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That asshat is my new favorite word?

I don't even know what it means but it makes me laugh every time I type/say it.

=)

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Please, do not let me stay away from here for weeks at a time anymore. Message me, harass me, stalk me....anything! I need you girls and I've missed you! *hug*

By the way, thank you to my angel Ezma who keeps looking out for me. =)

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Don't worry, I'm there for ya. I'll be all over your ass(hat). :smile:

So good to have you back.

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Ok I have to admit that I have an alltime favorite word too!! It is, drum roll please, SALPINGOPEXY. Say that over and over it is just fun. I learned that when I was going through medical terminology class. It means a fixation of the fallopian tubes, weird huh??

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Welcome back Gibson! We missed you.

Asshat...can't say I've ever heard it, but I shall add it to my lexicon. I'm all for expanding my vocabulary!!

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hee hee hee

You girls are so funny. =)

Get this....I started low-carbing yesterday. Low-carbing is the only way I've ever dieted successfully in my almost 39 years on this planet. So, after ONE DAY of low-carbing, I woke up at 296 pounds. That's two pounds less than I've ever been from SEVEN MONTHS AFTER MY STINKIN' SURGERY!!!!!

SO, I'm happy and irritated at the same time. Now, this means if I lose 10 pounds before my appointment on the 11th he'll probably refuse to give me a fill again. That's why I'm going to carry lead in my pocket. =) (Seriously..)

Take that, Dr. ASSHAT!!!!! =)

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Perfect solution for a Dr. Asshat. Now you just have to keep a straight face when you get on the scale. Least this way you can struggle to diet some weight off and still get the fill you so badly need. It sounds like he thinks the only indicator is how much weight you are losing. What about how much you are able to eat, have you had anything get stuck, are you having trouble with any foods, do you have any acid reflux, how much Water and Protein are you taking in per day, how much exercise? These are questions my doctor asks me every single visit. They are all indicators of your band status. Bahhh, nevermind me, I know you know you need a fill and sounds like you've found the answer to get a fill from him. Does he ever do fills under flouro?

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Good luck with the low-carbing approach; it is not something I can do but I do know that it is successful for many.

As for carrying lead in your pocket...if you put it in a stocking, it would make a good weapon with which to knock your doc unconscious, then grab the needle, and fill-er-up!! :party:

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I should join you Gipson.

Wanna low carb it togethor? You will have to walk me through it if you would. I am pretty low carb ignorant. Besides if you have to keep checking with me maybe it will help you not dissapear again. I will track you down. I have myspace and a car.

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