Dianne Hamilton:
CLASS OF 1966
Karns High SchoolClass of 1966
Knoxville, TN
Dianne's Story
All through my school years I was the "fat" girl. It did not change as I became an adult - eventually I had to make some tough decisions - I had many co-morbid health issues including the fact that I had already had 2 strokes. I had become so "fat" that I named myself - Thelma, Louise and me. I learned early on if I laughed at myself then others would not mock me - although I was sad and hurting inside. My family loved me - even my husband - but I did not love myself. I made the decision to have gastric by-pass - which is a major decision and should NOT be taken lightly. On February 3, 2006, I had my surgery. I had complications and was in the hospital and nursing home for 3 months. But God had a plan f...Expand for more
or me - I am now 4 years past my surgery - he knew I was going to be a grandma (better known as MiMi), and that my husband's health was going to decline and that I would need to care for him.
As I began to lose weight I would say goodbye to Thelma, then Louise and now it's just me. It's still a daily battle but I never want to be FAT any more. I saw one of my sisters a week ago and I had not seen her in four years and she did not know me - it is cool to be small - I never was able to buy my clothes in the store - I always had to make my clothes - and it is sure scarey to go into the Junior Department and buy clothing - I still feel fat and I guess I always will - that is something that stays with you for ever.
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