Re: Old Timer

[Guest guest]

Hi Belinda

Nice to hear from you! That was cool that you finally ran into

another helmeted baby I've seen about 4 others since Abby rec'd

hers. Hope all is well with your family. Thanks for the post.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> Hi Everyone, I'm a parent to a helmet grad. I became a member here

> back when there wern't even a hundred members. I was at Target

today

> and ran into a current helmet baby. I hadn't seen any helmet or

bands

> since Vince wore his. He's been done for about a year and a half.

I

> had tears in my eyes because it brought back so many memories, both

> good and bad. It's wonderful to see the group is still running

> strong. I wish everyone the best. Keep those chins up and it will

all

> be over and done with before you know it!! Belinda(Indiana)

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann!

Great to hear from you. I'm glad you're well!

in GA

>

> I guess you could concider me an " Old Timer " . I had my dance with

Dr.R.

> on March 20,2000. It sure doesn't seem like almost 6 years already.

> I've lost 100#. It wass slow coming off as I had a previous WLS 20

> years ago that cost $42000. (not covered by BCBS)I lost less than

10 #

> with it and was very sceptical about the MGB. I reserched it for a

year

> before starting ALL the paperwork and tests. It took 6 months

before I

> could get it all approved and than it took 2 appeals to Oklahoma

BCBS

> to pay60% of it. It was the best money I've ever spent! I've

gained

> and lost the same 10 # over the last 5 years. As long as the cloths

fit

> I don't worry about it. I'd do it again in a heart beat.

> Just sign me-Lady Firefighter from Oklahoma

> 268/168 3-20-2000 Dr.R. 55 years young 5'4 "

>