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Yoga once a week

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some form of aerobic exercise 5-6 times a week

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Resistance/ Weight Training 2-3 times a week

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to get out of my 200's

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Surgeon Testimonial

Paul Benn, M.D.
He seemed friendly with good sense of humor; he laughed easily and wasn't afraid of questions even the hard questions. I felt even better about him when he allowed me to meet with him a second time to ask more questions. He encouraged my questions and seemed generally pleased that I had done more research.

His office staff is very friendly and open--answering all questions and inquires quickly. They are very good about their follow up as well--I don't feel as if I have been "left hanging". The practice has a structured aftercare program--prior to surgery you attend a pre-op surgery class. When the office sends you this pre-op package in the mail it has all your follow up appointments listed as well as material that will be gone over in the class.

With regard to risks of surgery--Dr. Benn answered them with honesty and without hesitation.

I believe him to be a good surgeon or else I would not allow him to operate on me. He doesn't shake hands but that is okay--I hope that is his way of taking care of his hands. In my lifetime I have been on the receiving end of some pretty bone shattering handshakes. Let's put it this way--I don't want anyone giving him a bone shattering handshake on the eve of my surgery.
Member Interests
  • Museums & Art Galleries - My husband and I travel-when we are in a new city we like to visit the museums
  • Musical Performance - Musicals are fun--I have seen several.
  • Theater - I love live performances
  • Writing - I enjoy writing and poetry--I also like to write poetry.
  • Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - I have knitted a sweater, potholders and a scarf--I am learning socks now.
  • Beadwork - I recently learned the brick and peyote stitch.
  • Jewely Making - I love to make earrings and other jewelry--I want to take a class in PMC.
  • LPN - I graduated--worked--retired
  • BMI over 50 - I have a high BMI so of course that is an interest for me.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Jane A. on 5/15/06 5:23 pm
    Congratulations! Hope you are doing well. We're thinking about you and hoping you will be feeling fine soon. Jane
  • Comment by Wonderlight on 5/15/06 1:09 pm
    Hey Mary! Well, it's 3 p.m. and I think you should be through your surgery. I hope it all went well and that recovery is going fine. You'll be losing with all the rest of us. Can't wait until you're well and traveling - we'll have to get together in Duluth some time! My thoughts and prayers are with you for a good and quick recovery! Audrey
  • Comment by Corrine M. on 5/15/06 7:06 am
    Mary, Just back from Arizona(didn't make it to Yuma - next time). What a beautiful state. The time has finally come and I know that the future will hold much success for you. With your husband you have such great support and support is such a big part of losing success. Wear that big ole "L" proudly as you join the rest of us losers!!
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