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Favorite Color : purple
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Todays Date : 2/18/04
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Whats your Passion? : my son and my new fiance are my life
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Anything else youd like to say? : I am considering Gastric Bypass, I am going to a seminar next week and then to see if my insurance will cover it. Thank you for your truthful detailed story!! Congratulations!!
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Name : Bree
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Favorite Color : pink
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Todays Date : 2-18-2004
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Whats your Passion? : Not too sure.
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Anything else youd like to say? : I had weight loss surgery 3 years ago. I never reached my goal weight, and the past few months I have gained about 10 lbs back. I have tried to go on diets to lose the 10 lbs and lose the rest of the weight but nothing seems to work. I am going to try to
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Todays Date : 02/18/04
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Anything else youd like to say? : I just wanted to say how wonderful you look! Your new hair color is a great look for you too! Congrats!!!!
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Name : Paulette Price
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Favorite Color : Blue
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Todays Date : 2-17-2004
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Whats your Passion? : My passion is my family fortunately I still have my mom with me and I have 3 grown sons a husband and a 3 1/2 month old granddaughter.
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Anything else youd like to say? : I am currently awaiting my approval for Weight loss surgery. Hopefully surgery will be in late March or early April.
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Name : Dawna Winkler
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Favorite Color : ocean blue
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Todays Date : 02-15-2004
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Whats your Passion? : Dogs. My passion is dogs. I love them all. I aam really passionate about rescuing shelter dogs and giving all dogs a wonderful life.
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Anything else youd like to say? : I will be having gastric bypass surgery very soon. I am so grateful and fortunate to be able to have the wonderful program and doctor I have.
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Name : Debbie Santopoalo
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Favorite Color : blue
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Todays Date : 2/13/04
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Anything else youd like to say? : Im so happy for you!!What an accomplishment. I really enjoyed your website.
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Name : Lauren Stevens
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Favorite Color : Black and Silver (or and Browns)
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Todays Date : 2/11/04
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Anything else youd like to say? : Hi there!
My name is Lauren Stevens and I am a Producer on a Court TV show entitled Fake Out.
I am currently producing a piece on dramatic weight loss (surgically induced or not), and am looking for someone who might be interested in sharing their
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Name : Patti
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Favorite Color : all colors!!!!
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Todays Date : 2/10/04
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Whats your Passion? : My family and my new husband of 9 months!!! I also have a grandson who is 2 1/2 yrs old who is the apple of my eye!
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Anything else youd like to say? : Heidi is my daughter and I have an appointment for orientation on 2/18/04 and cant wait! Heidi looks so great and she has started a job at the YMCA and is taking classes to become a Personal Trainer!!! She is my inspiration and motivation!!!
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Name : stacy
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Favorite Color : purple
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Todays Date : Feb 10, 2003
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wonderful.
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Name : julie steele
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Favorite Color : black
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Todays Date : 2-9-04
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Anything else youd like to say? : You look great! I am considering wls also. I am doing my research now. I am not sure if I want to go thru with this. I would love to talk to you about your surgery. I too have a son. He is 8 months old. How did this effect your ability to take care of him
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Name : Kim
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Favorite Color : purple
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Todays Date : 2/7/04
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Whats your Passion? : Living life to the fullest.
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Anything else youd like to say? : Congrats on your major achievment.
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Name : Trish
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Anything else youd like to say? : Congratulations on the success of your surgery! I am nervous and going for my wls on Feb 10, 2004. I know this will help me in more ways than one and I look forward to helping others once I go through this. Take care.
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Name : DONNA
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Favorite Color : BLACK
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Todays Date : 3-5-04
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Anything else youd like to say? : HEIDI IM SO PROUND OF YOU A READ YOUR STORY I HOPE TO HERE FROM YOU IM GOING FOR MINE 3-06-04 I REALLY HOPE TO HERE FROM YOU WHICH I HAVE NO ONE TO TALK TO THANKS DONNA CHICAGO ITS BETTER TO GO TO CHICAGO IN THE SUMMER MORE TO DO
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Name : donna
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Favorite Color : black
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Todays Date : 2-5-04
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Whats your Passion? : just to be happy and look in a mirror a feel better
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Anything else youd like to say? : my wls is for march 3 any words you would like to tell me im older im 41yrs old have kids need to feel better quit need to no how the frist couple of weeks will be like thanks donna
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Name : Debbie Meaux
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Favorite Color : Red
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Todays Date : 2/4/2004
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Whats your Passion? : To Laugh!!!
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Anything else youd like to say? : I went through lap banding surgery in November of 2003. Doing really well and would do it agian. 10 weeks this Friday 35lbs. YES!!! You look great!!!!
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Name : Chrissie
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Favorite Color : Yellow
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Todays Date : 2/03/2004
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Whats your Passion? : Working with children!
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Anything else youd like to say? : I want to thank you for documenting your story for all to read. I made my first appointment to go and talk with a physician about GBS. Wish me luck!
