tnm75 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Just to get to know one another a little better... I thought this might be fun. Just cut, paste and type away! 1. Name: 2. Location: 3. Age: 4. Band Date: 5. Married: 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 7. Hobby(ies): 8. Work: 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: 10. Interesting factoid: Feel free to not answer a question(s) if you're not comfortable. Me, Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm75 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: KRISTY 2. Location: NEW MEXICO 3. Age: 33 4. Band Date: 12.03.08 5. Married: NOPE 6. Children of the human or furry kind: NO HUMAN KIDDOS, BUT I HAVE A SIX MONTH OLD YORKIE NAME BAYLEY. 7. Hobby(ies): SINGING, PLAYING THE PIANO, QUILTING 8. Work: I WORK FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT AS THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR. 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I CAN LOSE WEIGHT, BUT I STRUGGLE TO KEEP IT OFF. AND, FINANCIALLY I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO DO IT. 10. Interesting factoid: I EAT MY CEREAL WITH A FORK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyLou Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Cindy 2. Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Los Angeles) 3. Age: 37 4. Band Date: 11/20/08 5. Married: yep 6. Children of the human or furry kind: furry, 2 boys, Salem and Snowball 7. Hobby(ies): Reading, movies 8. Work: Director of Women's and Children's Services (RN) 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: Too many years of gaining the weight back. Want to start a family, but be healthy before any pregnancies...I'm not getting any younger!! 10. Interesting factoid: I'm a damn good poker player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckiki Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Kristin 2. Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA 3. Age: 32 4. Band Date: 1/8/09 5. Married: No 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 1 daughter who is 11, and one furry daughter who is 3 named Sophie. I also have a turtle and 2 guinea pigs..lol 7. Hobby(ies): Going to the movies, camping, playing Wii, being online, texting and Disneyland. 8. Work: I work as a vendor at Home Depot, however, there are layoffs every month, so I may be gone soon. 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: When I saw my cousin and how thin and happy she was. Also, I can lose weight, but I always gain it back plus more. 10. Interesting factoid: Not sure if this interesting, but I coach my daughters soccer team. I cannot wait to be thin and be able to run along and play soccer WITH the girls, rather then just be on the sideline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Redhead Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Denise 2. Location: British Columbia 3. Age: 48 4. Band Date: April 10, 2008 5. Married: not anymore (ya hoo) Just got engaged on Christmas day to the most wonderful man in the world. 6. Children of the human or furry kind: Both. Girl 19, Boy 17, 2 cats, 1 dog, a hedgehog (not really furry), and who knows what else is hidden in my daughters room 7. Hobby(ies): gardening, computers, antiques, auction hunting 8. Work: Occupational Abilities Coordinator for major Corp 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I couldn't stop gaining weight. It was coming on fast and furious. Nothing could make me lose it. 10. Interesting factoid: I have two of the greatest kids in the world and I basically raised them all on my own. Also, I electrocuted myself twice in a matter of minutes when I was 5 years old. I clearly remember doing it and why I did. I have permenant blisters on a couple of my fingers. > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiM Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Judi Mecham 2. Location: Kearny AZ 3. Age: 62 4. Band Date: 12/8/2008 5. Married: Yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 2 sibling cats - Dot and Dash 7. Hobby(ies): Decorative Painting, reading, gardening, computers 8. Work: Retired last July 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: tired of always being on a diet and never keeping it off! 10. Interesting factoid: Our retirement home was gutted and rebuild by us - took 2 years, but it is almost done and we are now living in our dream home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Lisa 2. Location: Snoqualmie, WA 3. Age: 46 4. Band Date: 10/6/06 5. Married: 28 years (married my HS sweetheart) 6. Children of the human or furry kind: both, 3 boys 18 and over, 2 yorkies and one grandchild 7. Hobby(ies): Golf – now working out and dancing 8. Work: yep and love it! 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: heading towards 300 pounds, poor health and couldn’t walk up or down stairs without pain 10. Interesting factoid: I now love to exercise and feel bad if I don’t!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaW Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Samantha 2. Location: Kirkland, Washington 3. Age: 26 4. Band Date: 1/9/09 - YAY SO Excited! 5. Married: 2 1/2 Years! 6. Children of the human or furry kind: One of the Human Kind and One of the Furry kind! Naomi, my little girl is 10 months old and Max, my golden retriever, just turned 3! 