Testimonial
I spent most of my childhood, adolescent and adult years as an obese person. The teasing, the prejudice and down right cruelty was a hurt all too familiar for those of us who have been down this road.

As my self esteem decreased, my health problems increased. At 53, I found myself morbidly obese, diabetic, hypertensive, arthritic, having a high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome and severe depression, bordering on suicide. My nurse practitioner, Mary Danhauer, in Owensboro, KY not only listened sympathetically, but she offered me hope--she told me about Dr. Husted's practice in Nashville and the successes of several of his patients right here in my area. I called the office before I ever left Mary's parking lot to schedule my appointment.

While the thought of surgery did not really appeal to my husband, Lynn, he went with me to the seminar and then to my consult with Dr. Anderson. These two men became the most important people in my life for the next several months. Dr. Anderson performed my miracle surgery June 25. My dear Lynn is totally supportive, only leaving my side while I was in surgery and in ICU. I had a minor setback July 3 and Jamie returned my phone call in less than 2 minutes. After an almost record breaking drive into Nashville, Jennifer and Dr. Anderson were waiting for me. I have never known such kind and professional people! My care on 8 Kidd was wonderful and my visits with Wanda were so appreciated.

Now, it's 8 months later--I am 82 pounds lighter. I am aiming for an additional 25-30 pound loss before having a tummy tuck. I am no longer diabetic, hypertensive, take only Tylenol for my arthritis and have a normal cholesterol. My depression is controlled with minimal medication. In fact, I have gone from taking 18 prescriptions before surgery to the present 3 prescriptions! I have a new life, not just the old one back--I have joy, I have hope, I have LIFE worth living.
Thanks to God Almighty, all at Cumberland Center, Mary Danhauer and my wonderful husband. It just keeps getting better.