daily.   I decided on surgery for the long-term health benefits of a slimmer me, and if it takes longer term versus shorter term to shed the wait, then "thems the brakes."
twobluecats

twobluecats

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