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THE PIECES THEY TOOK
Diane loves to watch Maine Cabin Masters, cooking shows and Alaskan wildlife documentaries. She prefers cats over dogs but loves all animals.
Family is most important to her with her husband, 4 children of her own, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews whom she spends as much time with as possible.
When asked what she misses about life pre-surgery, Diane said
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“I miss driving my self around to shop or my non stop health and recovery appointments. It’s very humbling to have to depend on others when, in fact, I’d rather be out helping others. “
![Diane shows where skin was removed for a grafting procedure](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f9b554ac18465bf7b7d562/8200ebb7-6834-425f-a1c1-b2dcf270fb14/914A3872.jpg)
Diane shows where skin was removed for a grafting procedure
![This skin would be transplanted to her eye socket once it was removed to close the wound](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f9b554ac18465bf7b7d562/d32bf344-65d1-46ff-bfa2-eda3d60d73a2/914A3843.jpg)
This skin would be transplanted to her eye socket once it was removed to close the wound
![Due to complications Diane underwent more skin removal procedures than expected](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f9b554ac18465bf7b7d562/65967bce-e039-4e32-87ed-34a496011530/914A3849.jpg)
Due to complications Diane underwent more skin removal procedures than expected
![Diane says the scars will not deter her from wearing her favorite dresses](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f9b554ac18465bf7b7d562/0711201a-304b-427e-bba3-aabdd50b4d1f/914A3847.jpg)
Diane says the scars will not deter her from wearing her favorite dresses