"Hi , My name is Patti Thompson. I am a 44 years young female, and I am morbidly obese!
I decided to do something aboutit.
I met Dr. Ewing for a consultation on October 27, 2004. The nurse took my height & weight measurements. Then my sister-in-law,Nancy, went in to meet the Doctor.
I have to say I was very impressed with Dr. Ewing- He presented himself with under-standing and compassion- Never made me feel uncomfortable about my weight. We Discussed the BMI(Body Mass Index) ,past diets that I had tried, my activity level, history of obesity in my family and reveiwed my medical history.
Dr. Ewing answered all our questions about the surgery, pro's and cons were made very clear to me..
Everything now went to Karen, his surgical coordinator. We set up December 17, 2004 for the surgery date at Hackensack University Medical Center, NJ...Pending approval from my Ins. Co.
Yes- the risks for surgery were discussed..I was informed that there was a mortality risk.
I also knew my life was in danger if I did not have the surgery!..I was ready for the surgery
I had my surgery on 12-17-04 & was released on 12-20-04. I have officially joined "The Losing Side"..Thank You Dr. Ewing!!
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"The nurses are EXCELLENT!!! My night nurse was Heidi & my day nurse was Georgia( Like the state..as she will tell you!!) You two and the rest of the staff are EXCELLENT..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMPASSION AND CARE!!"
