RE: To Everyone in ARIZONA

[Guest guest]

I'm not in Arizona but this sounds like a grand idea, neither am I a

banster, but a GBP with Dr A, (next wed) so ya'll keep this AZ thing

going and I may make it by the end of the year.

I have good friends in Mesa and would love a chance to catch up with

them too. WE have even considered buying a retirment home out there

since we loved it during our visit.

[Guest guest]

You as well as everybody on the board are

welcome to come to Arizona and have lunch. LOL. Any time! Good luck next

Wednesday. You are in great hands. Welcome back to life. .

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of magnoliamouth

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

8:54 AM

To:

Subject: Re:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

I'm not in Arizona

but this sounds like a grand idea, neither am I a

banster, but a GBP with Dr A, (next wed) so ya'll keep this AZ thing

going and I may make it by the end of the year.

I have good friends in Mesa

and would love a chance to catch up with

them too. WE have even considered buying a retirment home out there

since we loved it during our visit.

[Guest guest]

Fair warning, I will be coming to one of those lunches! If nothing

else but to see all of you and give and get hugs.

I'm ready to get into life. Felt so out of it for so long.

[Guest guest]

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley@...> wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds

of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Me Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001@...> wrote: Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with

everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hey Ken. We were thinking the Souper

Salad at Metro Center on a Saturday. But depending on

where everybody is located, we can move it further west or east or whatever.

Where are you located?

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ken berg

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

11:22 AM

Subject: Re:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me

know

Ken

mybipley

<mybipley > wrote:

Elam and I have

been emailing back and forth and we would like to

have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona

area

(or folks farther away are more than welcome).

I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we

were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots

of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of

when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)

If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me

regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!

Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with

screen names.

Com'on Arizona!

Let's support one another in our goals! We all have

the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of

the many ways we can do this.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Ken...

We have no dates, times, or places set. Everything is totally open.

What's a good day for you? Where are you, Phoenix??? I'd like to

find a place that is easy for everyone to get to.

I'd love to meet people from here. But fair warning to everyone, I

want soooo much to go up to each and every bandster and just give

them a big hug. I want to meet others near me that have a band. I

don't know ANY banded people in Phoenix in real time, just on line.

I'm really excited about this. Spouses, friends, everyone is welcome

as far as I am concerned!

Looking forward to meeting you, Ken!

> Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we

would like to

> have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona

area

> (or folks farther away are more than welcome).

>

> I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and

today we

> were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have

lots

> of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless

of

> when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)

>

> If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me

> regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!

>

> Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face

with

> screen names.

>

> Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have

> the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is

one of

> the many ways we can do this.

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Great . Can’t wait to meet you. You’re

in Litchfield right? Trying to get a idea where everybody is so we can meet in

the middle. .

Thank you,

M. Elam

Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor

Hobaica Services, Inc.

7027 N. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85051

602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271

welam@...

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga cr

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

11:31 AM

Subject: Re:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

Me

Toooo!!!!!

ken berg <piensky2001 >

wrote:

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me

know

Ken

mybipley

<mybipley > wrote:

Elam and I have

been emailing back and forth and we would like to

have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona

area

(or folks farther away are more than welcome).

I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we

were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots

of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of

when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)

If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me

regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!

Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with

screen names.

Com'on Arizona!

Let's support one another in our goals! We all have

the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of

the many ways we can do this.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

.... Cool!!!! Any suggestions on a day, time, and place? BTW, I had already added you to my list! ;o))) I knew you were from the Phoenix area but I couldn't remember who else was.ga cr <bgaroo@...> wrote: Me Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001 > wrote: Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the

better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Were neighbors 35th ave and Glendale...:~) Elam <welam@...> wrote: Great . Can’t wait to meet you. You’re in Litchfield right? Trying to get a idea where everybody is so we can meet in the middle. . Thank you, M. Elam Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor Hobaica Services, Inc. 7027 N. 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271 welamhobaica From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga crSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA Me Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001 > wrote:

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would

like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Any day is good for me and I can be at Metro center in less than 10 Minutes. Souper Salad or Sweet Tomatos would be perfect.... Bipley <mybipley@...> wrote: .... Cool!!!! Any suggestions on a day, time, and place? BTW, I had already added you to my list! ;o))) I knew you were from the Phoenix area but I couldn't remember who else was.ga cr <bgaroo > wrote: Me Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001 > wrote: Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing

around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Oh my goodness. Very cool. Somebody

lives in Litchfield. ??? Man, it’s weird to me that right around the

corner somebody is going through the exact same thing I am and that we traveled

to another country to do it. Well, is pretty much putting this

together, but so far we are all within a few miles of each other. Is any

Saturday good for you?

