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As many of you know FunnyDuddies will be having apron removal surgery on July 7th. We have decided to take this opportunity to have some fun at her expense.

Below are pictures of Funny prior to her surgery. At the time of surgery, the surgeon will weigh and record how much skin and tissue is removed. We are going to give you all a chance to guess how many pounds that will be! The person who guesses the correct number of pounds that will be removed from Funny's tummy will win a sweet prize from Mexico, purchased by Funny herself! Also, Funny will be posting after pictures when she gets home from Mexico.

Attention!! Please read the latest update from Funny before continuing. She has been informed that she won't be able to have the apron surgery done as she had hoped. I will hang onto the numbers though, and we will try to figure out how to continue this game.

I plan to keep this anonymous, so if you wish to play, PM me with the number you choose. I will keep track of the numbers chosen, and place an X by any numbers which are no longer available. You may choose from any of the numbers below. The winner may decide whether he or she wants their name announced. Good luck to all who participate, and best wishes to Funny for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

1.0_____1.5_____2.0_____2.5_____3.0_____3.5_____4.0_____4.5_____

5.0_____5.5__X__6.0__X__6.5__X__7.0__X__7.5__X__8.0_____8.5__X__

9.0__X__9.5_____10_____10.5_____11_____11.5__X__12__X__12.5__X__

13_____13.5__X__14__X__14.5_____15__X__15.5_____16__X__16.5__X__

17__X__17.5___X__18__X__18.5_____19__X__19.5__X__20_____20.5__X__

21__X__21.5_____22__X__22.5__X__23_____23.5_____24__X__24.5_____

25__X__25.5_____26_____26.5_____27__X__27.5_____28_____28.5_____

29_____29.5_____30_____30.5_____31_____31.5_____32_____32.5_____

33_____33.5_____34_____34.5_____35_____35.5__X__36_____36.5_____

37_____37.5_____38_____38.5_____39_____39.5_____40_____40.5_____

My guess 1s 15.5 lbs. That's looks about the same as my apron so this will be interesting!

ROFL!!! Funny........hang on to that sense of humor girl!!! ah so the FUPA stays a bit longer.......not to worry -- better alive and healthy and smiling --sure beats the other option.........yeah for smart doctors!!!

yeah...all of this really has me totally in love with these doctors and staff, as dissapointed as I am. It just is amazing that they would even take the time to get another doctor involved to make sure that this is right. I appreciate that more than they can imagine. Yay Dr. Cardenas!!!

I know deep down you are disappointed to not be having the apron surgery - but Divine Intervention indeed is very much in existence....how sad and broken-hearted your family would be if something happened to you on that surgery table! I will keep you in my prayers for the lapband surgery on the 10th....hugs!

Dear Amy... I too share the pain of the apron. Honestly I have found that even sitting at the computer for 15 mins results in horrific pain. I think this apron is cutting off circulation but X-rays and CT scans show there's also a problem with the nerve endings in the lower back. That is why I have such pain in the groin area and down the quadricep muscle. I wanted to have banding or even RNY but made the choice to care for my Father while he was battling lung cancer. We lost him in September and I haven't had the strength to fight for my own health since. He was a Marine and now with my Mom gone too it's just really sad. I haven't gained any weight but I am really hurting. To top things off my husband just lost his job through no fault of his own after an auto accident. He's a volunteer firefighter and the love of my life. We'll make it through this, but right now I can't schedule a surgery I can't pay for. I also think I really need this apron cut off to help the pain. How can one exercise when she can't move? I don't know who to talk to... hoping you might be able to discuss this with me. I look just about like those pictures above. I am a little confused about your situation... I think your doctors were going to go ahead with the surgery before the band but have decided not to, right? I too believe in Divine Intervention. My prayers will be with you. Thanks so much,

Suzukimom

Congrats on the 10th. My surgery is the 10th with Dr. Sanchez. You have been so helpful to me with alot of questions I had so if I can be of any help please let me know.

Love ya and your in my thoughts and prayers,

Sherri

Hugs to you Amy.:hug: Your kids are so lucky to have such a wonderful mommy that can take on any situation that comes her way. I love your attitude and your spunk!! This is bittersweet, I know. The Lord does answer prayers and this is His way of shutting one door and opening another one. Your eyes are open to see it. YEAH.....your going to have your band soon!!! :clap2: Good for you. :fish: Keep your chin up and don't hold back any tears.....it will do you some good.

Hey, maybe we could vote on how much you will weight after you get home? Just out of curiosity, did the docs ever speculate as to how much they thought they would be taking off for your apron surgery? I'm very intrigued by the whole thing. I have a feeling I will need a tummy tuck myself someday. :eek:

There was a doc here that estimated I would have approx 16 pounds to remove. But that included some lipo as well.

Congrats on the 10th. My surgery is the 10th with Dr. Sanchez. You have been so helpful to me with alot of questions I had so if I can be of any help please let me know.

Love ya and your in my thoughts and prayers,

Sherri

Sherri!! Are you serious! We get to have our surgeries on the same day! That is so cool!!! It will be great to meet you and recover with ya!!

Wow Amy! I'm sure you're a bit disappointed but I'm happy to hear that your lap band surgery may be moved up. Keep us posted.

Tricia I am. And yes...last night I cried. But I got it out. And I am scared I won't be able to figure out the last $1k. I have a week. Something will come to me. I am just praying really hard about it. It will happen.

Sherrijo and Amy!!! How cool for both of you! It will great that you will both have each other there for extra support. Please tell Dr. Sanchez that "Lee Ann from Harlingen" says hello!

Amy, I am sorry that the apron surgery won't happen as planned but how exciting that the band is only a couple of weeks away.

Can you get someone to cash a check for the 1K for you and hold the check until you get your payroll check?

Congrats and best wishes!

No, cause we do not use checks. We do everything electronically. Debit cards and online payments. It is an account that bank of america offers. Paperless account, and we get special perks. That has come back to bite me a number of times so far.

And I am scared I won't be able to figure out the last $1k. I have a week. Something will come to me. I am just praying really hard about it. It will happen.

Yes, and I can't wait to see exactly how it works out...it WILL be miraculous!

Amy's getting banded...Amy's getting banded!!!!