Vim&Vigour

The Pug puppy photograph on my signature "Pugsy" was killed four hours ago by a hit and run car.
I was with him when it happened. Pugsy pulled on his lead, tugged a bit more and broke loose, dashed straight into the road onto an oncoming car. He was killed virtually instantly within 2 feet from me. I scooped him up but knew he had seconds left and thankfully for him he was out within 40 seconds of being hit. His neck must have been broken. He did not even have the time to recognise me so I believe he did not suffer. The driver did not stop, nor did I even pay any attention to the car.

This Pug was a 25 year-wedding anniversary present to ourselves and a celebration of my surgery - he was born 5 days after my RNY. He was also a symbol of "life goes on" after my Mother's death in June last year.

Our darling Pugsy was only 8 months and 3 days old but through his personality gave us more in his short life than many a companion in a lifetime. My husband and I are distraught and I cannot tell you how our children (aged 19, 21 and 24) feel. Thankfully we still have our 5 year old chocolate Labrador and 3 year old Jack Russell and 12 year old cat.

Gwen and Sheree met him too!

Sorry guys - you feel like family and finding TT to turn to in moments of distress is a great comfort. I am very fortunate indeed to have an amazing virtual family.

Vim

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oysters are an acquired taste...

Noonie

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LAP RNY 30-07-2008 IN BELGIUM BY DR DILLEMANS
HALF WAY THERE YEE-HAA
ONEDERLAND 17-12-08

HIGHEST/PRE-OP/CURRENT/GOAL
268.5/265/184lbs/160lbs
19 2.5/18.13/13.2/11 6 Stone & lbs
46.1/45.5/31.6/27.5 BMI

FutureFitGirly

Vim I am so sorry. Pets are apart of our families and its horrible when they leave us. (((Hugshugshugs))) Cant imagine how you're feeling...

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Highest/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal

438/402/230/199

Surgery 10-7-08!!
Megan

**First century Goal hit 12-9-08
**Two-Ter-Ville Hit on 2-10-09

First goal - 240lbs- Goal Met 7-29-09

Double Century Club - 8-8-09

trish29

I have no words for you. I only know how much I love my pug Hudson so I can't imagine the pain you are feeling.

If there is ANYTHING I can do for you, please let me know.

This is horrible and I am crying. I want to go home to my doggies RIGHT now. I hope you and your familiy will be okay.

I'm sorry if I'm not saying the right things....I can imagine dealing with such a tragedy.

Please take care of yourself....

-Trish

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10/20/08 - SURGERY
DOS - 250
Day 7 - 244
Day 16 - 236
Day 30 - 227
Day 47 - 218
Day 65 - 210
Day 90 - 203
Day 99 - 198 1/27/09


High/DOS/Current/Goal
266/250/160/?

Month 1: 23 lbs lost (227)
Month 2: 12 lbs lost (215)
Month 3: 12 lbs lost (203)
Month 4: 9 lbs lost (194)
Month 5: 7 lbs lost (187)
Month 6: 6 lbs lost (181)
Month 7: 5 lbs lost (176)
Month 8: 8 lbs lost (168)
Month 9: 2 lbs lost (166)
Month 10: 4 lbs lost (162)
Month 11: 2 lbs lost (160)

Omaha Jim

Vim -
I am truly distressed to hear about this. You know Sandy and my thoughts and prayers are with you right now. I know how difficult this is. I wish I could be there right now personally to give you a hug. Love to You!
Your friend
Jim

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Best Regards

Jim

447.3/424/230
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Highest/Was/Is/Will Be
Lap RNY 11/19/2007

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Century Club 08 Feb 2008
2terville 12 Apr 2008
05/19/2008 - 6 Month Surgiversary - 153 Pounds Gone.
Double Century Club - 10/9/2008
11/19/2008 1 Year Surgiversary - 203 Pounds Gone

JKaren

That is terrible.....poor little Pugsy! I can tell he was very loved and I am so sorry for your whole families loss.

It's good he went quickly and didn't suffer long.

Please take care!

Karen

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Karen

303/176/150
start/current/goal

LAP RNY 4/14/08
100 lbs lost! 11/20/08

scale whore #13

Vicci

Im so sorry for your loss, its just awfull.

Vicci xxx

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Surgery Date 04.08.08 if your English

Highest - 312lbs/22st 4lbs
Surgery - 302lbs/21st 8lbs
Current - 222lbs/15st 12lbs
Goal - 147lbs/10st 7lbs

My mini goals so far

Xmas 08 - 242lbs/17st 4lbs REACHED

Valentines Day - 228lbs/16st 4lbs REACHED

April 6th (party) - 200lbs/ 14st 4lbs

KarenInKali

Vim, hugs and prayers to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Karen

No longer Obese or Overweight - I'm Normal!
104 pounds gone forever!
Lap RNY 05/12/08
Official Scale Whore #8
ONEderland! 10/19/08
CENTURY Club 04/12/09

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sherry7

Oh Vim, I am so sorry for your loss. I nearly lost my cat a couple of weeks ago, but thankfully abdominal surgery saved his life.

I am glad your Pugsy didn't suffer for long.

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Sherry

Counting down to May 25, 2010...baby boy or baby girl? Such an awesome 2nd surgiversary present!

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Lap RNY -05/29/08

274 orientation/253 day of surgery/151 current/149 goal
Total pounds gone forever - 122

Vim&Vigour

Thank you so much Noonie, Megan, Trish (and your photo), Jim, Karen, Vicci, Karen inK and Sherry. Your words mean so much and all your good thoughts and prayers are very strengthening. Surprising how much it hurts and how good it feels to have support from friends.
You are a special bunch!
Vim

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