Question:
Anyone else have Dr. Mun in Boston, MA?

I've just come from my consultation with Dr. Mun @ Faulkner Hospital and have a surg. date of 1/2/08 or 1/7/08 (it WILL be one of the two but the 1/2/08 date they are waiting to hear if it's been approved as a surgery date..added due to holiday). Starting on Monday I am on the liquid diet (Carnation shakes, fruit, and a greens + protien meal) I'm hoping I can stick to this!! Anyone have an advice? I'd also love to connect to some of Dr. Mun's patients.    — fijifruits (posted on December 13, 2007)

December 13, 2007
Sorry, I am in Florida and do not know your Doctor, but I also went on the after surgery diet prior to surgery at my own choice. I always have a hard time losing as I got older it got harder. I started the two week before surgery diet a month before to see if I could lose the 10 lbs they wanted off on a normal light diet, but after 2 weeks I had only lost 5 lbs, so on my own, I took the books and started fixing the stage 2 (3 to 15 days following surgery) meals, and I was glad I did. First, I was able to take off another 6 lbs and met that gold, but I learned how and what to cook, and I practice eating slow, away from the TV and taking 20 minutes to relax and enjoy a few ounces of food. I tried many different brands of protein shakes and found the one I liked the best and how to fix it right, so it was something to look forward to. I had my surgery December 5th and now I am doing great on the diet at home, and glad I learned what to have in the house and how to fix it when I was able to focus on a mean plan before surgery. Don't look at the pre surgery diet as a task, but an opportunity to create taste that you will like after surgery. Best to you with your WLS, Bill
   — William (Bill) wmil

December 13, 2007
Hi Kristen- I am three weeks post op RNY with Dr. Mun...I found him initally to be all business, but that changes as you continue to see him...he certainly shows his caring side, especially in the hospital...I found the liquid diet surprisingly ok to deal with, but did add in some string cheese as snacks since just fruit didn't cut it...I lost 10lbs before the preop visit and another 4-5 on the liquid diet... Post surgery I've been doing very well so far..I went back to an active job after just two weeks...I am now on the ground protein stage and feeling stronger and stronger each day...the staff at Faulkner was fantastic and I truly enjoyed my stay there (considering it was a hospital!)...If you have surgery on the 2nd, that is my bday, so you will have to do well! ~Jenn
   — Discovery02466

December 14, 2007
Kristen, you can stick with it, just take one day at a time. Success comes in doing what your doctor tells you to do and fighting the urge to do it "your own way". If you can't do that Kristen, you need to re-consider surgery. Surgery is a great tool, but only a tool. I don't say this to discourage you from surgery, but to tell you the choice YOU are making is life changing, and you will have to fight to lose your weight, so start now! Don't wait for surgery and don't wait until someone else helps, etc. Just get started and fight for your health. It will be the fight of your life, but worth it in the end. Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

December 14, 2007
Hi Kristin - I actually had my RNY at Brigham & Women, but a good friend of mine had Dr. Mun and she really liked him. It was a very positive experience for her, and she is the one that helped me make my decision to have the surgery. Good luck!! - Shannon
   — sbonner