Username: THERESAMARIE
Location: Stevensville, MD, USA
Member Since: 5/8/2008
BMI: 56.7
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (05/23/08)
Surgeon: Andrew Averbach, M.D.

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Goals

Lose 100 Lbs by October 31, 2008

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Spend quality time with all my grandchildren

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Make new friends that support my new lifestyle

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Attend Church on a Regular Basis

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Achieve my Goal Weight by May 23, 2008

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Surgeon Testimonial

Andrew Averbach, M.D.
I met Dr. Averbach at one of his seminars at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore and I immediately thought he was the one. I then scheduled a consultation in his office a few days later. His office staff was wonderful and very helpful and organized. His office has a very structured pre and post surgery program to include nutritional guidelines, psychiatric evaluation and support group attendance recommendations. After meeting with him, I felt more at ease about risks and and anticipated complications. I am confident he has the surgcial competence to perform this surgery on me.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - Currently reading THE GOOD EARTH
Travel - Love to travel- plan to do more in the future
Movies - Love a good romance movie- my favorte is Bridges of Madison County
Karaoke - I love Karaoke, I have not done it in awhile,plan to pick it after surgery
Grandchildren - I have 4 beautiful grandchildren and love them all dearly

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Kathy T. on 5/23/08 9:09 am

Congrats on becoming a loser today Terri. I know you'll do just great!! I wish you a speedy recovery, and look forward to hearing about all of your successes.

Comment by Cira S. on 5/23/08 5:22 am

Terri, The day has finally arrived!!! You are a Loser! Wishing you all the best in your new journey to being healthy and a speedy recovery. Hugs,

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THERESAMARIE's Blog

Countdown to Surgery Day 9

Hi

Well it is May 14th time is passing quickly.

I am ready to get it over with at this time. Today I have to go get a chest xray the last of my pre op physcal. Still need to get more organized for surgery. Prescription for the blood clot medication needs to be filled. The nurse Cathy said that the rx could cost 1,000 dollars I am so glad I have rx coverage. I feel for people that don't. I

the OH site, especially the message boards, I have met so many kind and caring people.

The support and guidance you get from everyone is wonderful. Now that I have been utilizing it I don't know how I would have gotten through it. My family is not

supportive because they really do not understand how big this really is. So thank god for all the OH people.

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Comment by justthebeginning on May 14, 2008 at 05:24am

Theresa: I'm as anxious as you are and feel the same way about our OH family. Other (non-fat) people don't understand what we are going through or what a tough decision this was to make. Let's get together after and take MO's offer to go to support meetings with her, okay? ~ Lisa Z.

Comment by negra266 on May 14, 2008 at 01:42pm

Theresa,

I am so glad that you have foud us. I definitely needed support and my OH family help me through a lot. I am here for you. Just 9 more days and you will be on the loser's bench celebrating your new life!
hugs,
Cira