Anesthesiologist Finds Hope & Healing

At 59, local anesthesiologist Jay Weller is not ready to retire, but back surgeries and a hip replacement have kept him from the work that he loves while he heals.

While he takes a break from his work, he is focused on healing and strengthening his mind and body. He received physical therapy at the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center (the Center), and rehabilitation at Menorah Park. He is now a health maintenance client at the Center.

“I’ve been going to physical therapy for the last year and half. I did the prescribed exercises, used the pool regularly. My endurance, flexibility and strength have improved quite a bit. I feel like I can take better care of myself than I did prior to my surgery. Getting in shape with physical conditioning has helped me get through it. I am more confident now because of the rehab and therapy.”

“No one works harder than Jay. He has really committed himself to a healthy and fit lifestyle despite having multiple major surgeries,” stated Andrew Eaton, Physical Therapist, DPT, OCS.

As if that is not enough, Jay is a member of the Wednesday Walking Club with other Center clients at the beautiful Acacia MetroParks nearby.

He said of the Menorah Park rehab department and the Center, “I wish I had come before I had surgery. It would have changed my life. The whole team effort, the expertise and the professionalism have helped me get better. I tell others about my experience absolutely all the time; there is no better place to rehab and maintain yourself after surgery.”

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