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Goals

weigh less than my husband

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226 People
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97 People
 achieved this

Eat slowly and chew well

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Reach Onederland

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126 People
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57 People
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Lose 1 - 2 lb's a week pre surgery.

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Drink 64 oz water everday

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Surgeon Testimonial

Anita P. Courcoulas M.D.
Dr Courcoulas was very professional and very nice. She treated me with respect and took time to talk with me before and after surgery.
Member Interests
  • Computers & Internet - I love tinkering around on the computer. I built this one.
  • Animal Rescue - I have 2 adopted rescue dogs and its been a wonderful experience.
  • Fish - Currently I have two running fish tanks. One guppy and one for blood parrots.
  • Cats - Yeah I own a few cats too. What can I say..I'm Dr Doolittle!
  • Dogs - I'm the owner of 3 dogs.
  • Walking - I love to walk and I'm hoping to add other exercise to my routine soon.
  • Music - Music is my life. It's always playing somewhere in my house.
  • Beadwork - Started making beaded crafts a few years ago. I love it

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by EileenWalton on 11/4/08 3:57 pm
    Good Luck Diane. You will do great. I look forward to following your journey with you.
  • Comment by kimmiep621 on 11/4/08 2:07 pm
    good luck tomorrow, i know you will do great, can't wait to see you on the looser's bench
  • Comment by Lesley G. on 11/4/08 7:56 am
    Diane, best wishes for your surgery! You have worked very hard to get to this point, and you must be very happy! You'll be on the Loser's Bench before you know it. Sending you lots of good thoughts for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery!
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Hi!  My name is Diane.  I came into this world fat (a 10lb 14oz baby) and I've remained that way all my life.   I'm 46 years old.  I have 3 wonderful children.

I've come to the decision for the surgery because my dad died young (56) and I want to make sure I dont follow that path.  I want to live to see my children grow.
DianeMarie's Blog
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Ending 2008
on December 30, 2008 8:38 am
Well I've come a long way this year.  I thought the surgery would never happen and it has.   So many things have changed.  I am now 210 lbs.  10lbs away from ONEDERLAND!  I'm still working on learning how to eat.  I still eat too fast and then the food gets stuck and comes back up.  Sometimes I get frustrated and then I realise I've been eating this way for 46 years and it's going to take some time to break those eating fast habits.

I feel more healthy.  I dont feel so self conscience about my appearance.  I'm enjoying watching the changes to my face and body.

I can't wait to see what happens in 2009!
Smileycons!
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First Fill
on December 19, 2008 4:22 pm
Today I had my first fill.  I was nervous.  Wasnt sure what to expect.  When I went in I had to answer questions about my eating.  He explained I had the small band and it holds 4cc's of fluid.  He told me he was going to put in 1cc.  I was disapointed and he explained how we had to do this slowly.  He numbed me and then found my port.  There was strange sensations as the air was pushing against the needle.  It didnt hurt.  After he put in the fill he had me sip my water.  I didnt have any problems.

I went back to work and had a protien shake.  I didnt have time to take a lunch since I was gone so long.  I drank it too fast and for the first time I actually felt like I might dump from drinking.  I kept taking deep breaths and the feeling passed after a half hour.

I went out to the craft store right after work.  I was slightly hungry but nervous about how dinner would be for me once I got home.

I came home and had dinner.  I was unable to eat as much as I had before the fill.  I had to stop after only a few bites and wait.  After 15 minutes I was able to eat the rest of my dinner.  I ate very slowly and probably had 3 ounces of food.   A couple of hours after dinner I had a yogurt.  That I had no problem eating.

It's nice to have the restriction again.   I'm not hungry.  Not thinking about food constantly and I actually feel full.

I will go back in 4 weeks and he will decide if I need another fill.
Smileycons!
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6 weeks out
on December 16, 2008 10:13 am

Tomorrow I will be 6 weeks post surgery.   I am scheduled for my first fill on Friday.   I'm excited about this.  I've been feeling hungry latey and I feel I hardly have any restriction at all.   I haven't gained any weight but I havent lost any either.   I'm holding steady at 215.

Part of me is very frustrated and depressed about it.   I am trying to look for the positives I'm having to keep myself on track and not let this stall get to me.  So here goes.

People constantly tell me I'm melting away and that my clothes just HANG on me.

I used to be a 24 pants and now I wear a baggy 16.  The next size for me will be a 14 and that is no longer considered a plus size.

I used to wear a 2X top and now I can fit into a large.

I have less pain.

I am starting to feel attractive again.

I don't fill a seat when I sit in it.

Ok, I feel better now...

Smileycons!



 

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My first post-surgery Thanksgiving and dump
on November 29, 2008 4:47 pm
Smileycons!

My life has changed in so many ways.  How I look at food and how I see myself.  My first Thanksgiving was fun up until the moment I had my first dump!  I left the table when I felt full and my kids called me back to the table.  I ate 2 more bites and that did it.  For me it was a traumatic experience.  I do NOT like to throw up and I'll do just about anything to avoid it.  There was no avoiding this!

It happend again the next day after dinner.  I find myself fearing food a little.  I just keep telling myself this is normal.

We went to a party tonight and my fear was there.  I ate carefully and slowly.  People watched me and commented how little I had on my plate.  I felt like I was under a microscope.

I didn't care what anyone said.  I ate what I needed to eat to feel satisfied and I paid attention to my burping and knew that was my que to stop.

I didnt dump!  It's weird.  I never did worry about what people thought when I ate.  I sure do think about it alot now when I'm putting less into my mouth.
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Two weeks Post-OP
on November 20, 2008 1:13 pm
Smileycons!
OK I have to say I haven't regreted this once since I've made the decision to have the surgery.

Two weeks out and I've lost 20lbs and there is a huge difference already in how I look & feel.

The only problem I am having is the transition to puree'd food.  I only had it once yesterday and it made me sick to my stomache and it went straight through me.  Think I'll go slow with this transition and drink mostly the liquid.
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My Story

I would like to thank all the wonderful people that responded to this newbie yesterday.  I truly feel welcomed.  It's great meeting people that are in the same boat as me and not having to hide what I look like or hide my feelings.

I really feel as if the whole process has started today.  Starting today and the next 7 days I have to wear an electronic armband to monitor my activity for the test group.  I couldnt wait to put it on last night and after I did this morning I already find it annoying!  It's a reminder of my fat arm as it pinches the skin.....snort! 

I hope to learn from everyone going through this experience with me and then later help those at the beginning stages when I'm further along and they are starting out.

I am going to enjoy each day as I come closer to my goal of being healthy!

Diane

PS... Just incase you haven't figured it out yet.. I REALLY like PINK...snicker!