Where are the Milwaukee girls n boys?!

Totally need some support from people in the local Milwaukee area! I've been on OH since like 2005 but couldn't remember my old password lol so I made a new page like a year ago or something. Still not have updated the page but eh I'm working on it.
 
I have UMR insurance and Dr. Chua will be my surgeon. I'm SO excited to be here and actually get this in the going after years of waiting. I went to the seminar, had my psychological appointment and meet with the nutrionist this Thursday ( YES! im aware that I spelled that wrong)! I'm STOKED to get the Gastric Bypass performed. I have never been so thrilled and excited about something in my life. I feel so passionate about this and I can't believe that I'm actually going through with this. It's been quite a journey.

I'm currently 390 pounds and stand about 5'11 inches. I'm so sick of being obesed, it's not even funny. I totally need support from others and if others wanna get together, that'd be super cool too!!!

If anyone has any advice, has or had Dr. Chua, then please share some words with me! Thanks again!

I totally understand the excitement.  I had my surgery on Nov. 25th after going through the required 6 month supervised diet.  My wife had her surgery on Dec. 11th.

We would do it all again.  We were (still are) overweight and tired too much of the time.  We are going through this journey together and we will reap the benefits together.

Both of us had Dr. James Wallance as our surgeon and we could not be happier at this point in our recovery.

Thats great, do you guys go to the support group meetings? I plan on getting there for this session,  Dr. Nettleman, dr. wallaces partner did my surgery.

Hi! I also had Dr. Nuttleman do my surgery. I had pretty bad complications though. I ended up with a bowel obstruction and had emergency surgery 3 days after the first surgery. I was in the hospital for 6 days total! Then because of being in the hospital for so long, I ended up with a bad bacterial infection. Had to crush and swallow the most disgusting pills I have ever had for ten days at every meal! The whole time, Dr. Nuttleman and his staff were right there. Dr. Nuttleman was awesome. What was your opinion?

Joan

Hi there!!  Welcome to the journey of a lifetime!  I'm in Kenosha.

Dr. Chua did my surgery.  Great surgeon.  My life has changed for the best!
I'm almost 7 months an am down 93 pounds.

If you have a choice on nutritionists - they are all good, but I LOOOOOVE Deanna... she's great!

Good luck in everything!  

HI NIKKI,
I JUST HAD MY LAPBAND SURGERY ON THE 16TH AND DR. CHUA WAS GREAT A VERY PLEASANT DR. YOU WILL BE PLEASE WITH HIM.

Dr. Chua is an excelent surgeon. He performed my DS (first one he has ever done) and I was out of the hospital in less than 3 days and off my pain meds by day 2. Any questions feel free to pm me.

Hi there, I did not have Dr. Chua so I dont know anything about him.  I just wanted to wish you luck and say if you ever want to chat or hang out or have a workout or walking partner I am up for it.  I had surgery almost 2years ago and even though others feel I am a sucess- I know the truth.  I am not.  I should of done much better, and am now looking to kick my butt in gear and over this next year to shed the weight and take my life and health back.  I had spine surgery almost a year ago and it really set me back- I was confine to bed for long time and house for about 6mo.  still have struggles physically so... I got very depressed and let my eating/excersise go to hell.  I gained some weight back and really need to get moving again. 
I hope this is not freaking you out,  I am most likely telling you way too much.  I guess I am just really hoping to make some connections with people out in the area and find a work out partner and maybe some friends who can relate to things- ie WLS surgery.
Well good luck, hope to hear back from you.  You can email me at:  [email protected]

Where do you work out? I know there are quite a few WLS people at Ballys where I go. So many places to choose from now for working out. Some are pricey but the Y and Bally's have tried to keep prices low.
I Love my workouts. If you ever need a cheerleader I'm pretty good with all the machines, cardio etc... Let me know where you go. Good Luck. I'm sure you're doing great. You young one's always do :  )  

Shari Latawiec, Oak Creek WI
RNY 10/15/07

Hi and welcome again : )
 I had you on my Buddy list from way back.

Dr. Chua did my RNY 10/15/07 I've lost 115 lbs. Feel great! He is super. Please remember the surgery alone will not make you thin nor keep you thin and healthy. If you don't attend a support group and exercise weekely you will fail. It happens all the time. So prepared for a total lifestyle change. The surgery alone without all the components will not make you thin.

I work out 4 X's a week Min. and have been able to maintain my weight. I've stopped losing but weigh a healthy 133 lbs and wear a size 6.  
Feel free to call or e-mail anytime. If you need a support person, someone to talk to, answer questions pre or post op give me a call. I work at Sinai and can stop by day of surgery if you'd like. Good Luck! Hang in there and be ready to change your life!!

Shari Latawiec
414-333-2641
[email protected]