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Andrew Averbach, M.D.
I first met him at the orientation for the surgery and he seemed okay. I later met him for my first consultation and he was very open and constantly asked me if I had any questions. Made me feel like he would be there even for the dumb questions.
The office staff have been wonderful. They always have a smile on there face and my first time there this one cute old lady that works there stoped me and asked me about myself and what kind of surgery I wanted. She was so sweet.
Well I was treated like a princess. The only problem I have is when they were transporting me from recovery to my room the ran me into the walls, the elevator doors and then the doors of my room. Okay I know you may hit one thing but come one when the patients starts crying from you hurting them. Chill out. My mom remembers the nurses I dont and they should be lucky that I dont. Other then that the food was good and the doctors were cool.
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  • Computers & Internet - Of corse I like to be on the puter and meet new people.
  • Family & Friends - I love spending time with my family and friends. Even if they get on my nerves.
  • Recreation - I like to do many things, Fish, bowling, shoot pool, swimming. I hope to do more
  • Pets - I love all animals. I have 2 dogs and one cat for now anyway.
  • Poetry - I love some poetry. I have publised one poem.
  • Writing - I have been woring on a book, I dont know when it will be finished but I will.
  • Meeting People - I like to meet new people. Learn new cultures and experience different things.
  • Dancing - Before my weight gain that is all I loved to do was dance.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by sophlady1 on 8/1/08 10:57 am
    Hey Dawn, I hope all is well....You are in my prayer. Kim
  • Comment by Pammied on 7/27/08 6:59 pm
    I hope you have a blessed day tomorrow. It is a new start to a new life. Congratulations!
  • Comment by THERESAMARIE on 7/27/08 5:16 am
    Hope all goes well with your surgery.
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Just me. Thats all I can be. I am laid back and down to earth. I am new on this site so I hope to meet new and exciting people. I hope to meet friends I can hold near and dear that will be able to help me and will allow me to help them..
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Hey guys
on August 15, 2008 2:45 pm
I went in for my post op appointment on the 12th. I have lost 14 pounds already. I was amazed on how fast the weight is comming off. Now for the soreness I still have a little more then I thought I would be by now, but hey everything else checks out okay so a little longer with the ouches wont be no big thing. I am ridding my excirsize bike 20 minutes at a time now. I can really feel it working me. I dont have it on easy I have it set so I can go up and down hills. He gave me the go ahead to go swimming so this weekend my nieces and I are hitting the pool. Cant wait. Really the first thing I have done all summer.

Now for some really good protien diets please email me I have some wonderful stuff I have been eating that is easy on my stomach and great in my mouth. I would love to share and trade some reciepes...
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Okay Im not dead...:0)
on August 1, 2008 5:29 pm
You know I was not as scared as I thought I would be going into surgery. I was actually having fun with all the different people comming in and out of my room. I was laughing a joking around. Dr. Averbach did give me a litte scare for a second when he had a senior moment in the pre-op room. I just told not to do that in the or. We all laughed. He did a wonderful job. I am in alot of pain, maybe more then most seem to say because I still cant stand up straight. I had a small scare today because the outter thigh went numb and I started to get pains in it. Of course Dr. Averbach sent me to the hospital for testing. All went well. Something about muscle tension and my siatic. Simple tylenol and a heating pad will make it all better.
I just wanted to say thank you to all of my OH friends for there love a support. I dont think I would of had as much courage as I did if it wasnt for you all and God of corse.
I will keep you posted.
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FREAKED OUT
on July 27, 2008 6:26 pm
Well I wont be sleeping tonight. I cant believe tomorrow is the day. Where did the time go. I mean dont get me wrong I am excited as all get out to start living my life again. I am just scared of everything that comes with surgery. I know everyone that has been through it already and the ones who are comming up on there dates know what I am talking about. I just want to thank everyone for there support and I will get back to you guy as soon as I can with a wonderful update.
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Two Days left.
on July 25, 2008 7:58 pm
Well to tell the truth with just two days left I am feeling nervous but very excited to be able to eat again. Anyone who has done the liquid diet knows what I am saying. I did cheat a little. I stuck my finger in the peanut butter jar twice. OOPS I also took a taste of mayo. I know of all the dumb things right. You see I wasnt missing big things it was the little like pb and mayo. I would have paid for a slice of buttered toast. My mom eats toast everyday and she has been killing me. It is funny though I cooked her dinner. Fried chicken/brocoli/and fried taters with onions. I didnt want it at all. I just wanted a piece of bread. Thats all. I guess everyone has those little things they just wish they could have. Other then that I have been doing good. I probably wont be back on here till I come home from the hospital and maybe even a few days after that. I want everyone to know I have you in my prayers.
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Liquid diet
on July 21, 2008 5:18 pm
Well it has been a whole stinken week of no food. I knew it wasnt going to be easy but sheesh. I never thought it would be this hard. I sit and drull over my moms food and sometimes the dogs food. I never realized how good there food smelled till this week....
I know lord help me. I have been praying that I dont mess up and to be honest I have wanted to cheat. I walk through the kitchen and think to myself just a piece of bread wont hurt it will be out just as fast as I put it in. Then I think how messed up it would be to have to have another 2 weeks of liquid because I had to put off the surgery because I messed up. I cant do it. I have baby food for when I come home. Plus my chicken breasts and veggies and stuff. That baby food looks so good. For thoughs of you that didnt have to do the liqiud diet I am envieous of you. ( I hope I spelled that right).
Well till next time Eat well and eat some for me.
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My Story

I have always been a big girl. I stayed around 220 maybe 230. It was in the 2005 I was hit by a drunk driver. Well I thought I was okay till one day the pain in my back was so bad that I couldnt stand up. I went through years of physical therypy and seeing specialist. They finally told me I had a bulged disk in my lower lumbar. I then realized that I couldn't walk from the pain. I stayed in bed and in tears for 3 to 6 months. Even with the physical therapy I could stand or walk more then a block. I went from 250 to 430. Over the corse of 3 yrs. I am now diabetic, high blood preasure, cholesterhol, sleep apnea, perrifial nerapathy. I think I spelled that right....lol
Along with the basics acid reflux and alergies nothing new with those. Any way I was sitting in my house one day and seen that it was a beautiful day out. I couldnt even walk around the block. I wanted to more then anything else. 
The next doctors appointment I asked my doctor what she thought of bariatric surgery. She thought it would be a really good thing for me. Thats when I started my search and research on different programs and doctors. Really to be honest it all came down to who my insurance would pay to do the procedure. 
Now I am with St. Agnes Hospital with Dr. Averbach. I have done my six month diet and lost 30 pounds. I have gotten to the point where my family can stop in McDonalds and eat, but I dont. I have worked hard, I can walk almost 7 blocks now. I can stand longer and do more.

 


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