bridgetgirl

So far I have raised $200 dollars from sponsors! Yippee! I still have 2 weeks left to "bug" people ! hehe Thats a perk in the medical field...when ya need something, its your turn to bug a rep!!!!

Noooooo you dont have to fundraise, they suggest it, but its not mandatory! I have found that the people that are supportive of my surgery are more than happy to contribute! (and good buddies too, you know who you are )

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

bridgetgirl

The event is 2 weeks away, dust off your sneakers! So far these is who has said they are interested. Let me know if things have changed!
Team Thinnertimes ....
Claire, Andi, Tonya, Dara, Melanie, Cyndi, Crystal, and Marisa! Get at me guys, think of a meeting spot that we can all go to and then follow each other over there or a spot to meet at De Anza cove. Talk to you soon!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

bridgetgirl

Okay now it is less than 1 week away, are any of you guys still in?

I am going to make a sign, 'cause they have protesters there FROM NAAFA... my sign says " I TRIED TO ACCEPT MY OBESITY, BUT MY COMORBIDITIES WOULDNT LET ME!"

What do you think of those apples guys?

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Dara

Bridg:

I know that Melanie and I are still in--we've already paid our registration. So, we'll be there!

I think your sign idea is great. We're seriously contemplating signs of our own. If I make one, I think it will have a "before" and "after" picture with "WLS saved my life" on it--something like that.

I'm excited about the walk. I think it will be great fun! But we definitely need to talk about details. We want to meet you Saturday morning so we can all walk together.

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Dara
Open RNY 4/27/04 Dr. Callery
10-15 lbs. above goal weight and okay with it

bridgetgirl

Are you guys going to support group on Thursday? Maybe we can come up with a plan then...

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Dara

Bridg:

We're going on Thursday. We can make definite plans then!

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Dara
Open RNY 4/27/04 Dr. Callery
10-15 lbs. above goal weight and okay with it

melanie hirschorn

dara and i will be at the meeting thursday. we'll decide where to meet saturday. i went onto the naffa site. i could not believe it.
melanie

bridgetgirl

NAAFA is evil ..... this girl sent me an email about it, the group.... she had no idea that they even existed, but she gave me a great idea to use on my sign... so far I have 2 things I am putting on my sign;
1. I tried to accept my obesity, but my comorbidities wouldnt let me

2. I was always picked on for being fat, and it looks like nothings changed... Im being picked on for NOT wanting to be fat anymore!

or something like that... or how about FREE FROM THE OPPRESSION OF OBESITY ... I like that one too... NAAFA, bring em on we're ready for em sister!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

bridgetgirl

Hey I just wanted to let you guys know the walk was great, nothing to intense. Ya just went at your pace. I hope next year we can get a big group of us together. Callery kids in attendace, Valerie, Dara, Melanie, Crystal, Cyndie and myself. Did I miss anyone, hope not. There was a raffle which was alot of fun, gave away bikes and some amazing scales, along with many other prizes. NAAFA didnt show up which was not expected... I for one had a great time, hope to see y'all next year!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Dara

For those of you interested in participating in the Walk from Obesity 2005, it will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2005. Registration is at 7:00 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:00 a.m. at DeAnza Cove. Melanie, Melanie's husband and I will be walking this year.

As I remember, the course is 3.3 miles, all on level ground. It is a fundraiser organized by the ASBS Foundation to raise awareness of morbid obesity and bariatric surgery. The registration is $25.00 per person, which includes an event T-shirt. There were lots of prizes given away at a raffle last year.

A little background...In 1997, members of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, the largest society for bariatric surgery in the world, formed the ASBS Foundation; a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising public and professional awareness about severe obesity and bariatric surgery through education and obesity research and to support physician and allied health research and public health projects.

I felt it was a very worthwhile event last year and I'm looking forward to this year's walk. If you want to participate, the link for information and to register is below:

http://www.walkfromobesity.com/sandiego/index.php

I will also start a new thread with this post.

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Dara
Open RNY 4/27/04 Dr. Callery
10-15 lbs. above goal weight and okay with it