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga cr

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

1:54 PM

Subject: RE:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

Were

neighbors 35th ave and Glendale...:~)

Elam

<welamhobaica> wrote:

Great . Can’t wait to

meet you. You’re in Litchfield right? Trying to get a idea

where everybody is so we can meet in the middle. .

Thank you,

M.

Elam

Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor

Hobaica Services, Inc.

7027 N. 27th Avenue

Phoenix,

AZ 85051

602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271

welamhobaica

From:

[mailto: ]

On Behalf Of ga cr

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

11:31 AM

Subject: Re:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

Me Toooo!!!!!

ken berg <piensky2001 >

wrote:

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me

know

Ken

mybipley

<mybipley > wrote:

Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to

have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona

area

(or folks farther away are more than welcome).

I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we

were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots

of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of

when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)

If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me

regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!

Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with

screen names.

Com'on Arizona!

Let's support one another in our goals! We all have

the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of

the many ways we can do this.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hello : I'm in Litchfield Park but the location doesn't matter to me I'm all over the county; however, I am trying to go down for a fill this weekend...I just cant get Nina to let me know if Dr A is working Friday. I will probably be able to make the next one though. Keep me in mind Ken Elam <welam@...> wrote: Hey Ken. We were thinking the Souper Salad at Metro Center on a Saturday. But depending on where everybody is located, we can move it further west or east or whatever. Where are you located? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ken

bergSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a

possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Ken

I'll let you hug me but I doubt my husband will stand for it, besides

I have a date with a surgeoon next week, but keep making those lunch

date and we will be there on one of them.

I know what you mean, I just feel this group is like my family. I've

seen so much support come from it.

Karne

[Guest guest]

... Any Saturday is good for me except this coming Saturday (1/6/07) as I will be in Mexicali getting my first fill!!! And better yet, bringing a friend who is considering surgery. How cool is that?!?! Elam <welam@...> wrote: Oh my goodness. Very cool. Somebody lives in Litchfield.

??? Man, it’s weird to me that right around the corner somebody is going through the exact same thing I am and that we traveled to another country to do it. Well, is pretty much putting this together, but so far we are all within a few miles of each other. Is any Saturday good for you? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga crSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 1:54 PM Subject: RE: To Everyone in ARIZONA Were neighbors 35th ave and Glendale...:~) Elam <welamhobaica> wrote: Great . Can’t wait to meet you. You’re in Litchfield right? Trying to get a idea where everybody is so we can meet in the middle. . Thank you, M. Elam Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor Hobaica Services, Inc. 7027 N. 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271 welamhobaica From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga crSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA Me

Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001 > wrote: Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona!

Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Ken... Dr. Campos pretty much does the fills now and he will be there Friday. ;o) Just talked to Gabby today. Nina won't be back in the office until morning but if you call the (800) Gabby or can schedule your fill.ken berg <piensky2001@...> wrote: Hello : I'm in Litchfield Park but the location doesn't matter to me I'm all over the county; however, I am trying to go down for a fill this weekend...I just cant get Nina to let me know if Dr

A is working Friday. I will probably be able to make the next one though. Keep me in mind Ken Elam <welamhobaica> wrote: Hey Ken. We were thinking the Souper Salad at Metro Center on a Saturday. But depending on where everybody is located, we can move it further west or east or whatever. Where are you located? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ken bergSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area

(or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hello : I think you responded to the wrong person, I'm the one that lives in Litchfield and I dont know what you mean by Hug You, my wife would hit me with a shovel if I hugged another woman LOL....I think LOL Kenmagnoliamouth <karenostrom@...> wrote: Ken I'll let you hug me but I doubt my husband will stand for it, besidesI have a date with a surgeoon next week, but keep making those lunchdate and we will be there on one of them.I

know what you mean, I just feel this group is like my family. I'veseen so much support come from it.Karne __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

thanks for the info, I had just heard back from Nina a few hours ago, she also told me gaby would set-up the fill. thanks for the info. KenBipley <mybipley@...> wrote: Ken... Dr. Campos pretty much does the fills now and he will be there Friday. ;o) Just talked to Gabby today. Nina won't be back in the office until morning but if you call the (800) Gabby or can schedule your fill.ken berg

<piensky2001 > wrote: Hello : I'm in Litchfield Park but the location doesn't matter to me I'm all over the county; however, I am trying to go down for a fill this weekend...I just cant get Nina to let me know if Dr A is working Friday. I will probably be able to make the next one though. Keep me in mind Ken Elam <welamhobaica> wrote: Hey Ken. We were thinking the Souper Salad at Metro Center on

a Saturday. But depending on where everybody is located, we can move it further west or east or whatever. Where are you located? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ken bergSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley >

wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with

screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I think that is way cool, that you are taking someone with you to

check it out. Think about how much confidence that will give them.

