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Elba M.
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Post Op - BMI: 71.9
Surgery Type: RNY
Member ID: M1050066719
Surgeon: Albert Duncan

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I have been doing fad diets and have given up on nutritionists. I don't go to the doctor unless I have asthma or bronchitis. I use to have hypertension. I am tired of people saying what a gorgeous face if only she wasn't so heavy. My daughter's young friends talk about me and she gets depressed even though she doesn't tell me so. I get tired of people looking at me in a morbid way. I have HIP insurance and don't know if they will pay for it since I am not on any regular doctor weight loss regimen. I only see my doctor whenever I get sick with upper respiratory infections which occur at least twice a year.



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Member Interests:
  • Books & Literature - love them

  • Computers & Internet - Just love them

  • Museums & Art Galleries - just love visiting them in New York

  • Theater - go all the time

  • Meeting People - meet all the time, all people are interesting

  • Parenting - Love being a single mom

  • Dancing - love it

  • Housework - hate it

  • Cruises - haven't gone on one yet, but am going for my surgery anniversary


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    Surgeon Info:
    Surgeon: Albert Duncan
    Dr. Duncan is the nicest, most sensitive doctor that I have had so far. He is very sensitive to my needs. YOu can ask him anything and he doesn't push you off to see the next patient. He takes his time. He gives you trust. He is quite thorough in what is asked of him, he is quite knowledgeable, even though I did alot of research before seeing him. I have researched this procedure for over two years and after meeting him for the first time, I was convinced to go ahead and do this procedure. My surgery went so good. Dr. Duncan and hios surgical staff werde fantastic. I was given the royal treatment before, during and after surgery. I even felt even better after the surgical staff said so many good things about him and how he operated on their family members, friends and even some staff members. I would recommend him highly.
    Insurer Info:
    HIP, HIP/HMO
    I feel that they were very cooperative and I was very surprised to get an approval in two weeks. Go for it.