Dionne B.
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Dionne B. 22 years, 2 months ago
2/10/04 It's been one year, five months, and fourteen days since surgery. I have released only 150 pounds. I want to release about 40 more then I'll be at goal. I got a little discouraged when I checked by BMI and still fell under the morbid obese area, but I must not let that get me down. I have come so far in my journey. I would be happy where I am but I need to be able to see a difference in the size of my hips. Other people can see the difference but I can see it with the eyes. I know there is a difference because I have gone down 14 clothing sizes but I want to look in the mirror and see it. Nevertheless I AM BLESSED!!!!!!!!
Rainbowbunch 23 years, 6 months ago
Dionne: Congratulations on your surgery. I hope you are in the best of health after your surgery. As fellow Amos members would say" you are now a loser". I know it feels wonderful to finally be through all of it. I would love to talk with you so that I can see how you are doing. If you are up to it please feel free to call me at work at ext 3324. I will be working nights 7pm-7a.m starting Tuesday so you can call me at work. Once again, my blessings toward you, on such a wonderful new beginning. Hope to talk to you soon. Dionne, please contact me, I really need someone to help me get through this. Rhonda
Rainbowbunch 23 years, 7 months ago
Dear Dionne: First of all, I am so happy to have found you. I have read your post several times over, contemplating whether I should write you. Well, as you can see I have taken the plunge. I happen to come upon your post here and realize that you work at SIUE. I almost couldn't contain myself. I also work at SIUE and am trying to get the WLS approved. Please help me. I have not a clue on how to fill out the diet history information or how to go about getting the process started. I really need guidance. I really want to get this right the first time so please be my angel. I would love to have someone who lives in the area and who has had to deal with HealthLink to be an angel to me. I just need someone that can empathize with me because they too have gone down that path. Please feel free to call me at Ext 3324 (police department) between the hours of 7pm-7am. I am currently working nights. My e-mail address is [email protected] I will be attending the seminar at New Start on August 21, 02. I look forward to hearing from you. Looking forward to meeting with you. Rhonda D
A J. 23 years, 8 months ago
Dionne, I just wanted to send my warmest wishes to you regarding your upcoming surgery! I want you to know that I have you and your surgeon and family in my prayers BIG TIME! I am very happy for you and I cant wait till you are living life fully, feeling satisfied and joyful all of the time! I wish you the very, very BEST! My surgery is coming up on Sept. 26th, I would love it if you could add me to your prayers too! God Bless...
jackie_h1 23 years, 8 months ago
Hello from Michigan!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be a BIG LOSER!! Hugs and Blessing from a WLS sister~
Ron E. 23 years, 8 months ago
Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side.
Cathy W. 23 years, 8 months ago
I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery, I'll bet you are doing a happy dance accompanied by some "NERVES", but don't worry be happy!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon. Cathy Whitmer
piperkc 23 years, 8 months ago
Hi Dionne "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris It's never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Eliot May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada Post-op 432 BMI 67.7 -47lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5
Stephanie D. 23 years, 8 months ago
Congratulations Dionne!! Best of luck to you. I will be having surgery with Dr. Eagon in St. Louis Mo. That makes us neighbors on this web site. I have my surgery on August 22. I'll be praying you have a complication free surgery.