I have a friend here, Florida, that really wants the lap band. in

December, she waivered back and forth. My gastric is being done in

Jan 10 and she wanted the lap band to be done the same time I was

getting mine done. But then she chickened out.

I told her it was just going to cost her more because if I have to go

back out there with her, she has to pay my air fare.

I think her fears is: she is not yet ready to give up some of her

foods.

[Guest guest]

Well, if you guys are getting your first

fills this week, let’s wait a bit. I found it to be a couple of weeks

before I could enjoy some solid food again. How about January 27 at 12 at the

Souper Salad at Metrocenter??????

Thank you,

M. Elam

Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor

Hobaica Services, Inc.

7027 N. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85051

602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271

welam@...

From:

[mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Bipley

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

8:18 PM

To:

Subject: RE:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

...

Any Saturday is good for me except this coming Saturday (1/6/07) as I

will be in Mexicali

getting my first fill!!! And better yet, bringing a friend who is

considering surgery. How cool is that?!?!

Elam

<welamhobaica> wrote:

Oh my goodness. Very cool.

Somebody lives in Litchfield. ??? Man, it’s weird to me that right

around the corner somebody is going through the exact same thing I am and that

we traveled to another country to do it. Well, is pretty much

putting this together, but so far we are all within a few miles of each

other. Is any Saturday good for you?

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga cr

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

1:54 PM

Subject: RE:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

Were neighbors 35th ave and Glendale...:~)

Elam

<welamhobaica> wrote:

Great .

Can’t wait to meet you. You’re in Litchfield right?

Trying to get a idea where everybody is so we can meet in the middle. .

Thank you,

M. Elam

Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor

Hobaica Services, Inc.

7027 N. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ

85051

602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271

welamhobaica

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga cr

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

11:31 AM

Subject: Re:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

Me Toooo!!!!!

ken berg <piensky2001 >

wrote:

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me

know

Ken

mybipley

<mybipley > wrote:

Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to

have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area

(or folks farther away are more than welcome).

I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we

were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots

of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of

when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)

If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me

regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!

Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with

screen names.

Com'on Arizona!

Let's support one another in our goals! We all have

the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of

the many ways we can do this.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Which is better Souper Salad or Sweet

Tomatoes? I’ve never been to Sweet Tomatoes. You guys pick which one.

Thank you,

M. Elam

Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor

Hobaica Services, Inc.

7027 N. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85051

602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271

welam@...

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of ga cr

Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007

2:10 PM

To:

Subject: Re:

To Everyone in ARIZONA

Any day is good for me and I can be at Metro center in less than 10

Minutes. Souper Salad or Sweet Tomatos would be perfect....

Bipley

<mybipley > wrote:

....

Cool!!!! Any suggestions on a day, time, and place?

BTW, I had already added you to my list! ;o))) I knew you were

from the Phoenix

area but I couldn't remember who else was.

ga cr <bgaroo >

wrote:

Me Toooo!!!!!

ken berg <piensky2001 >

wrote:

Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me

know

Ken

mybipley

<mybipley > wrote:

Elam and I have

been emailing back and forth and we would like to

have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona

area

(or folks farther away are more than welcome).

I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we

were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots

of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of

when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)

If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me

regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!

Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with

screen names.

Com'on Arizona!

