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Mary J's Profile

Username: Mary J
Location: Hudson, FL, USA
Member Since: 3/1/2004
BMI: 23.4
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (01/17/05)
Surgeon: T. Paul Singh, M.D.

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Surgeon Testimonial

T. Paul Singh, M.D.
Dr. Singh was amazing. Giving me more time than I could have imagined. He explained that doing the surgery on me would be no problem, however, he did express a great deal of concern about my history of dvt's & being coombs+. He scheduled a date for me, but will consult with my dr and the hematologist prior to my next meeting with him 12/4. He wants to plan a post operative plan for me with regard to my problems and potential complications.

I found him attentive and caring. He was very honest and sincere. I appreciate his preparing me for possibly not be able to have this surgery if no viable post operative plan can be safely arrived at.
Obviously he is concerned as much if not more about aftercare than the actual surgery. He truly earned my utmost respect.

His office person (Debbie) was friendly and warm. She gave me a list of a couple of things I need to provide and a number and invitation to call her if I needed anything else.

1/4/05 - Dr Singh said all is a go and is going to talk with hemotology and make a decision about filter. He will follow up (both had vacations during the holidays)with me if I need to have it done.

2/11/05 - Dr. Singh was so caring and wonderful throughout all of my complications. I am confident that all of the complications were just my body. Had I had a lesser surgeon I am not sure I would be here to tell about it.

Dr. Singh is caring, gives you all the time to answer questions. Explained everything to me and my family. Amazing to me was that when he wasn't in the hospital he was on the phone so often. He really kept on top of everything. I can not imagine the hours he must put in.

I love him, thank him and highly recommend him.

Member Interests

Cards - Love playing poker. Hope to someday be in the World Poker Tour
Gambling - See above :>
Bowling - I bowl in a league. average around 145. highest game a 191
Camping - Have a 38ft RV on a permenant site near Saratoga NY.Spend a lot of my summer
American Sign Language - I have studied and worked in the deaf community. My skills are very rusty

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Hospital Reviews

(Albany, NY) - St. Peters Hospital

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by SueKr on 3/12/06 7:16 pm

Mary J - I am in Kathleen's support group with you and need to know asap the website and local distributor for Stallone puddings. You know the one Mary talks about at the meeting. I have to go away Tues 3/14 so hope you can find the resource for me. If you can call it would be a great help. Thank you so much for all you have done to give me hope. Sue Krempa Schenectady

Comment by Alice W. on 1/25/05 4:16 am

Hello Mary J~~~~WELCOME to the lighter side of life. Sit back, adjust your seatbelt and breathe deeply. This will be the journey of a lifetime. What a special gift you have given yourself. A brand new healthier and happier lifestyle awaits you!! Wishing you all the very best and may all your dreams come true!! --

Comment by nydiana on 1/24/05 8:34 pm

My husband, Jonathan and I went to see Mary J today. She is still in the hospital one week after her bypass surgery. She had some problems with blood clots in her stomach. This resulted in a couple of staples popping. Dr Singh had to do more surgery to fix the problem. She is still in ICU but as soon as they have a bed for her on the sixth floor she will move out of ICU. Her spirits are good. She would love to have some company. Mary tells me she expects to be out by Thursday. She hopes to stop down to the St Peter’s support group Tuesday night. She especially appreciated the well wishes from the group and all those who sent then via the Internet. Diana L

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Mary J's Blog

Living your dreams

As a teenager many many years ago, I went roller skating with friends. I remember being teased and called names due to my obesity. I vividly remember it being a most humiliating experience. Needless to say that ended my roller skating dream.

As I was losing my weight I started researching classes and no one in my area offered them for adults. Well, here in Florida they do! My friend told me about it and had just gone herself. Well guess what folks I am doing it!!! I am finally roller skating.

I started the classes and then do open skating even forked out the cash and ordered a pair of skates! I LOVE IT! It is so exhilarating and we go 3 times a week and those times are ONLY for adults so it is a total blast.

Now for the icing on the cake...Tuesday after skating a woman and her husband I took a class with were chatting to me. The woman asked if I was an athlete as I had such a tight athletic body! Well LMAO!!!!

I was near tears when I left and am no longer the fat girl to be ridiculed, I am feeling on top of the world and also getting to live a dream I never believed I would. Not to mention the great exercise I am getting.

Ohhh my Christmas came early for me this year. Imagine how the comment of one person can make such a difference in us. But living the dream well that is just priceless.

Happy Holidays and HUGS
MJ

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