Username: Estherjane
Location: Ontario, CA, USA
Member Since: 8/1/2006
BMI: 39.2
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (05/07/07)
Surgeon: Douglas M. Krahn

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Back to dark hair, I look more like myself. Uploaded on 10/1/08 4:51 pm	This is our Miracle Baby who had a tumor removed from his brain Uploaded on 10/1/08 4:51 pm
My Daughter and Son Uploaded on 7/7/08 4:38 pm	My Son and I at a wedding! Uploaded on 7/7/08 4:26 pm
158 Pounds and now with Blonde Hair Uploaded on 7/5/08 3:21 pm	Uploaded on 6/21/08 9:47 pm

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Goals

My goal is to be under 200 pounds.

Category: Health

13 People

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Surgeon Testimonial

Douglas M. Krahn
Dr. Krahn is a handsome, warm and loving person, who understands what we obese people go through. He put my mind at ease the minute I met him. Dr. Krahn did my revision surgery on May 7th and I went into surgery very calm because I had all the confidence in the world in this wonderful doctor. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs someone who is honest, kind and a Perfectionist and really cares about his patients. Thank you Dr. Krahn!

Member Interests

Computers & Internet - I work at a High School and my job is generating data.
Family & Friends - This is my #1 Priority
Poetry - I write poetry and hope to publish a book someday.
Adoption - My son adopted a beautiful little girl who has me wrapped around her finger.
Board Games & Puzzles - Doing puzzles and board games relaxes me.
Grandchildren - All my grandchildren are my loves!
Cosmetics - I love make-up and making my face look pretty.
Hair Stylist - I love doing hair because good hair makes you look so pretty.

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Hospital Reviews

(Riverside, CA) - Parkview Hospital and Medical Center

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Estherjane on 8/14/06 9:33 am

I finally got an appointment with Dr. Krahn tomorrow, Tuesday - August 15. Pray that I will get a surgery date soon.

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Hi everyone,

I am a 59 years old mother of 4 and grandmother of 9 ( almost 10), married to my sweetheart for 36 years and 10 days after my WLS I will be 60. Being thin has always been my dream come true and Monday, May 7th will be the beginning of a new life for me.

These last few days have been very stressful for me. I go from scared, to excited to sad to crying and back to excited. I have a strong religious background and know that my Heavenly Father loves me and will be in that operating room with me during surgery so I am safe in his care.

I had my surgery 4 weeks ago today and wow, I worried for nothing. I feel wonderful and losing weight and only had a problem with scar tissue during surgery but all went well and my recovery has been easy. I want to thank all of you who helped me so much with questions that I had during this entire process. I would do it again, that's for sure.

Love and hugs,
Esther

Esther's Blog

I'M HEALTHY
on January 10, 2008 8:21 am

I went on the BMI and I am Healthy. I now weigh 175 pounds and have lost from my highest weight (372) 197 pounds. Since my surgery date I have lost 104.5 pounds. Wow, I never thought this would happen to me. I am now in a size 12 pants and that is my dream come true.

All my life I have been known as the "BIG GIRL", being 5 ft. 11 in. and always close to 300 so for the first time in my life, I feel thin.

This is the greatest thing I have ever done for myself and I would do it over again.

Thank you all for your support and encouragement.

Love,
Esther

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Photo Shoot
on October 23, 2007 11:06 am

I am so excited. Last Saturday, Oct. 20th I went to Dr. Krahn's office for a photo shoot and a video shoot. At my last visit, he asked me if I would be willing to do it and I was so touched that he chose me as one of his patients to do the video shoot for his website.

It was quite impressive. They had makeup artists doing makeup and they had food and drinks for us while we waited for our turn to do the photo and video shoot. I was nervous but I think I got my point across and told my story. Wow, this is all a dream come true. I love Dr. Krahn and wish everyone could have him for a doctor, he is incredible.

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ONEDERLAND!
on October 9, 2007 10:52 am

October 9, 2007

I weighed in today and finally I am 199. I was 199 last week and it went back to 200 but then this morning I weighed again at 199. Wow, I haven't been 199 for over 40 years. I am so excited and know that I will feel even better after another 20 pounds.

The love and support of all my OH friends has been incredible and I love you all.

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50 Pounds Gone
on July 10, 2007 12:33 pm

I finally got the nerve to weigh in today, July 8, 2007 and WOW....I have lost 50 pounds already. I was so excited and looking forward to losing the other 50. People are starting to notice the weight loss too and that make it all worth it.

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WOW....WLS IS THE GREATEST!
on June 4, 2007 2:42 pm

Finally people are starting to notice that I have lost weight. What a great feeling that is. I babysat my two adorable grandsons this weekend and they didn't tire me out because I am already carrying less weight. I have a lot more energy.

No new clothes yet. I am waiting for a drastic weight loss and then I am going to go and buy something tighter to show the weight loss.

This is the best thing I have ever done and I hope anyone who struggles with losing weight and keeping it off will consider having WLS.

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My Story

Well I did it. May 7th, 2007 was the beginning of a new life for me. I had a rather long surgery which ended up being 6 1/2 hours because of all the scar tissue cleanup but the doctor said everything went well and the surgery was a success. It has been three weeks since my WLS and I am finally getting my strength back and I am back to work now. I get tired in the evening but for the most part I have a lot of energy. I am losing weight in leaps and bounds and look forward to a thin healtier life.

I definately would do it again and again and again.

Hugs to you all,

Esther

July 8, 2007

I spent the last 2 weeks with my wonderful family in Las Vegas and spent every single day swimming at least 3 hours. When I weighed this morning, I had lost 50 pounds total and I was so excited. Ten of the pounds were from our Las Vegas Trip and all the exercise I got by swimming. I have to start walking more to get the rest off. We had a family picture taken while in Vegas and I put in in my photo album and also a picture of my 9 grandchildren. Take a look!

September 4, 2007

I was getting discouraged and then I weighed in at work today and I am at 208 which means that I will be going to Onederland soon. I can't wait. I am so glad I had the surgery and I feel wonderful. With the support of everyone on OH, I am making it through all the ups and downs. Over 70 pounds is gone.

October 10, 2007

I weighed in here at School in the Nurse's office and posted it on OH and I am in ONEDERLAND. I haven't been 199 for over 40 years and I am thrilled. I would like to lose about 25 more pounds. I feel wonderful and can walk faster and I have no back pain. I am off all my pain meds and I don't think I will ever need another back shot.

I am have some burning on the breasts when I bend over like tissue tearing. I spoke with one woman that said that is exactly wheat if is. The heaviness of the skin pulls on the tissue. Other then that I feel great. My total weight loss is 80.5 pounds. I am working hard this week to lose enough weight to be safely under 200. I don't want to ever see 200 again.