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Pen Pal Goodie Boxes?

soontobehealthymom

By soontobehealthymom, in Food and Nutrition

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MaryJane11    10

MaryJane11
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I would like a pen pal. I could send things that I found helpful during my journey.

maryjaneperkins11@gmail.com

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CrissyBat    60

CrissyBat
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Can we mention where we are from so that we can ensure we don't pick a pen pal from the same area?

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CrissyBat    60

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I would like a pen pal. I could send things that I found helpful during my journey.

maryjaneperkins11@gmail.com

Where are you from?

I would like a pen pal as well

aquino_tara@rocketmail.com

Where are you from?

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CrissyBat    60

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I would like to join in on this . midniteangel.224@gmail.com

Where are you from?

I would like a pen pal as well

aquino_tara@rocketmail.com

So where are you from?

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CrissyBat    60

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I'm from New Orleans. I figured knowing where ppl were from would help to be pen pals and create care packages.

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midnite_angel    7

midnite_angel
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Im having surgery tomorrow.im scared to death.would love to have people to talk too.im sure im going to need help along this journey.oh my name is tracey.

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CrissyBat    60

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Im having surgery tomorrow.im scared to death.would love to have people to talk too.im sure im going to need help along this journey.oh my name is tracey.

I understand that feeling. You have chosen a Dr that you believe has your best interest at hands, so you will do good. This is a hard decision that we have all fought with. But imagine the benefits after the struggle. I'm 4 days Post-op and I struggled today with it being Easter. But a lady reminded me that we just need to stick it out this time and next year we will be good. I'll give you my email if you would like. Best of Luck and you can do it.

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midnite_angel    7

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Yes would like your email.i hope you are doing well.and your right next yr we will be good.packing my bag now.then going to try to sleep.will let you know how everything goes tomorrow.

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Seahawkgirl    129

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Is this still going on? I would like to join in on the fun. fritzfive@comcast.net. I'm in Seattle.

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CrissyBat    60

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Yes would like your email.i hope you are doing well.and your right next yr we will be good.packing my bag now.then going to try to sleep.will let you know how everything goes tomorrow.

I started a convoy with you and it includes my email. Have a good night's sleep.

Is this still going on? I would like to join in on the fun. fritzfive@comcast.net. I'm in Seattle.

Yes, it's still going. Thanks for including where you are from. My husband is from Seattle.

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CrissyBat    60

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Hello all,

I was thinking about this thread and how we could really start it going.

Besides finding out where everyone is from. We can chat about what WLS we had and when. That way it would help anyone creating a goodie box on what to put in it. What do you think?

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