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I had a friend point this out to me as sort of a NSV. It is actually something that never would have happened if I had not had the surgery and lost weight..

I had a small claims case filed in my hometown court. It was a family member who I helped out and was supposed to pay me back, but never did. Long story short I wanted what he owed, so I filed the case. On Sept. 23rd I received a UPS envelope that contained a letter from the tv show "Hot Bench". It is a new daytime court show featuring a three judge panel. They found my case filing and were inviting me to have my case heard on the show. At first I thought I was being punked, no way this was true. I did a Google search and hound out the show was legit. I decided what the heck and replied to them. Less than a week later I was on a flight to Los Angeles!!! We taped the show Tuesday the 30th and I was heading back home Wednesday.

It was completely surreal and hard to believe I really went to Hollywood and will be on tv. ( Air date of the show is unknown right now) I never, ever would have considered being on tv at my former weight. Even the size I am now I felt a bit odd, but not enough to keep me from a once in a lifetime opportunity. When do you get an all expense paid trip out to LA and the chance at 15 minutes of fame? ( Literally - 15 minutes. Half hour show split into two 15 minute segments...LOL) It was pretty amazing. And while I cannot tell you the outcome of the case I will encourage you all to watch "Hot Bench" and be looking for me!!!!

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cool NSV. I'll be looking. update with time when you find out...

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never, would have considered being on tv at my former weight.

@@Roo101769

luv it, luv it!!!

free ticket, hotel et al to CA - woo hoo

15 minutes of fame??

i think you have 98 reasons of fame so far :)

i'm sure you had a great time!! - even though you forgot to send me a ticket :D

can i have your autograph?? :lol:

kathy

Edited by proudgrammy

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Bonus round NSV..I never could have flown across the country at 316lbs, would have been too uncomfortable. But this flight was awesome..Why? Because for the first time ever I flew without asking for a seat belt extender. Not only did I not need it, I had a few inches of excess belt!!! Wooo Hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

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flew without asking for a seat belt extender.

thats alwaya a great NSV! :)

keep up the good job :)

kathy

congrats

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Yes the defendant went, and his wife. ( who was his "witness") They must have viewed it as a free vacation considering she had nothing to do with it...But everyone will have to watch our episode to see what happens! LOL

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