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What an AMAZING summer!!


Alexandra

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The summer of 2007 has been amazing for me! It's almost like I'm afraid to bask in my good fortune too much for fear it will come back to bite me. But I have to share my happiness and let you all know what I've been up to.

First, after having a slip diagnosed and my band removed in April, and then having my insurer say no to a replacement, I was pretty upset. But in short order I was able to change carriers, they approved my replacement band overnight, and on August 13 I was banded anew. Things have been going wonderfully with my recovery and healing; I'm now on solid food and REVELING in the ability to actually feel satisfied after a reasonable portion.

And just this week I made a deal with my former employer to go back to the best job I ever had, at MUCH better terms than when I left! I will be able to hang up my full-time insurance hat and go back to my "real" career as an association administrator. It means going back to the city, working with professional writers and those in the field, and being essentially my own boss with a huge ship to steer. I am absolutely THRILLED!! I'll continue with insurance on the side until and unless I find I can't manage both.

So that's my great summer of 2007! I hope things go as well for all of you. :biggrin1:

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Congrats on your AMAZING summer and may it continue into an all out AMAZING year for you!!!

Quick question for you - Did you have your rebanding done by the same doctor? I am going to an info seminar with Dr Abkin/Dr Bertha on the 26th and any info provided would be great

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Alex~CONGRATS on the good summer, I hope your good fortune continues...I hope your new band does you good!!!

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Quick question for you - Did you have your rebanding done by the same doctor? I am going to an info seminar with Dr Abkin/Dr Bertha on the 26th and any info provided would be great

I did indeed! They are terrific doctors and I've had a great relationship with them and their whole office all along. Dr. Abkin was my surgeon, but Dr. Bertha has done all my fills and I think they're both absolutely wonderful.

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Thanks, guys! Right now and until the transition is complete, I'm really working both careers and trying to stay on top of things. I may be scarce--even scarcer than usual--but I'll try not to disappear entirely. This is so exciting!!!

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I wondered where you had gone and I am happy for you to hear all the good news. You are a great inspiration to us so thank you and I wish for you continued success.

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