Our Bariatric Surgical Support teamDeborah Bird RN, CBN - Bariatric Coordinator
As the Bariatric Coordinator I've been able to combine my passions for nursing and weight loss surgery into the perfect job - helping you discover the new person inside of you! Kim Hanrahan - Office Coordinator
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A 'boiled egg diet' at the age of 12 was the first in a life long series of 'This one will work for me' diets. Over the years, I tried every diet and exercise combination imaginable, but only managed to 'diet' my way to 283 pounds. I knew I wanted to lose the weight and I knew I was really trying, but nothing ever worked for very long. I was miserable, I felt as if I was losing control of my life, something had to be done! In August of 2001, I knew I only had one more option to become healthy again - I had weight loss surgery. Over the next 18 months, I lost 135 lbs and dropped from a size 24/26 to a size 8/10. Now, almost 8 years later I am a totally transformed person. I enjoy dancing, bike riding, kayaking and scuba diving, all things I would never have dared to try before. I finally feel like the woman on the outside, matches the one that had always been there on the inside.
Kim Hanrahan is the front office coordinator and has worked for Dr. Levine for 14 years. She performs many duties in the office and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of our patient's care. Her experience and cheerful manner allows her to offer the best possible service to our patients.