Welcome guest, you have 1 unread message  |  register  |  sign in  |  help
Bookmark your favorite OH pages.

Sign in to start saving your bookmarks.

Don't have an ObesityHelp account? Register Here.
  Add Link
Title: 
Link: 
   Saving...
WELCOME TO THE NEW OBESITYHELP.COM CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW

ARE YOU A BARIATRIC PROFESSIONAL?
LEARN MORE ABOUT OH

Goals

No Public Goals Yet.
Surgeon Testimonial

Aurora Pryor
My surgeon has always kept me well-informed and has been patient with my questions, anxiety level and addressed my family as well.
The staff at Duke University WLS is superb. I have been well taken of there. I feel as if I have been their only WLS patient. I know this is surely not true! Their level of expertise is surely learned.

The thing I liked least is that I would have liked to have seen her more after surgery. I saw several other doctors from her office and under her supervision, but no one knew me like her, or at least I had the most comfort with her. I had some high blood pressure concerns and the attending physician cautiously monitored me. Literally, sitting at the foot of my bed in ICU. All of them took good care of me. However, this is my experience with most surgeons. You see them about once a day.

The Duke WLS aftercare program is extensive. It includes a dietician, nurse practioner and a psychiatrist specializing in bariatric/obesity issues. One must sign a contract to cooperate for a minimum of one year. I guess they come after you if you dont!!!

All surgery risks, complications and short/long term risks were addressed...one by one...in a small group meeting. Family was invited. The surgeon also informed us how many deaths were attached to each one, if any. Some people, like myself, are curious about this. Duke WLS has completed over 1400 bariatric surgeries. If interested, to this date, they have had a total of 4 deaths. God knows best for all of us.
Member Interests
  • Crafts - Artist. Henna Body Art is my genre.
  • Fitness & Exercise - One day...soon. Really...I am. I want to get my "youth" back!
  • Writing - Working writer and published author
  • Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions - I want it as close to FREE as I can get it !! Love ebay and freecycle groups.
  • Fashion - Clothes, shoes,a designer bag -your pocketbook should have a name on it!!
  • Black American - I love black people, myself included.
  • Islam - Sunni muslim. Allah, the Beneficient and Most Merciful, is good to me.
  • Education - No one should pursue and advocate ignorance. I teach this belief to families.
  • Married - I pray to be married to this man in heaven. He makes earth easier to bear.
  • Reading - If it is in print, I will read it. Love reading global news. Gotta stay informed

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by utendn on 7/26/06 7:56 am
    Salaam sis Nia! Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your profile and getting to "know" you. You are a strong sister in eeman and Islaam and you have inspired me to be proud of my faith and love for Allaah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Keep on keeping on girl! Love for the sake of Allaah ta'ala...Winnie
  • Comment by PrettyPlum on 7/16/06 6:26 pm
    Greetings Nia ! I want to say congrats to you on making the century club. I applaud your success !!!! You are truly a beautiful woman with infinite wisdom. I appreciate your posts on BAF...and the humorous perspectives you've shared on marriage, children, family, wls and life in general. Thank you for taking the time out to sign my page. I am grateful for the blessing of having my path cross yours. Lovingly, Lala aka Plum
  • Comment by Phenomenal Woman on 3/22/06 4:14 pm
    Hey Nia, I just wanted to say thank you for the supporting words on my support page. I could feel the love. As for you and Big Daddy, ya'll might need to slow down before a package get dropped off at the crib LOL. But on the real, I wanted to tell you that your letter to yourself was so inspiring and courageous. You are blessed and favor has been given to you. Take care and keep on doing what you do baby!!!
Click here for the surgery support page