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Name : Wanda Johnson
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Favorite Color : Blue
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Todays Date : 2/1/04
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Whats your Passion? : Cooking
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Anything else youd like to say? : Thanks for your story, looking forward to having my surgery soon.
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Name : karen
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Favorite Color : red
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Todays Date : 1/30/04
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Whats your Passion? : crafts and photography
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Anything else youd like to say? : Wow! have you changed in your pictures, I hope I look as good as you.:)
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Name : Heather
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Favorite Color : Black - laugh
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Todays Date : 01/29/2004
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Whats your Passion? : My family!
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Anything else youd like to say? : Your story is amazing. I am decided on surgery, only at a standstill becaue my insurance will not pay enough and I cannot afford the remaining financial burdon. But stories (and pictures) like yours are inspiring, and keep me dieting and trying for the pe
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Name : Shauna
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Todays Date : January 28, 2004
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Anything else youd like to say? : I am glad that you took the time to make this site I am 11 days away from having the same surgery and it helps me calm my nerves by reading about people that have been were I am know and have made it through
Thank you
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Name : angela steed
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Favorite Color : purple
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Todays Date : 01-27-04
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Whats your Passion? : planting flowers
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Anything else youd like to say? : you look wonderful!
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Name : kbug
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Todays Date : 1/27/04
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Anything else youd like to say? : you look great! Good job!
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Name : Nadene
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Favorite Color : Blue
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Todays Date : Jan. 24,04
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Whats your Passion? : Jesus Christ
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Anything else youd like to say? : Seeking help.
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Name : Beth
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Favorite Color : blue
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Todays Date : 1/24/04
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Whats your Passion? : Cats, reading, travel and gambling.
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Anything else youd like to say? : I love your website - I am so proud of you!!! I am also thinking about having the RYN surgery. I have an appt on 2/5 to speak to a specialist.
Take care of yourself - you were beautiful before, now you are beautiful & at a healthy weight!
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Name : heidi bedeski
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Favorite Color : purple
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Todays Date : 1-23-04
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Whats your Passion? : my passion used to be life. but i have stopped livingfor so long, and now i want to find the joy and hope i used to have long time ago
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Anything else youd like to say? : i liked your sight allott thank you
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Name : Holly
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Anything else youd like to say? : ps. Thanks for being so honest and not sugar coating it. I appreciate that your mom is doing the surgery too. I find comfort in that!
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Name : holly
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Favorite Color : pink
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Todays Date : 1/22/04
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Whats your Passion? : horses
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Anything else youd like to say? : hi from penna,
just searching for info. Scheduled to have the surgery in April. Scared and excited.
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Name : DEBORAH GRIFFIN
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Favorite Color : AQUA
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Todays Date : 01/22/2004
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Whats your Passion? : MY HUSBAND AND KIDS! I ALSO LOVE MUSIC AND THE ARTS. ENJOY RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.
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Anything else youd like to say? : WSL SCHEDULED FOR 3/15/04...PLS WISH ME THE BEST---I PLAN TO CHANGE MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER-WITH GODS HELP!!!
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Name : Robin
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Favorite Color : Red
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Todays Date : 1.20.04
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Anything else youd like to say? : I am having gastric bypass on January 29. Thank you for sharing your story. It has been people like you who have helped me to make my decision. Thank you.
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Name : Alyssa Saurini
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Favorite Color : purple
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Todays Date : 1/18/04
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Whats your Passion? : To be thin again!!
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Anything else youd like to say? : You did a great job and Im glad you worked the program--so many people think that you only need the program and do nothing to help themselves--You should be extremely proud of yourself and what you have accomplished!! Keep up the great job!!
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Name : Liz Seebecker
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Favorite Color : green
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Todays Date : January 17, 2004
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Whats your Passion? : ? Its hard to be stay motivated at anything these days because my 325 pound body hurts so bad everyday, but I love teaching 6th graders and I love my husband and little girl!
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Anything else youd like to say? : I loved your website. You look great. I was amazed at how much you lost and how quickly. I hope it goes that way for me too. I live in Lodi, Wisconsin, and I am 31 years old. My daughter is about the same age as your son. She was born May 31, 2001. I woul
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Name : Tammy
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Favorite Color : blue
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Todays Date : 1-15-04
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Whats your Passion? : Exercise!
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Anything else youd like to say? : Way to go Heidi! Im so very proud of you. Keep up the hard work...as you can see it pays off.
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Name : Michelle Mannebach-Pezl RD
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Favorite Color : red
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Todays Date : 1-14-04
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Whats your Passion? : this is a wonderful website. I am sure it will be a great support to many. Michelle
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Name : RENEE
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Todays Date : 1/14/04
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Anything else youd like to say? : GOOD JOB IM STRUGGLING WITH MY WEIGHT AND IM HAPPY YOU DID GREAT AND LOOK HAPPY..THATS WAHTS IMPORTANT
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Name : Mendy Clarke
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Favorite Color : today? blue
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Todays Date : 1/13/2004
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Whats your Passion? : Right now, finding out all I can about this surgery and trying to convince myself that I can do it without freaking! (I have a bit of a panic problem).
