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Bloom, were you writing out a check when a redhead came in to register? That was me. I to was at the center this morning. I was given a date of September 22nd which is not good for me so I have a tenative date of October 13th. Seems so far away. Dr. Hoffman says they have had an explosion of applications in the last month (like over 500!) We are on our way!

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Judy--I've been trying to get to the park forever!!! :mellow: It's just so early for me, I'd have to leave my house at 7:30. So I might arrange to meet all of you afterwards or something. I live in the city of Lockport...I've missed all of the concerts because I've been working at summer camp. :thumbup:

Linda--that wasn't me, I always ask them to bill me, it saves time. :cool2: But I was there wearing a green shirt and striped capris...I was there with my sister who was in red. I knew someone was going to be there from here today and I couldn't remember! Dr. Hoffman told me about the application explosion as well, and said it's going to be even more difficult with Dr. Forbes leaving. I wonder if they will replace her...and I wonder where she's going!

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Judy--I've been trying to get to the park forever!!! :mellow: It's just so early for me, I'd have to leave my house at 7:30. So I might arrange to meet all of you afterwards or something. I live in the city of Lockport...I've missed all of the concerts because I've been working at summer camp. :thumbup:

Linda--that wasn't me, I always ask them to bill me, it saves time. :cool2: But I was there wearing a green shirt and striped capris...I was there with my sister who was in red. I knew someone was going to be there from here today and I couldn't remember! Dr. Hoffman told me about the application explosion as well, and said it's going to be even more difficult with Dr. Forbes leaving. I wonder if they will replace her...and I wonder where she's going!

I here she is going to myrtle beach south carolina, got a senior position, which she wasn't able to get here. that's all i know. she was nice the couple times i talked to her...

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hi every body back from my mini trip had a nice time. so how is every one feeling.? when i got back i had a letter waiting from me from the clinic inviting me to the seminar. was very happy about that. also made an appointment with dr.L go there on the seconde of next month.

question for all of you that have already done the surgery did you get any books. i have been looking into purchasing 2. "the lapband companion, and some cook book. just was wondering if any one had any suggestions. also who will be attending the seminar this month.?

I also just ordered one from borders, I think it was called lap band, my secret friend or something close to that. let me know of any you here of. thanx vicki

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judy,

are u going to suport group tonite?

val

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oh good judy

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How is everyone, haven't been able to write anything significant for a while. I took my other half to the Hoff yesterday to have a cyst removed, he told me to come tuesday at noon and he will give me my second fill, I hope it makes a difference since I can eat just about as much as I ever did, but I am following Phase1 of south beach so tha is what is giving me the slight wt. loss. It is getting increasingly more difficult to stop myself from overeating, so I hope this works. How is everone else doing, I coudn't make the support group yesterday cause i had to take care of my other. Did anyone go and if so how was it and how many people showed. was the Hoff there and what was it like? I hope to get to the next one, start Water therapy on Tues. Also, maybe that will make a difference inthe wt. loss too.

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Hi Vic-good to hear from you. I am doing pretty well, tonight I ate a little more then usual, and then some ice cream (at a party). I am so afraid this will be the start of the downfall, but usually I do pretty well. I have lost 15 and headed toward 16 (until tonight that is!!).

Seminar was good, I think we scared off a few potentials with our complaints! We discussed exercise for a while and then everyone had a chance to talk. Dr. Hoffman did not come. I am thinking that a doctor should come once in a while as there are many questions that the others cant answer.

Take care.

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hey everyone went the seminar and it was cool. learned alittle. my mom went with me. asked my guy but, he really is not that supportive. he thinks just eat lettuce and excerise and that's that. hell with him. any ways gonna go and get the south beach diet book and start there. talk to every one soon

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Bloom, we come around the juicery again at about 8:45, perhaps you could make the second circle with us? When fall comes perhaps they will make it later, not sure. Would love to meet you. Your surgery is almost here-that is so cool! I did go to REO speedwagon.

Where about in Lockport do you live? You dont have to give an address here. I know Lincoln, Davison (go to Dr. Rifkin), Main Street, Transit Rd. I might have told you I am dying to go to Jane and Co. in Lockport.

Talk to you soon.

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well go get my book in the morning im excited. have been watching and noticed that no one is posting lately so i just wrote to say hi and see how every one is doing?

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Congrats China!!! The beginning is so exciting, I was there only a few short months ago. I am also going to be there tomorrow, as I am getting my second fill by the Hoff. My appt is at noon when is yours, 10_1_137.gif maybe we can meet and say hi. good luck if i don't see you it will be a hectic day for you meeting with everyone. where is everyone, I also noticed no one is posting.

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Hey Judy--I live on High St. I think once I've had my surgery, I'll join the whole shebang in the park.

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hi bandofgold,

i have not been called to come in yet, just went to the seminar and the 21st. so if i dont hear from them by friday at least then i will call them as im ready to get it over with. question where do you live? if you live here in buffalo maybe we can meet some other time and have a protien shake or some thing at the hospital.

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