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Off the wall . . . safety

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minpinmom

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I have obsessed so much about Lap Band, I rarely discuss other things that are going on in my life. Something that I have done recently and I am very proud of, I took my course and qualified for a Concealed Handgun License.

 

I have always been a crack shot, my Dad was Military and now a Gun Smith. My family are all avid hunters. I believe I am the last of my family to get their CHL.

 

Last Saturday, I sat through an 11 hour class to complete my training. I also qualified with my .32 auto and, if I may brag a little, I scored a perfect 250! Out of 50 shots, ranging from 3 yards, 7 yards and 15 yards, I shot perfect every time. (I told yall I was a crack shot!)

 

I sent in my paperwork a couple days after surgery. Now I have to undergo the 60 day FBI background investigation. Shouldn't be a problem, I have worked for the Government and held a Secret Clearance - this is about the same as getting clearance for my CHL.

 

Well, needless to say I am very excited. No longer will I worry about walking to my car at Wal-Mart, or when I have to travel alone. Thank you Texas for recognizing my right to bare arms!

 

Our theme for Training Day:

"The individual who owns his own personal firearms, and commands the skills necessary to use them well, owns a peace of mind that his adversaries cannot match"

- Jeff Cooper

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I have obsessed so much about Lap Band, I rarely discuss other things that are going on in my life. Something that I have done recently and I am very proud of, I took my course and qualified for a Concealed Handgun License.

I have always been a crack shot, my Dad was Military and now a Gun Smith. My family are all avid hunters. I believe I am the last of my family to get their CHL.

Last Saturday, I sat through an 11 hour class to complete my training. I also qualified with my .32 auto and, if I may brag a little, I scored a perfect 250! Out of 50 shots, ranging from 3 yards, 7 yards and 15 yards, I shot perfect every time. (I told yall I was a crack shot!)

I sent in my paperwork a couple days after surgery. Now I have to undergo the 60 day FBI background investigation. Shouldn't be a problem, I have worked for the Government and held a Secret Clearance - this is about the same as getting clearance for my CHL.

Well, needless to say I am very excited. No longer will I worry about walking to my car at Wal-Mart, or when I have to travel alone. Thank you Texas for recognizing my right to bare arms!

Our theme for Training Day:

"The individual who owns his own personal firearms, and commands the skills necessary to use them well, owns a peace of mind that his adversaries cannot match"

- Jeff Cooper

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Hehe! She's a walking Tricare Manual AND a sniper. I must remember to keep you on my good side. I'm a tree hugging "LOVE PEACE and HAPPINESS" type. You may think I'm silly but I'm not a big gun fan. My husband carries a gun for a living... so he's often shamed by my "doe eyed idealism". Oh well - I am who I am. I'm a wuse. I cried once cause I killed a bug. :biggrin: But, congrats to you. That's awesome and I'm very happy for you. Better that good people like you have guns... espically when all the bad guys out their do. I'd just end up shooting myself on accident anyways.... I'm a major clutz.

Have you lost any weight yet? How are your scars.

My doctor (that I'm hoping to see) does the port different. He puts the port on the left side of your chest. Above the breast. He likes it better cause he says "in heavy people" the ports can be hard to locate.... and with your middle bending and twisting it can shift. He said that alot of times they have to X-ray to fill the ports. In the chest he said they can push to feel it and can fill it easier. Because of it he gives 6 free fills a year - no charge to myself or my insurance. It sounds need to me.... and you can't see it. Though I do wonder what it will feel like when you push on the skin??

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LOL, kind of funny, but I am a lot like you. I don't hunt, I go, and watch and ride 4 wheelers and make a lot of noise, but not much for the killing - have to say though, I have eaten my fair share of venison - love the stuff (I wonder if I will ever be able to eat it again, it is much tougher than tame meat)

I have lost 4lbs, my Dr. says I am not consuming enough calories or I would have lost more, so THANKFULLY, he moved me to week 3 (mushies) and I get to skip the thick liquid stage.

I have seen the ports in lots of places, and really haven't heard any difference of opinion them (by the people who have them) The fills are what scares me the most - when I was at the Dr.s today, he was doing fills left and right, no one seemed to pay it a second thought - but if they would have taken my blood pressure right about then I would have had a new co-morbiditiy! I hate needles.

I am feeling so great, I can't believe I had surgery a week ago. I am out shopping and goofing, driving, working, walking, everything. I haven't had any problems. I sure hope it stays that way!

My scars are tiny, we took new pictures tonight, I will post them probably tomorrow.

Hope you have a wonderful night!

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