Name: Lolas Alot Thinner
Username: lleach
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
Member Since: 9/1/2004
BMI: 24.2
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (05/18/05)
Surgeon: Douglas M. Krahn

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Goals

loose 20 pounds!!!

Category: Health

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in progress,

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Surgeon Testimonial

Douglas M. Krahn
My first impression of Doctor Krahn was that he was warm, gentle and kind to overweight people. I felt like he was speaking from experience and had a true repect and understanding of the problem. I found his office staff to be just as exceptional as he is. They were there with a smile, a warm greeting and made you feel like belonged, like as if you were at home. The office is the first office I have ever been into that accomidates over weight people. The chairs are oversized so you can sit in them easly without your sides sticking out.There is large soft couches so you can sit with ease. I just started with Dr.Krahn but so far my journey has been a positive note. I have not found anything that I could list as a dislike, other than the office and hospital is very far away. It took me over an hour to get to the facility. I know he really wants you to be invloved before and after in programs. I think that is best. He did describe the risks invloved with me and asked if I felt I could deal with them.

Member Interests

Books & Literature - i love a good book!
Travel - Paris is by far the best place, but wanna experience Hawaii, scantly clad!
Parenting - I am a mother of an incrediable little boy. The best gift in life.
Walking - I enjoy the tredmill and the great outdoors.
Movies - Somehting about Mary is the best! I try to go as much as possible
Music - If it sounds good you can find it playing in my car
Scrapbooks - Lots and lots pf pages done, but need to pick it up and keep going
Amusement Parks - Disneyland pass, and trust me we use it!! My one year old loves it.
Jewely Making - I used to make jewlery all the time, but since have let it lapse.
Motor Home and RV Travel - Nothing like a weekend at the beach or up the coast.

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Hospital Reviews

(San Bernardino, CA) - St. Bernardine Medical Center

Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by piperkc on 5/22/05 3:31 pm

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Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We let fears stand in the way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes. We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout with the others, when we should keep our mouths shut. Why? After all, we do only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. JUST DO IT." ~ Nike advertising campaign "I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself." ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown "Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn 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 Corpus Christi 291lbs BMI 45.60 -234lbs 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

Comment by cajungirl on 5/17/05 7:28 pm

Laura, may God be with you and guide your surgeon's hands as you begin your journey to good health. Sending prayers up for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Dana

Comment by teri S. on 5/16/05 6:46 am

Your time to shine is almost here. Before you know it you will be up and about enjoying your new life. Teri

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lleach's Blog

New Start
on May 22, 2007 7:46 am

I was 2 years out on last Friday... Today I vow to start all over again. I have gained a few pounds back and im not okay with it all. Ive stopped working out and increased my carbs, the exact opposite of what I need to do to loose my last 20 stubborn pounds and to maintain loss. So Yesterday, I started working out. I ate all the protein I could get my hands on. Today, I packed my protein filled lunch, drank a protein shake for Bkft, and I am on track. I keep trying to remeber the words of DR K, If it doesnt give you any nutrional benefit, dont eat it. So I am on a serious war path. I will not be on cruise control just grazing and eating what I feel like because im thinking im thin and I cant gain. I can gain, I will gain, and now I will beat this gain.

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