7. Hobby(ies): Photography, thrift store shopping, and crafting of any kind 8. Work: SAHM 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: So many factors but mostly the fact that my husband finally said yes! 10. Interesting factoid: I backpacked through Europe, pretty much on my own, for 3 months when I was 22. It was great, I lost 20 lbs and all I ate was pizza, pesto, chocolate and wine! But I walked everywhere though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carla Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 . Name:Carla 2. Location:Southern California 3. Age:38 4. Band Date:12/05/08 5. Married:Yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind:a 28 months old son 7. Hobby(ies):movies, reading, 8. Work:Administrative Assistant 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded:tired of trying every single diet out there with some results but always gaining back more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewDawn Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Dawn 2. Location: San Diego County, CA 3. Age: 49 4. Band Date: 03-17-2008 St. Patrick's Day 5. Married: Yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 2 sons ages 11 and 9, 1 step son and 1 step daughter both adults 7. Hobby(ies): Reading, Quilting, 8. Work: Full-time Mom and Wife 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: Unable to lose weight AND keep it off. 10. Interesting factoid: My husband is banded too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandDiva Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name:Dana Ball 2. Location:Dallas, Texas 3. Age:36 4. Band Date:10/10/08 5. Married:YES! He is awesome! (we were friends 12 yrs first) 6. Children of the human or furry kind:4 Furry ones! 2 Akitas & 2 Chi's! 7. Hobby(ies):I collect crosses, love to ride horses & like to help homeless animals find homes! (neuter or spay please) 8. Work:I work at home with the Stallone family! 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded:I was not going to let the scale hit 300. Also, my family has many health issues (heart disease & diabetes mainly) I was dreading the day my Dr. said, "Dana you are diabetic." Sick of losing and gaining it back plus 10! PLUS...my Dad offered to pay for it! 10. Interesting factoid: I have 2 brothers. So, I love ALL sports & I could probably out fish anyone! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanca31546 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name:Blanca 2. Location: Georgia 3. Age:31 4. Band Date:2005 5. Married:yes 10yrs 6. Children of the human or furry kind:human form kids Samantha 9yrs and Ivan 14 mos 7. Hobby(ies): Cake decorating, scrapbooking(when I have time),Photography 8. Work: Absorption company 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: tired of being fat 10. Interesting factoid: Taxi and cheerleader for my daughters activities which is everyday of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name:Denise 2. Location: Cactus, Texas 3. Age:46 4. Band Date:6/10/2008 5. Married:yes 11yrs 6. Children of the human or furry kind: human form kids Lance 23 yrs and Anthony 14 yrs, furry kind My cat Paquita 2 yrs 7. Hobby(ies): Playing video games with my son 8. Work: Secretary 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: Health issues. And I want to live to see my grandkids grow. 10. Interesting factoid: I have 90+ employees that call me mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinlifedfw Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: AMY 2. Location: FORT WORTH TEXAS 3. Age: 22 4. Band Date: 10/20/2008 5. Married: ALMOST!!! yay! 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 4 YR OLD LITTLE GIRL (HUMAN, ALTHOUGH SHE THINKS SHES A CAT) 7. Hobby(ies): GOING TO THE LAKE, SHOPPING, AND HANGING OUT WITH MY FAMILY 8. Work: A FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: DIDNT WANT THE SCALE TO HIT 300 AND THE WEDDING DRESS I WANT ONLY GOES UP TO A SIZE 10 10. Interesting factoid: AFTER WATCHING P.S. I LOVE YOU AND SEEING GERARD BUTLER IN IT, I WANTED TO FIND ME AN IRISH GUY LIKE HIM!!! LOL, BUT IM OK WITH MY FIANCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheRee Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Just to get to know one another a little better... I thought this might be fun. Just cut, paste and type away! 1. Name:SheRee 2. Location:Porterville CA 3. Age:41 4. Band Date:12/29/2008 5. Married:not any more but I'm loving my ex more than ever. He's going with me when i get banded 6. Children of the human or furry kind:# human Boy Rico 17, Girl Laine 14 going on 24, Boy 6 Furry Pomerainian Thunder 7. Hobby(ies):My kids' sports, activities, etc 8. Work:teach 3rd grade and luv it 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded:tired of being FAT 10. Interesting factoid: Feel free to not answer a question(s) if you're not comfortable. Me, Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Sabrina 2. Location: Vancouver area, BC, Canada 3. Age: 37 4. Band Date: Dec 2/08 5. Married: yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind: daughter Sydney is 5 and son Drew is 3, cat named Slinky 7. Hobby(ies): shopoholic but I'm hoping to replace that with healthier stuff now. I used to like to ski when I was smaller 8. Work: radio announcer and freelance voice talent, producer 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I want to be alive long enough to see my children marry and have their own kids 10. Interesting factoid: I've beena hand-model, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Ramona 2. Location: Bethlehem, Pa 3. Age: 29 (for the 20th time) 4. Band Date: March 24, 2008 5. Married: yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 4 step kids, 10 step grandkids and 9 cats 7. Hobby(ies): Reading, Photography, Animal activism 8. Work: Insurance Company - ugh! 