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Julie,

Congrats, that is great news about your insurance finally coming through. You must be excited. I'm sorry about the co-pay, though. However, as I have often said about paying 10k for my band - it was about the same as buying a cheap car, but the best investment ever.

Guess I'm buying a bit more expensive car ;) Mainly upset with the having to pay since as you know, this has become more of a medical issue with me due to the damage done by the band. Ah, well... guess ya gotta do what ya gotta do :blink:

I"m still up for any of those dates - let's see if any of our buds respond here, otherwise we can bug them on facebook!

Have a great day.

Sounds like a plan. Sent a PM to Mim (remember her?) asking her if any of your dates works for her

p.s. I got to goal last week! ;)

Yayyyyyyy... I'm so proud of you, and so happy for you!!!!

:Banane45:

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I miss you guys! Anybody up for a RR night? I work Mon-Thurs, so can do Fri, Sat, or Sunday night. Here's a few dates to think about. 6pm a good time? Julie - when are you back from MI? Dee - work schedule? Theresa - back from Chicago? Rene - we want to see your skinny self again! Everybody else too!

Sun 11/6

Sunday 11/13

Saturday 11/19

Sunday 11/20

Sat 12/3

Sunday 12/4

I think after that we'll all be busy with holiday stuff...

Let me know what dates work for everybody.

Where do you meet? I may be able to make the 19th?

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Where do you meet? I may be able to make the 19th?

We meet at the Red Robin at Arapahoe and I-25.

Snowgator and Julie, I need to check my schedule at work tonight. I'm in the middle of moving, so I'm insanely busy!

I'd love to meet up with everyone. I saw Rene and Theresa at the retirement party - along with John and it was so nice!

Rene looks super beautiful! Theresa is so looking really good! We enjoyed a really nice visit AND we ate some cake too!

I know, naughty! BUT so good!

I always said, "I didn't get this band to diet the rest of my life!" Dan, you will be able to eat, just less and better choices! I am a new person today!

I love the Band! Love it! It saved my life!

I'll try to post tonight or tomorrow with dates that I can meet you all!

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We meet at the Red Robin at Arapahoe and I-25.

Snowgator and Julie, I need to check my schedule at work tonight. I'm in the middle of moving, so I'm insanely busy!

I'd love to meet up with everyone. I saw Rene and Theresa at the retirement party - along with John and it was so nice!

Rene looks super beautiful! Theresa is so looking really good! We enjoyed a really nice visit AND we ate some cake too!

I know, naughty! BUT so good!

I always said, "I didn't get this band to diet the rest of my life!" Dan, you will be able to eat, just less and better choices! I am a new person today!

I love the Band! Love it! It saved my life!

I'll try to post tonight or tomorrow with dates that I can meet you all!

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Heard from Mim. She says she can probably make Dec 3 or 4. I'm open any day, so we'll just have to see who can make it when and let majority rule.

Kinda excited. Most likely going to get my bypass surgery date next Thursday!!! It's been a long painful year and I am soooo happy to finally be moving forward!!! :bananajump:

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Why don't we try for Sunday, Dec 4, 6 p.m. at Red Robin?

Congrats Julie on your great news! :lol:

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Thanks Nora.

The 4th works for me!!! Dan ---- Maybe you can make it post op?

OK. I doubt there will be much I can consume?

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OK. I doubt there will be much I can consume?

Dan,

Looking forward to meeting you! By then you'll be on Clear liquids still, or maybe some thin Soups. No worries, Red Robin has always been very accomodating to our special menu requests. They can puree some Soup for you, or you can have iced tea or apple juice. See you soon!

Try not to worry about the surgery, I saw your post and think we all felt the same way. Trust me, it all works out, and your only wish will be that you had done it years ago.

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Dan,

Looking forward to meeting you! By then you'll be on Clear Liquids still, or maybe some thin Soups. No worries, Red Robin has always been very accomodating to our special menu requests. They can puree some Soup for you, or you can have iced tea or apple juice. See you soon!

Try not to worry about the surgery, I saw your post and think we all felt the same way. Trust me, it all works out, and your only wish will be that you had done it years ago.

Sorry, I can't make the 3rd or 4th. I am working both nights. I hope everyone has a great time!

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Dan,

Looking forward to meeting you! By then you'll be on clear liquids still, or maybe some thin Soups. No worries, Red Robin has always been very accomodating to our special menu requests. They can puree some Soup for you, or you can have iced tea or apple juice. See you soon!

Try not to worry about the surgery, I saw your post and think we all felt the same way. Trust me, it all works out, and your only wish will be that you had done it years ago.

She is quite right, they are very accomodating there. They are always willing to puree some soup for us.

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OK. I doubt there will be much I can consume?

Many of us have been there post op - the french onion Soup was a very very poplular order! WE just got it without the bread and cheese.

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I may be able to attend dont know yet

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The more the merrier! No worries, no need for a firm RSVP. We usually sit on a bench right at the entrance for a few minutes to gather our group together. But do let us know if you decide in advance that you are coming so we get a table with enough seats for any latecomers.

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The more the merrier! No worries, no need for a firm RSVP. We usually sit on a bench right at the entrance for a few minutes to gather our group together. But do let us know if you decide in advance that you are coming so we get a table with enough seats for any latecomers.

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