Rick_SoCal
6 Month Follow up a little early
Jul 23, 2009
07/23/2009Well I had my 6 month follow up today all seems to be right on track. I ended up back in the hospital in last part of May do to an intestinal blockage. Dr. Suh is an AWESOME doctor. I was having an extremely hard time keeping anything down including fluids and finally my glucose crashed and it became a serious issue. Called Dr. Suh after hours and he immediately returned the call. He advised my wife to get me to the Emergency Room when we stabilized my sugar levels and have them call him as soon as I arrived. Nature finally took its course 2 days later and the blockage cleared. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Suh and his staff. He is a geniune caring doctor and his patients are his number one priority.
Anyway, this journey has been an E-Ticket ride from the beginning. I had no idea that I would have progressed as far as I have this soon. I have lost a total of 137 pounds since this journey beagan (112 pounds since the day of my surgery). I can wear 2X shirts now (wife prefers I stay in the 3X) and my waist is down to a 46-48. I started at a 5X shirt (tight) and size 62-64 pants. My energy level is through the roof and I am off all my meds. I still have a long way to go (89 pounds to my goal weight). I think I need a new goal weight, Dr. Suh said I still have a year of weight loss although it will be slower but even at ten pounds a month thats in the low 200's.
I am still having issues with the protein intake. I got out of the habit of drinking the protein when I had the blockage as I could not tolerate the protein. I am now getting back in the habit and should see a dramatic change.
I just want to thank all the people that have helped and supported me on this journey so far. Have met a lot of nice people here on OH, at the support group meetings and while sitting at Dr. Suh's office. You all have been great and I will be here for you as you were for me.
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Fontana, CA
Location
38.0
BMI
Surgery
12/03/2010
Surgery Date
Dec 12, 2008
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