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Leah

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First Name	Leah
Last Name	Mendieta
Sex	Female
Age	34
Date of Birth	July 11, 1977
Current Location	Downey, CA
Hometown	Simi Valley, CA
My Relation to TBI	Patient
Tell us about your experience with/connection to TBI I am a brain aneurysm survivor. I found out i had an 18mm basilar aneurysm on May 2nd 2007. I have two surgeries to correct this problem. I have 18 coils in my head. I suffer from constant daily headaches, vision problems, and some right side weakness. I have a terrific Dr. and am grateful for that. I feel I have a very low support system though as far as friends and family go. I would like to have some more support from others with the same or similar problems.
Quick Bio I am 31 years old. Right now I am a homemaker but have intentions of returning to school to pursue pharmacy techology. I have brown hair, green eyes. I am outgoing, smart, and kind. I love to laugh! I love the show Dexter!!! I'd love to meet some interesting people!!!
Who Can View My Profile	Public

Work/Education

Highest Level of Education	High School Diploma
Academic Experience College is not in option here so I couldn't choose it. I have attended community college and tech school. I have actually attened school to become a surgical technician. However I have now decided that career is too stressful and would like to return to school for pharmacy tech.
Work Experience Surgical tech. Blue Cross as an Underwriting Asst.

Favorites

Favorite Movie(s) Old school from the 80's Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, then I love We Own The Night, Mystic River, Forrest Gump....etc. Television....Dexter, Two and a Half Men, The Big Ban Theory, Ugly Betty
Favorite Music All kinds really! 80's, 90's soft rock, hard rock, rap, hip hop, r & b, metal.. you name it.
Favorite Food(s) Right now I am trying to be healthy because I want a healthy heart because my brain is screwed up... but I love Mexican food. I love smart water, salad, most every veggie except peas, corn. Bell peppers are my favorites.
Favorite Book(s) i love the Dexter series. I love inspirational stories.

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TBI Data

Who Has TBI?	Myself
Date Trauma Occured	May 2, 2007
Trauma Details Brain Aneurysm. 18mm Bsilar Artery. Two surgeries with 18 coils.
Current Symptoms Severe headaches, vision problems, weakness on my right side.
Current Treatments Pain meds, seizure meds, angiograms.
Insured? Yes. Kaiser.
My Doctor The greatest Doctor ever!!! Dr. David Levy!!! He is kind and smart and will spend time with you and maike sure you understand. He will not just brush you aside to get you in/out of office.