Let's support one another in our goals! We all have

the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of

the many ways we can do this.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

... Works for me. Everyone??? Elam <welam@...> wrote: Well, if you guys are getting your first fills this week, let’s wait a bit. I found it to be a couple of weeks before I could enjoy some solid food again. How about January 27 at 12 at the Souper Salad at

Metrocenter?????? Thank you, M. Elam Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor Hobaica Services, Inc. 7027 N. 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ

85051 602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271 welamhobaica From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of BipleySent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 8:18 PM Subject: RE: To Everyone in ARIZONA ... Any Saturday is good for me except this coming Saturday (1/6/07) as I will be in Mexicali getting my first fill!!! And better yet, bringing a friend who is considering surgery. How cool is that?!?! Elam <welamhobaica> wrote: Oh my goodness. Very cool. Somebody lives in Litchfield. ??? Man, it’s weird to me that right around the corner somebody is going through the exact same thing I am and that we traveled to another country to do it. Well,

is pretty much putting this together, but so far we are all within a few miles of each other. Is any Saturday good for you? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga crSent:

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 1:54 PM Subject: RE: To Everyone in ARIZONA Were neighbors 35th ave and Glendale...:~) Elam <welamhobaica> wrote: Great . Can’t wait to meet you. You’re in Litchfield right? Trying to get a idea where everybody is so we can meet in the middle. . Thank you, M. Elam Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor Hobaica Services, Inc. 7027 N. 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271 welamhobaica From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga crSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA Me

Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001 > wrote: Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks

soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

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I've never been to either place. I'm no help there. Elam <welam@...> wrote: Which is better Souper Salad or Sweet Tomatoes? I’ve never been to Sweet Tomatoes. You guys pick which one. Thank you, M. Elam Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor Hobaica Services, Inc. 7027 N. 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271 welamhobaica From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga

crSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 2:10 PM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA Any day is good for me and I can be at Metro center in less than 10 Minutes. Souper Salad or Sweet Tomatos would be perfect.... Bipley

<mybipley > wrote: .... Cool!!!! Any suggestions on a day, time, and place? BTW, I had already added you to my list! ;o))) I knew you were from the

Phoenix area but I couldn't remember who else was.ga cr <bgaroo > wrote: Me Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001 > wrote: Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone

regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________

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M... I'm really excited for her. She's going to do sooooo well! We had discussed the struggles of dieting and weight loss a long time ago and when I got my band I emailed her and told her all about it. She's really on board and thrilled with allllll the possibilities! We are going to Mexicali this weekend so she can check out the hospital, meet Dr. A and Dr. C, meet the staff, meet some patients, see how it all works, and hopefully she'll feel it is right for her. I think she will. You know, she's one of those people that even heavy she is really a pretty lady. I can't wait to see the skinny version of her next.magnoliamouth <karenostrom@...> wrote: I think that is way cool, that you are taking someone with you tocheck it out. Think about how much confidence that will give them.I have a friend here, Florida, that really wants the lap band. inDecember, she waivered back and forth. My gastric is being done inJan 10 and she wanted the lap band to be done the same time I wasgetting mine done. But then she chickened out.I told her it was just going to cost her more because if I have to goback out there with her, she has to pay my air fare. I think her fears is: she is not yet ready to give up some of herfoods. __________________________________________________

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Sweet Tomatoes has a much bigger choice then souper salad. but they both are good.... Bipley <mybipley@...> wrote: I've never been to either place. I'm no help there. Elam <welamhobaica> wrote: Which is better Souper Salad or Sweet Tomatoes? I’ve never been to Sweet Tomatoes. You guys pick which one. Thank you, M. Elam Customer Service/Dispatch Supervisor Hobaica Services, Inc. 7027 N. 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-995-0387 fax 602-995-0271 welamhobaica From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ga crSent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 2:10 PM Subject: Re: To Everyone in ARIZONA Any day is

good for me and I can be at Metro center in less than 10 Minutes. Souper Salad or Sweet Tomatos would be perfect.... Bipley <mybipley > wrote: .... Cool!!!! Any suggestions on a day, time, and

place? BTW, I had already added you to my list! ;o))) I knew you were from the Phoenix area but I couldn't remember who else was.ga cr <bgaroo > wrote: Me Toooo!!!!! ken berg <piensky2001 >

wrote: Hello: I am interested depending on when and where. Let me know Kenmybipley <mybipley > wrote: Elam and I have been emailing back and forth and we would like to have a bit of a get

together with everyone in the Phoenix, Arizona area (or folks farther away are more than welcome).I know of several folks that are in the Phoenix Metro area and today we were tossing around some ideas. Such as, Souper Salad. They have lots of different kinds of soups so it should work for anyone regardless of when they had surgery. The old timers could enjoy the salad bar! ;o)If you would enjoy getting together please email and/or me regarding a possible date/time/and place. The sooner the better!Hope to meet some real time folks soon. I'm excited to put a face with screen names.Com'on Arizona! Let's support one another in our goals! We all have the same goals, it only makes sense to make this fun and this is one of the many ways we can do this. __________________________________________________