Diana M.
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
In case anyone is interested - There are these free courses you can take on coursera.org.
This one seems interesting - Priciples of Obesity Economics.
It starts in October and is an online course. A few ...
Diana M. lost 3 lbs since Sep 19 13 years, 7 months ago
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
How quickly things change - I was reflecting this weekend, and thinking back over the past year.
This time last year, I started getting sick. We learned that I had asthma and I contracted pneumonia, and ...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
NSVs - So, I woke up this morning with a fever. At first, I was all irritable, and then it struck me.....I haven't had a fever in a long time. Despite 4 bouts of pneumonia and multiple...
Diana M. lost 1 lb since Sep 18 13 years, 7 months ago
Diana M. lost 1 lb since Sep 13 13 years, 7 months ago
Diana M. lost 4 lbs since Aug 24 13 years, 7 months ago
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
NSV's - So, today was my birthday, and overall, it was a bit of a depressing day.
My husband is on duty, so he missed it, and my loving children...they forgot.
I did have a couple...
Diana M. lost 2 lbs since Aug 14 13 years, 8 months ago
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
Progress - I can't figure out how to post it here, but there's a progress pic on my profile.
It's funny, everyone else could see the changes, but I couldn't until I did a side by side........
Diana M. uploaded a photo 13 years, 8 months ago
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
NSV - I had some bloodwork done this morning, including my A1C....because that's what diabetics do. And it turns out, according to my doctor, I "no longer have diabetes". I have been d...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
NSV - I did it! - So, my husband is a firefighter and super fit, and he's been amazingly suportive through all of this. When I needed to stop smoking, he quit using tobacco, so I wouldn't have to ...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 8 months ago
I'm a believer!! - So, here's the thing. I don't like mint and chocolate together, never have. York peppermint, Thin Mints....all totally lost on me.
And then today, I tried the Mint Cookie s...
Diana M. lost 3 lbs since Aug 12 13 years, 8 months ago
Diana M. lost 1 lb since Aug 05 13 years, 8 months ago
Diana M. lost 17 lbs since Jul 23 13 years, 9 months ago
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
So it isn't official.... - because our scale here at home is crappy...but if it is to be believed, I've lost 27 pounds since the start of my pre-op diet on 7/2.
Diana M. lost 5 lbs since Jun 13 13 years, 9 months ago
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Frustrating - So, surgery was on the 12th, and I had a really rough first night and day after...spent most of it throwing up blood and being ignored by the nurses. Got to come home a day late,...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Home gain...let the losing begin! - Thursday was my day.....and surgery went well. The doctor said that it went beautifully, in fact.
Recovery wa snot so easy. I had terrible nausea, and a horrible nursing st...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
This time tomorrow..... - At this time tomorrow, I'll have already had my silly juice, and the doctor will be forming my new tummy to help me form my new future.
I'm a little scared, but more excited. ...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
The things I'm looking forward to - Surgery for me is next week, so I'm still a pre-op. I'm finding that there are more and more things I'm looking forward to.
I have the staple goals, like better health and lon...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
OT: Just a funny, if you need a laugh - So, I decided to go meet my husband at work so we could watch fireworks together.....went out to the car, folded myself into it (I have a tiny car, ony of my NSV's will be fitting...
Diana M. posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Recipe question - Im on my third day of pre-op liquid diet and a little bored, lol. My diet for both pre-op and the full liquid post op allows yogurt, so I thought I would try something a little d...