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Goals

Build my confidence and willpower

22 People
 in progress, 
5 People
 achieved this

be at 150

10 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

Get my BMI under 30!

13 People
 in progress, 
7 People
 achieved this

stop letting food control my life!!

19 People
 in progress, 
4 People
 achieved this

Be firm in my own beliefs and not what my family thinks I should be

2 People
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Kevan E. Mann
Dr. Chastanet is very nice and kind. I met him at the orientation class. He was very clear about the risks and benefits involved in this surgery. You can also tell that he really does care about his patients. I met the \"team\" as well. The psychiatrist, nutritionist, as well as the case manager (aka bariatric nurse). They are all very kind as well. I think they all work very hard to make sure that every patient succeeds. I will have to say that the way the discussed the aftercare...it sounds amazing and I'm very impressed.rnrnDr. Mann was a wonderful surgeon, I couldn't have asked for a nicer person to place my life in his hands. Him and Dr. Chastanet did the surgery together but for the most part I deal with just Dr. Mann. My first impression is the same as the one I still hold, his bedside manner is unbelievably wonderful and he is one of the kindest people I have ever met. He is also very helpful with all of my problems whenever anything comes up all I have to do is ask him and he answers even my most ridiculous questions.
Member Interests
  • Needlework, Knitting & Crocheting - Cross-stitching
  • Parenting - I have two girls ages 4 and 2
  • Scrapbooks - Hey, gotta have a cool way of putting together pics of my girlies!
  • Philosophy - Taking my first philosophy class in college and LOVING it
  • Astrology - I'm still learning but one can only do so much with so little time
  • Tattoo - I am soooo addicted, I have 2 now, but the next 3 are already planned
  • Pagan - My path, the Gods and Goddesses walk with me every day
  • Navy - Proud Navy wife
  • Herb Gardens - I want one soooo bad, as soon as we get a house I get one YAY!!!
  • Antique - My hubby and I want to get a couple old muscle cars to rebuild.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Cira S. on 11/23/06 2:55 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery! Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
  • Comment by Donna S. on 11/20/06 12:59 pm
    Hey Raven -- Thinking of you today as you begin your journey. :) Have a wonderful day, and let us know how you're feeling when you can. Best wishes, Donna b.
  • Comment by Moonblush on 11/18/06 4:26 pm
    Raven, Sugery buddy, we've almost made it. One more day! I'll be thinking about you and praying that all will go well. I'm glad you are doing practical household things to take your mind off of Monday! That's good! All will go well, and you will be on the losers bench in no time! Blessings, Denise
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Raven's Journey
Raven's Journey


Date for Orientation class
on September 21, 2005 7:45 am
9/21/05
I was sitting around yesterday just waiting for the Bariatric clinic to call me back. (I'm sooo bad with waiting and it had already been a week...) Around 1 the phone rings and it's the clinic! I am so proud of myself that I didn't jump around. I was so worried that I'd be waiting forever for the call back or at least my orientation class. But guess what??? It's Oct. 6! Talk about moving fast. I have to do 6 months of weight loss classes (Ins. requirement) but I have up to the next 2 years before my surgery to get them done. I'm going to start right away. The reason for this is...a) I want to get them done so I can get everything else started sooner...and b) I also found out that they are trying to get more doctors in there to reduce the wait time and get caught up. So there's no time like the present to get started. I'm so excited I was starting to get upset but I'm feeling better now that I know something and have at least one date for something, LOL. I'll update again after the class.
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