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Old 08-06-2008, 07:02 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Just got my approval this morning!

Can't think of any group of folks who understands more what getting approved feels like ....

Life is good ....
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August 6 - Finally approved!!!! Doing the happy dance
Nov. 11th - Date of Surgery!!!!
Jan. 8th - Down 35 lbs.
Feb. 10th - 3 months - down 48 lbs.
March 23rd - 4 1/2 months - down 63 lbs.
April 25th - Down 70 lbs.
June 11th - 7 month anniversary ...down 76 lbs.
July 23rd - A little slow going now ...down 80 lbs.
Sept - down approx. 85 lbs.

This ole gal is hangin in there ..still would like to lose another 30..

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Old 08-06-2008, 07:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Congrats! In looking at your timeline, it's been a long time coming. Can't wait until I can say that!
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Old 08-06-2008, 07:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Whoooo Hooooo!!! Congratulations I am doing the Happy Dance for you!
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Old 08-06-2008, 07:18 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Congrats on getting approval. We all totally can relate to that warm fuzzy feeling you are having right now.
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Old 08-06-2008, 10:25 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Yay for you!
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Old 08-06-2008, 11:39 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Smile yeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaa

Fab news !!!!!

well done , shows u NEVER give up eh

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first fill 24.11.08 =6.5cc

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10ml band filled to 8.5 ml ....

I love my band ! 7 stone 3 pounds gone thats 104pounds
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Old 08-06-2008, 11:44 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Fantastic! Congratulations! Looks like you've worked long and hard for it. Way to go!
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Old 08-06-2008, 01:16 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Whens the date? Congratulations

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Old 08-06-2008, 01:25 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Yay!! Congrats!
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Old 08-06-2008, 02:52 PM   #10 (permalink)
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How sweet it is. It took me hours to calm down. Im so happy for you!
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