Had fun tonight

We had a special type of support group tonight in Hickory.  There was music, dancing, door prizes (and I actually won ! - more later) and food, and modeling.
The Hickory Surgical Weight Loss Group went all out with a Mardi Gras theme.  It was such fun.  I met some of the folks online here and the ones at support group meetings. 
The models had one criteria - they must be one year out from surgery and never modeled before.  It brought tears to my eyes.  To see the remarkable changes in so many people and I just hope and pray that I can be that successful.  I wanna model next year !
The food was yummy and just right for WLS patients. 
There were cupcakes on the tables - sugar free - and if you were lucky you found a baby inside !  And I did... I got a special Mardi Gras necklace.
Then there were door prizes and my name  was called - a gift certificate to Dick's Sporting Goods.  Sounds like a Christmas present for my son-in-law.

And I never win anything!  maybe my luck is changing !

I borrowed my daughter's camera so will have to upload tomorrow.  It was a great group of people and I won't begin to name names because I might leave someone out.  But I did manage to get a picture of myself and Dr. Hata.  I was his first lapband patient since coming to the group.

Anyway - I had fun and just wanted to report in to everyone....

Shelia

Sounds like a wonderful event... I wish they'd do something like that in this area.

I look forward to enjoying the event vicariously through some of your photos.

 

Shelia,  It was so fun sharing the evening with you.  I hope we find ourselves both walking that runway together next year...can you imagine what fun?!  Hair, makeup, clothes...ohh lah lah...we can do it!  I was so tickled you made out with those prizes this evening.  Luck is right!  lol  Glad to hear you made it home safe.  {{{Hugs}}}

Oh, It does sound like sooo much fun! Hmmm, maybe I should move closer to Hickory! LOL
Glad it was such a good time and congrats on your prizes!!

Well, come on Cindy - we will find a place to let you stay and have fun with us...
I am always wishing that I were closer to the Charlotte or Raleigh area because of the support meetings that ya'll have. 
Tonight was special !

Shelia

Sheila...that sounds fantastic!   Glad you had such a good time and got to meet other WLS kin.

Pam

Unfortunately, I had to delete this post due to privacy concerns.

Hi Shelia,
I was there last night too, and one of the models.  It was fun, and you should sign up to model next year.!!!!

Joy - I wish I had known - I would've hunted you down to talk to you....

I hope I can model next year - ya'll looked great!

Shelia