If you missed Dr. Chua on Fox 6, here's the link!

If you missed the Fox 6 Wake-Up news on Thursday featuring Dr. Chua (and myself as his "visual aid"), you can still see it at this link   http://www.fox6now.com/news/wakeup/interviews/

Go to the center of the page and choose the interview "is bariatric surgery..."

It was really fun and a great experience! 
Lois

Very cool!  You look fabulous, by the way!  Good job!!!

What a great job you did!  I love how you let people know that your band was your 2nd full time job - the importance that it's just a tool and we have to continue working it is so important for people to understand!  You look fabulous!

you look fab-YOU-lous .... long legged girlie girl!  lol
Thanks for sharing your story!!

Sweet!  Thanks for sharing. :)  I never watch TV news so this was cool to see.

Thanks for posting that link. That day I wasn't able to watch it and currently had no way to record it. You do look great, you were great to spread the word that it is hard but with this surgery it can be done.
For me that is the biggest thing. I need this help and if I could just diet and do it, I would have lost all this weight a long time ago.
THANKS!

Hi Lois,

I met you at Dr. Chua's last seminar, I was the guy who was also from Sheboygan...  It has been a while since I have been on the website and was happy to see a familar face here. 

As far as the seminar, thanks for speaking about your experience, I thought the speakers were the most informative part.  I was also very impressed by Dr. Chua's demeanor and I could sense the compasion in him. 

As it stands, I still do not know what type of surgery I think I may opt for.  I am kind of hoping that this unfolds as the journey does...  I do not think my insurance will not be an issue, the requirements are not that stringent. 

I guess I am curious about other peoples recovery.  Would anyone care to share how much work they missed after having a procedure?

Thanks,

AlwaysHungry

Hi! It's great to hear positive comments about the seminars. You are right about Dr. Chua. He is not the doctor to "treat 'em and street 'em". He has a genuine desire to help people. If only other doctors would have that same drive and desire.

Like you, I didn't know which surgery would be best for me. instead of racking my brain about it, I ventured on and focused on completing the packet and my appointments. It wasn't until I had my first appointment with Dr. Chua that I asked him which one he thought I would do best with (I figured I would leave it up to the expert). He ran through all the types again with me, explained what he thought were my best fits with each type, and ultimately, we dicided on the VBG. As you heard me say, I have no regrets. No matter which one you choose, keep in mind that every surgery works only as well as ther person working it. It is only a tool. If weightloss could come in a pill, it would still be up to the person to remember to take the pill for successful loss.

As far as recovery, with laparoscopic procedures, normally the hospital stay is overnight. I took 2 weeks off after that which was plenty. Some who have very physical jobs take up to 4. It depends on you and how your feeling. Dr. Chua is also mindful of this when you have your visits with aftercare a week later.

It was nice to hear from you. Please let me know if you have any more questions or even want to get together. I'm very open with my experience and wish more people could enjoy the life I am now. Take care!  Lois

Daisy, I'm so sorry to hear that you are not getting the results you need.  I suggest you call Dr. Chua's office. I'm not sure what can be done, but I do know that he has injected something into the tissues of the hole to close it up more, especially when it gets stretched or is too large. You may qualify for this. That would give you the restriction you need. You're obviously not getting the personal attention you need from your doctor, so it's time to give someone else a try.  The surgery is a tool and it still comes down to doing it ourselves, but it shouldn't be this hard for you. Something more needs to be done to help you. Let me know if there is anything I can do.  Lois