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Have WLS

Category: Health   
17 People
 in progress, 
26 People
 achieved this

Get a surgery date

Category: Health   
94 People
 in progress, 
117 People
 achieved this

Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.

Category: Emotional Wellbeing   
379 People
 in progress, 
95 People
 achieved this

Cross my legs

Category: Emotional Wellbeing   
233 People
 in progress, 
117 People
 achieved this

shop anywhere for clothes

Category: Other   
31 People
 in progress, 
8 People
 achieved this
Surgeon Testimonial

Andrew Averbach, M.D.
I really liked him...professional and able to answer all of my questions. He also was very interested in answering my questions and making sure I asked everything that was on my mind. I've only had one visit with him thus far, so I have nothing negative to say at this point. Aftercare was emphasized, as was individual commitment to the program afterwards. Results vary by patient, and I know this as I've seen different success rates from friends who have undergone surgery. There is a structured aftercare program built around the support group. The risks of surgery were discussed at the seminar, so I didn't have but a few questions. Despite the very straight to the point personality, I managed to make him smile--so he was able to show his human side, and that's always good. Surgical competence is of utmost importance to me, however good bedside manner is also great.
Member Interests
  • Family & Friends - I have beautiful, fiesty almost 4 yo daughter; I love my family and friends...
  • Billiards & Pool - I LOVE shootin pool...
  • Computer Games - I'm addicted to POGO.com...you can find me there as AMMRN125
  • Music - I love to sing...and listen to all types of music
  • Outdoor - Boating, crabbing, fishing, camping, picnics, playin in the park with my grrl
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender - My partner & I have been together for over 8 years.
  • Tattoo - I have 8...and counting...
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - I was diagnosed at age 16...went through 2 ys of Fertility Treatments
  • RN - I've been an RN for >10 ys...I work full-time for now.
  • WLS in your 30's - I'm 33...wishing I had gone through all of this in my twenties

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Amanda K. on 1/6/08 7:21 pm
    Michelle - Just wanted to send a well wish to you on your surgery day. You are about to have a 2nd chance. Keep a chin up and it is ALL worth it!! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and may you have a swift recovery! Amanda
  • Comment by judyanne on 1/5/08 2:17 pm
    Monday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~JudyAnne~
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