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It's a Tool

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In dentistry it is not PC to say "dental tools". They are not "tools", they are "instruments".

So, I like the sound of "weightloss instrument" better :D

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Okay that just tickled me and I can't stop cracking up now. "Remember your band is just an instrument and you have to work your instrument"

"Have to work your instrument" Hmmm, I think my mind is in the gutter today....

"Have to work your instrument" Hmmm, I think my mind is in the gutter today....

LMAO I agree, call it anything as long as you are working it and it is getting the job done. LOL

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I'm not banded yet, but the term "tool" does bug me a little...I think I"m gonna refer to my band as my accomplice. Always in need of a good Partner in Crimein The War Against Weight!B)

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Love it. "War against Weight" Isn't THAT the truth!!!!

I'm not banded yet, but the term "tool" does bug me a little...I think I"m gonna refer to my band as my accomplice. Always in need of a good Partner in Crimein The War Against Weight!B)

I love my choker it feels so wonderful when its filled and swollen and nothing can get through the apparatus for over a week except tomato soup. I like choker it sums it up pretty much.:rolleyes:

Not on the list, but I think I'm gonna go with...DOOHICKEY!!!

And yes, my DOOHICKEY was installed.

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LOL, good one

I love my choker it feels so wonderful when its filled and swollen and nothing can get through the apparatus for over a week except tomato soup. I like choker it sums it up pretty much.:rolleyes:

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