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I was tired of being a fat slob! 10. Interesting factoid: I can do any kind of home renovated, including plumbing, siding, flooring etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slh1106 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Sandy 2. Location: Raleigh, NC 3. Age: 57 4. Band Date: May 23, 2008 5. Married: yes for 22 years 6. Children of the human kind: 4 kids, 3 grandkids 7. Hobby(ies): Playing Bingo, Playing on the Computer 8. Work: In computer field 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I was hoping losing weight would help my arthritis 10. Interesting factoid: I was not banded at the OCC, but love this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: David 2. Location:Okotoks, Alberta, Canada (suburb of Calgary) 3. Age: 45 4. Band Date: 15 Aug 08 5. Married: Yes, to Nicolek who is also banded 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 6 kids- 2 of mine, 2 of hers and 2 of ours lol, plus a yorkie 7. Hobby(ies): not much these days, used to golf and ski so after the weight is off, I expect to start again 8. Work:accountant 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded:Doc increased my meds in the spring as BP and Chlorestrol are thru the roof 10. Interesting factoid: Nicole was banded in feb and is reaching goal weight, my weight has not moved since October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
determination Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Anne 2. Location: Enterprise, Oregon 3. Age: 55 4. Band Date: December 15, 2008 5. Married: Yes, 37yrs 6. Children of the human or furry kind: Human - 1 30yr son, 1 35yr daughter = 7 beautiful grandchildren! Furry - cat Gusse, dog Mimi (I didn't name her!) 7. Hobby(ies): Quilting, reading, & many more 8. Work: Deputy Clerk 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: gain, lose, gain, lose, gain, I want to end up on the lose. HEALTH BENEFITS!!! 10. Interesting factoid: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Kim 2. Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast 3. Age: 32 4. Band Date: 3-28-08 5. Married: yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind: Son, Brady,3 Daughter, Isabella,2 2 dogs, Chester and Daisy 1 cat, Jinx 2 turtles 1 tadpole that is never gonna turn into a frog... 7. Hobby(ies): computer, chasing new kids on the block, shopping 8. Work: Medicare Insurance Broker, weekend job at local video store 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I saw pics of myself at my sons bday party last January and almost cried. I was in denial before then. 10. Interesting factoid: I can sing just like a chipmunk, I am scared of helicopters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 1. Name: Jude 2. Location: San Diego, CA 3. Age: 53, and proud of it! 4. Band Date: 10-8-08 5. Married: Yes (lived together for 10 years, and married for 10 yrs)...hmm, an omen with the #10? 6. Children of the human or furry kind: Humans...daughter, Patti, 20 and hubby, who can be such a kid at times! hehehe 7. Hobby(ies): Is there another page to this list? Um, I've so many...but I'll start with '10' items: camping, RVing, hunting, scrapbooking, photography, computer, cooking, quilting, crafts of ALL sorts, being a wise leader/motivator...and, oh that's '10' 8. Work: Government ~ that says it all, eh? 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I don't SEE the thin person I am when I look in the mirror - where did she go? After seeing my grandson, Joey, and son, Mike, who've been banded in July/Aug and lost 50 and 40 lbs, respecticely, it was then I decided to sign up a week later knowing the band would work WITH me. 10. Interesting factoid: Oh the pressure to just pick ONE! How about tying a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue! Oh yeah...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisem Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 1. Name: Louise 2. Location: British Columbia 3. Age: 32 4. Band Date:12-15-08 5. Married: No 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 2 cats, Shadow and Jasper 7. Hobby(ies): reading, reading and more reading 8. Work: Student 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: I was sick of low energy and realized it was a viable option for me with almost none of the risks of Gastric Bypass. My mom had a gastric bypass 20 years ago and it destroyed her health 10. Interesting factoid: In January I quit a great job for a great company to pursue a dream of going back to school. I'm hoping to get my PhD before I am 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr1 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 1. Name: Starr Washington 2. Location: Pittsburgh Pa 3. Age:45 4. Band Date: December 2nd 2008 5. Married:yes 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 3 kids 27, 16, 14 7. Hobby(ies): bowling 8. Work:Information Security Officer 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: acceptability and affordability 10. Interesting factoid: None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr1 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I wish I would have known that at the clinic. I would have ask to see your hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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