Page 13 - Summa Health Vitality Fall 2017

“ I wouldn’t go
Margo Haren is
what shedoing
About five years ago,
Margo Haren went to the
doctor for knee pain. She
was close to 300 pounds
at this time. The doctor told
her she would need two
knee replacements and
two hip replacements if she
didn’t lose weight.
She knew she was trapped by her
weight; it was affecting all areas Bariatric Care Center and after
of her life. She couldn’t fasten
a seatbelt on a plane. Her knees
were so bad it hurt to walk. She
didn’t have the stamina to do
a proper spring cleaning.
And, she had to give up her
passion— teaching vacation bible
school— because she could not
stand for long periods of time.
“The extra weight changes your
entire life,” said Haren.
to any place
”but Summa.
– Margo Haren, Weight Loss
Surgery Patient
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She finally made the decision to
contact a bariatric surgeon. She
didn’t have a lot of confidence
in the surgery, but thought she
would at least go to one or two
appointments. Several friends had
bariatric surgery over the years
at different locations. After some
research she made a decision.
She went to Summa Health
her appointment received a sheet
of paper that showed all of her
follow-up appointments had
been scheduled, including with a
nutritionist, psychologist and more. she’d be in a rocking chair at her
This list convinced her to move
forward. She saw that Summa
had it down to clockwork and
considered many areas of your
health, including mental.
“I realized this was not a cosmetic
surgery, but something to look into
for health reasons, to change to a
healthy lifestyle.”
A number of team members
supported Margo along the way,
and she remembers a number of
them by name, due to the impact
they had on her.
One of the highlight’s for Haren
was a hospital visit from Debbie
Pasini, BSN, RN, CBN, an Inpatient
Case Manager of the Bariatric
Care Center.
“Here I am in the hospital, not
feeling well after surgery, and
Debbie shows up with her smile.
She shares information with me
slowly so I can understand what
she’s saying. It was very helpful.”
To date, she has lost 90 pounds
and is back to doing what she
loves. Haren used to be concerned
age. Instead, after surgery she’s
enjoying life. And back to what she
enjoys most… teaching.
“I’m very grateful for the care I
received.”
Visit summahealth.org/margo
to watch Margo’s story.
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