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I've lost 100#, but I have 100# more to go. So does that mean I am an asshole, qualified to take the asshole exam, or that I just HAVE an asshole???

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I've lost 100#, but I have 100# more to go. So does that mean I am an a*****e, qualified to take the a*****e exam, or that I just HAVE an a*****e???

lol!!!! I think it just means you HAVE an asshole!!!! bahaha good goin, btw!!!!! :))))

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:-)... Love you Queenie

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You Mississippi girls are doing FABULOUS. lol good job. I'm from Madison County, just north of Jackson. I am tentatively scheduled for Feb. 11 th but that date may have to be changed. I hope not but I just don't know how my insurance is going to play out. I can't wait till I'm post op and on the losing side of this battle. Keep up the good work and hope to see y'all around the boards. Janet

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I just set up a new thread for those of us using Dr. Michael King in Oxford Ms! But it is under the surgeon tab! Oh and i am pre-op and on liquids right now! Will be sleeved in Oxford on 12/30! You are welcome to PM me or I can set up a FB PRIVATE GROUP for us! I will tell you that have done extensive research on surgeons, track records, etc! I have polled doctors and lawyers about safety! Dr. King has an impeccable reputation! I have 2 good surgeons in town that I could use but I wanted the most experienced and knowledgeable about this procedure, so I chose Dr. King! His staff is fantastic!

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I'm so excited to join I'm seriously new to all this my surgery date is Jan 28 2014 very excited & also scared I met this woman in the waiting room & by conversation she was so friendly & had so much positive things to say! I wish I was done already but I kno it takes time???? Just me Christine

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Welcome love! Please explore and feel free to ask any questions and share your thoughts and ideas. We are all friends (in the same boat) here!

I'm so excited to join I'm seriously new to all this my surgery date is Jan 28 2014 very excited & also scared I met this woman in the waiting room & by conversation she was so friendly & had so much positive things to say! I wish I was done already but I kno it takes time Just me Christine

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I'm so excited to join I'm seriously new to all this my surgery date is Jan 28 2014 very excited & also scared I met this woman in the waiting room & by conversation she was so friendly & had so much positive things to say! I wish I was done already but I kno it takes time Just me Christine

Hi, Christine!

Quite a thread you came into! No worries!

Welcome!

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I'm so excited to join I'm seriously new to all this my surgery date is Jan 28 2014 very excited & also scared I met this woman in the waiting room & by conversation she was so friendly & had so much positive things to say! I wish I was done already but I kno it takes time Just me Christine

Hi, Christine!

Quite a thread you came into! No worries!

Welcome!

GMan, were you a Gman by profession?

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What if there was a Mississippi Girls room?? :)

MS Queen, I tried to set up a Mississippi Room but didn't have good results. If you will start a new one, I'd love to join. We would certainly have a lot in common since we would be facing a lot of the same type of food problems.... you know Mississippi girls use EVERY occasion, good or bad, to either cook something or go out to eat. Part of our "social make-up" I suppose. Glad to have you on board. Janet

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No, I am probably the opposite of a Gman, (government man). My name is Gary, I consider myself a man, and my last name starts out Bat..... I know, not very intriguing..:D

I'm so excited to join I'm seriously new to all this my surgery date is Jan 28 2014 very excited & also scared I met this woman in the waiting room & by conversation she was so friendly & had so much positive things to say! I wish I was done already but I kno it takes time Just me Christine

Hi, Christine!

Quite a thread you came into! No worries!

Welcome!

GMan, were you a Gman by profession?

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I'm a newbie. Had my lapband removed and bypass done dec 31 st 2013.

Welcome aboard! Great to have ya! You will meet amazing people full of great info to share! :)

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