Traveled to Seoul Korea by bus today, 3 hrs.:huh2: Then caught a subway train for 20 mins. Walked about 10 and finally made it to the doctor's office.:huh2: Busy day there, two more bands happening, but within 20 minutes I was weighted (14.5 pounds lighter in just 10 days) and my FIRST FILL, Ouch! felt like a bee stung me, but in a few seconds, 2 cc's were injected. WOW. Did not feel any changes immediately and then I had lunch at a Korean resturant, Soup, Pork, some rice, and a nibble of egg. I portioned it, 3 oz meat first then tailored the remaining items to a 1/2 cup measurement.:ohmy: Did not feel real full but I knew I needed to be careful--no problems. I feel great today and looking forward to another 14 pounds loss in two weeks. My "Fills" will occurr for me every two weeks because of the distance to travel. Oh what fun we are having now. :w00t: I returned home on another 3 hr bus ride and it was ok, not snowing here. Plan on exercising every night for 30 minutes on the stationary bike too. Maybe there will be a big weight loss next two weeks, we will see. Have a nice band day ALL!!!!! :smile:

Hi my name is tiffany blighton i currently live in Anjung ri korea.. i have been researching to have the surgery done here and cannot find a doctor. If you could would you send me some info on the doctor that did your surgery it would be greatly appreciated

Tiffany, I went to the YEDAIN SURGICAL CLINIC, 2nd Floor Sinsa Building, 567-23 Sinsa-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul Korea. Tel: 82.2.3445.8617 Fax: 82.2.3445.8618, Email: fatmaster@fatsurgery.co.kr

I hope this helps, it is the greatest thing I have ever done. Feeling great now and more active, and I am only on my 4th week. One fill too. Eating three small meals-fish, chicken, beef and a veggie, sometimes a shake in the morn or two eggs scrambled with cheese mixed in. Lunch is tuna salad and six crackers, lots of water in between and maybe a sugarless jello or pudding or a few oranges at night. Great doctor and staff--surgery in morn and you go home in afternoon. But since my distance to travel home was 4 hours I stayed there an extra night to be sure all was ok. It snowed us in there so it was a wise choice. My earlier blogs explains timelines and how I felt. Up to day 8 or 9 was soups and mushy foods. Week three I changed to solids, but started drinking lots of fluids and sugarless juices. Hope this helps you in your search.

Thank you so much...this info was VERY helpful. if you dont mind me asking did you pay out of pocket or did the doctor take insurances.. if you paid out of pocket what is an estimate of cost.. sorry i ask so many questions im trying to figure out if i can get it done here or if i have to go back to the states to have it done...

Tiffany, I paid out of pocket. About 7 million won. Just met the doctor on 5 Dec 09, we exchanged information, set a date, then took some lab tests and that was it. My wife, Unson took me there on 4 Jan 10 for the surgery. You would not believe the people having it done here, from all over the world. Hope this helps.

It does so much thank you you have been a great hel.. i will let you know if i get to have it done here or not...