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When I first joined BariatricPal I thought the Veteran's Forum was for military veterans. So, I skipped over the posts thinking -- isn't it great that veterans have their own forum but since I'm not one it's not for me. I did wonder was what unique problems they may have other than navigating the VA.

Now that I know what the Veterans Forum is for I still notice when military veterans post.

To all the Veteran's who have served my country (USA) and those from around the world who have served to make our world a better place --- THANK YOU!

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I thought that too! Thank you to all of our veterans!

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@ Inner Surfer Girl, you made me chuckle. I agree with your posting

HUGE THANK YOU'S FOR YOUR SERVICE to all the veterans out there including my husband and two daughters.

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@ Just Watch Me, you are doing great! You've broken the 200 mark. Good for you!

I'm hoping I am there before I head off to Florida the end of January. I'm 19 pounds away. I will be 2 months post-op on the 16th of this month.

I will be happy not to have to use a seatbelt extender too, used to be so embarassed. I used to dread flying because of the seating and used to have anxiety about it.

Hugs

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Thank you, and Happy Veteran's Day to all veterans and active duty service men and women and their families!!

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Vietnam.....the one on the top row is for Combat Action...

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Vietnam.....the one on the top row is for Combat Action...

Thank you for your service!

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B-52: "Welcome Home"!! Don't know when you were in 'Nam, but I was there for a very short while from Dec 72-Jan 73 on a flight detail to solely bring our fallen back home to the USA. I am a Life Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and the VFW.

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