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Anything else youd like to say? : You look so young in your after pic! I almost didnt believe it was the same person! Good job!
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Name : Renee L
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Favorite Color : peach
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Todays Date : 1-13-04
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Whats your Passion? : i guess my passion must be my sons, 11 and 9. they are the reason i get up in the morning and go to work.
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Anything else youd like to say? : congrats on the weight loss and i hope to follow in your footsteps. i so want to be free from this body and be healthier
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Name : Pamela Aiken
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Favorite Color : Black
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Todays Date : 01/12/2004
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Whats your Passion? : To lose 125 of excess baggage.
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Anything else youd like to say? : Need support, Going to the doctor tomorrw to see if I can get qualified for the surgery.
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Name : Debbie
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Favorite Color : Red/Green
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Todays Date : 1-12-04
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Whats your Passion? : my passion is to be able to go throigh this surgery and come out on top like you did . I would love to be able to do more with my children and when takingthem to fairs and to disney be able to fit in the rides with them comfortably.
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Anything else youd like to say? : I want to tell you that you should be proud of yourself you did great!! Keep up the good work and drink the water!!! People like you ecourage people like me.I amscared to but I know that I have to do this for me and my kids (this may sound selfish)but thi
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Name : Jennifer Baird
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Todays Date : 01/11/04
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Anything else youd like to say? : It was great looking over your swl story! I will be meeting with my surgeon in two days to see if I qualify. I am nervous and excited! reading your entries was helpful and encouraging! Thanks for sharing. I hope I will be as successful as you have been!
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Name : Joyce
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Favorite Color : Orange
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Todays Date : 1/9/04
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Whats your Passion? : My passion is to be able to walk longer than 1/2 block without my back and knees killing me with pain!
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Anything else youd like to say? : Im in the beginning stages of the Roux-en-y surgery. I see my surgeon on January 19th. If ONLY theyd call me tonight to tell me they have a cancellation tomorrow. Id be on cloud 9!!! Bravo & Kudos to you girl! Keep up the good work! God Bless ya!
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Name : Jessie G
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Todays Date : 1/9/04
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Whats your Passion? : My dogs, my 1909 one-room schoolhouse home, my husband, and getting happy by losing the extra person hanging on the outside of me.
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Anything else youd like to say? : Thanks for putting your words and experience down on the web, youre an inspiration!!! :)
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Name : Kelley Rehm
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Favorite Color : blue
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Todays Date : 1/8/2004
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Anything else youd like to say? : YES, this is my second entry! I didnt have time to write before. I was one of the techs that did Heidis sleep study. You are one exceptional person and you have greatly impacted my life!! You are so wonderfully positive about your experience even though y
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Name : Kelley Rehm
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Favorite Color : blue
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Todays Date : 1/8/2004
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Whats your Passion? : Positive people and life changing events
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Anything else youd like to say? :
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Name : Michelle
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Favorite Color : purple
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Todays Date : 1-05-04
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Whats your Passion? : my husband and my kids
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Anything else youd like to say? :
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Name : Laurie
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Favorite Color : Green
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Todays Date : Jan. 6, 2004
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Whats your Passion? : My kids, my family, my religion, teaching, technology...
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Anything else youd like to say? : Heidi,
I am so proud of you! How wonderful you look! It gives me great hope! I had my lap RNY on 8/27/03 and am down 89 lbs. so far. I want it to be faster and at the same time am loving how fast it is! It was definitly the only option for me! God bless.
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Name : Jamie
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Website (optional) : http://groups.aol.com/_cqr/phatgobyebye?mmch_=0
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Email (optional) : [email protected]
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Favorite Color : purple/silver
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Todays Date : January 4 2003
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Whats your Passion? :
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Anything else youd like to say? : HI,
I had WLS on 11/12/2003 down 36 pounds. I loved reading your journal how wonderful! Youve done fantastic and I wish you joy.
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Name : Kelly
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Todays Date : 1/2/04
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Anything else youd like to say? : You look great~! A true inspiration!
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Name : leigh mccann
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Todays Date : 12-31-03
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Anything else youd like to say? : congratulations on your success. Happy New Year!!
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Name : Fayth
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Website (optional) : http://www.Faithinme.com
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Email (optional) : [email protected]
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Favorite Color : Green
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Todays Date : 12/31/2003
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Whats your Passion? : Cross Stitching
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Anything else youd like to say? : Congrats to you on your success. I am 18 months post op and its been a wonderful trip. Happy New Year!
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Name : Barbara & Robert Carney
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Favorite Color : blue
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Todays Date : 12/29/03
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Whats your Passion? : To get healthy and stay that way.....
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Anything else youd like to say? : If any one knows of a support group close to Inverness, Florida please contact me at my e-mail address.
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