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Goals

Achieve my high school weight of 199

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achieve my ideal goal weight of 126 lbs.

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lose weight and get healthy

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Surgeon Testimonial

Mark Vierra, M.D.
My very first impression of Dr. Vierra was that he is a very realistic doctor. He wants you to follow his instruction and only expects the best after you doing so. My second impression took place during my first appointment and it was then that I realized what an awesome physician he really is! He really cares about his patients and wants the best for them and he gives credit for applied effort. The office staff was wonderful. At the time I went in, they were swamped with patients, it was quite obvious, but they didn't let it show in their approach to customer service.
Member Interests
  • Quilting - I made my first quilt 7 yrs. ago as therapy after my grandmother's death.
  • Parenting - I have a 21 month old son.
  • Scrapbooks - I love scrapbooking impt. times of my life--including my weight loss.
  • Christianity - Christian, non-denominational
  • Cake Decorating - Amateur cake decorator for social events
  • Navy - My husband has been in the Navy for 4 years.
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Diagnosed in 2000, but miraculously had a child after a drastic weight loss.
  • Married - I have been married for 3 years in October.
  • WLS in your 20's - I am 24 years old.
  • BMI over 50 - My current BMI is 52.7.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by huskerfan85 on 10/14/07 10:32 am
    Laurien, I am saving a seat on the losers bench for you!! When in your life did you think being called a loser would bring such happiness to your life?? I know you will do well on this new journey! Gayle
  • Comment by coolrayswife on 10/14/07 8:41 am
    Laurien, Congrats on your new beginning tomorrow. I will pray for you a quick and speedy recovered. Just remember to take it one day at a time. You'll be fine. God Bless You & Me.
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I Want to Leave a Legacy
Leaving the past at the cross and looking to the Lord for the future


Way too log
on March 24, 2011 5:16 pm
I know it has been way too long since I've been on here... Has it really been almost four years since surgery?!?  So much has happened. I have to admit that things have been great.   My weight is usually the last thing I think about everyday instead of the first and only.  The only complication I face is reactive hypoglycemia and major dumping...I've passed out a time or two to say the least... That will teach me to be aware of what I eat.  My son is almost 5!!! I can't believe it, and now we're considering when we'll have another.  I went from wearing a size 28 on my wedding day to a 8-10 everyday.  I get to chase my son and run with him while he bikes down the street.  It's amazing!!! Despite the bumps in the beginning this has been amazing. Would I do it again???  How about 100 times over!!! :-)
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