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Wanna be part of my idea?

I am starting a book of "before and after" pics on weight loss. It stands to reason that I cannot take the before pics of some of you but I can certainly take the after pics. I love photography and am in the process of developing several different types of books full of my photography. I thought it would be cool to do one on weight loss.

If interested in this project then email me at penni60@aol.com for more info.

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Penni,

I wouldnt mind submitting my photos for this project. I think this would be a great book idea! Especially for ALL weightloss surgeons (and even other physicians) to have in their waiting room for patients to glances.

Great thinking Penni!

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If you are interested in submitting photos then send a before and after pic to my email address at penni60@aol.com and along with the photos please give me a short bio of what made you decide to lose weight and what you have learned from the process along the way. Keep is as short as possible.

I need the info ASAP.

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Hey Penni, that sounds great! I'll see what I can come up with?

I am taking my picture every month on the 19th to see the progress.

I lost some of them when my computer crashed. :) But I'll see what I can find.

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Can you shoot a book of Delalra- exercise gadgets (or her or me attempoting to use them) we all need a great laugh! Maybe a another fun book would b e on some nice old lady's hair styles through out her 90 years of life and what it really took to do that (or better yet Delala's hair! I always love your hair shots)

Actually I think I would love that Penni- I just would really have to find some before photos- I hid a whole lot- as is common for most people) because only the camera and outside world saw m e as heavy- not my eyes! However today my eyes just see wrinkled prune (skinny- but wrinkled)

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I would love to join but since I am only 2 months into you can't tell a huge difference in me. If you wanting all stages I will be more then happy send the info your way.

I would love to see the book when your done....wouldn't that be motivating for so many people.

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If I am going to get started on this project then I need some volunteers to share their stories. If I don't get much more of a response in the next week or two then I will drop this project altogether.

All stages of progress are welcome. All I really need are before pics and a brief history of your decision to do the surgery.

Once I compile all the data then I will ask for a second pic of where you are at now and another short story of what you have learned so far.

This will not be a "fast" project it will be at least a year in the making. So if you are interested then let me know ASAP.

I am looking for at least 30 to 50 candidates.

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I'll do it. I am still waiting on the Red-tape to clear - but I will get a photo taken - or find one and write up my reasons for doing the surgery.

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OK since I haven't gotten as much interest as I had hoped I will drop this idea.

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oh Penni! I am so sorry for not responding to this sooner.

I still think that this is an awesome idea. Did you get ANY pics?

If you are still considering this, I will send my pics to you...

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I will accept whatever people want to send me and if I ever get enough I will do the book. I won't abandon it completely since I think it is a GREAT idea and such a motivational tool for others out there.

When I get enough people to participate then I will submit for publishing.

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Penni, I'll get some stuff to you soon as well. The timing was bad for me to get it to you in a 'timely manner' for your original request :)

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