"Just" Paul

I thought about this really hard before getting banded, and the band was the only way I'd have done any WLS. That's not to say in the future they may come up with something else, but from what is out there now...no. I guess I'd hope to have gained good habits from my band that I could consciously try to maintain after removal. I dunno. Hope I do not have to cross that bridge.

Been 12 days post op, and cna't be anything but thrilled. I feel great. I did kick myself about having it before Turkey day, but I wa the only one awake after dinner! Yea Band!

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Awesome, margo, simply awesome! Big Paul Banded November 17th, 2005 369/334/189 35 down, 145 to go! Come see us at www.starshipfarragut.com

My wife calls me the jack of all trades, master of none. I remodel my home. I love interior design, and was a carpenter in a former life, so I get into it pretty deeply. Also, been getting into the world of filmmaking. Check out www.starshipfarragut.com I am one of the producers, actor, and scriptwriter. I am also coordinating the sound, music and special effects. It started on a sort of a lark, but we now have a professional composer and a professional CGI team from LA on the job, and it looks pretty good. Currently we are doing post-work on a trailer for the series, but will be filming my script for the first episode in the spring. I hope to be in a bit better shape by then! Big Paul 369-189 17 down, 163 to go.

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Vines... I thought I watched too much sci-fi..! Big Paul

Sorry Vines, Skylab fell years ago. The International Space Station, well, that's another story! Big Paul

Hey, you've done incredible in such a short time! Give yourself a chance to get used to the new you. Sometimes it is hard to accept change in yourself. Recently, I shaved off my gotee and moustache. Had them for the last 10 years. I cannot stop reaching my hand up to "comb" my moustache out of my mouth, even though there isn't one. On top of that, I don't like my chin anymore, and am shocked each time I look in the mirror. eventually, I will get used to looking like this, and won't think my chin is terrible, and quit combing my phamtom moustache. I'll get used to the new look. So will you. Keep up your great positive attitude, you are on the road to success! Big Paul

All my best! It will go well! Big Paul

All my best to you both!. Looking forward to joining you in 10 days! Big Paul

Teresa, I think I'm in your neck of the woods...Springfield, VA! Big (Neighbor) Paul

I'm a 31, and the description is half right. Funny thing is, they are all about half right. Like horoscopes and fortune Cookies, if you keep the statement generic enough, it can fit anyone. Personally, I'm not a Dr. Phil fan. He publically ridiculed the diet companies, saying you don't need diet products to lose weight, then he went out and developed a line of diet products himself. Hypocrite. Big (but not a big fan o'Phil) Paul

I dream in movies. Complete with a soundtrack, titles, special effects etc. I can actually remember a dream where tnhe end titles were all me... Written by Paul Directed by Paul Based on a story by Paul Starring Paul as Paul... You get the idea. My favorites are when I dream in Film Noir, and narrate everything to myself. I can recall around a dozen times I have had such dreams. Sci-fi, drama mystery etc. Color and Black-n-white. Big (somewhat demented) Paul Visit us at www.starshipfarragut.com

November 17th with Dr. Pinnar in VA! Big Paul

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