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Great job! I have lost 89 pounds. I go up and down 5 pounds on a regular basis so I say 89 pounds. I would love to claim the other 5 but since it doesn't stay, I don't feel I should. For me the best part of the whole process has been the health benefits which is why I started my journey. I haven't taken meds for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol. Two months ago my liver doctor finally said he doesn't need to see me. I used to go for 4 ultrasounds a year, monthly blood work and biopsies. It is so exciting. I have back problems and started working out with a trainer in Feb. Since working out with Patrick I lost 7 inches. That is so exciting to me. I am working on my jiggly parts. Even my tuck-n-roll is even shrinking and I didn't think that could happen. I hope you continue to do such good work with the unfill.

I had my blood work done and went to the liver doctor for the results. For the first time in 12 years my liver counts are normal:smile2:. I do not have to get scoped this year or need a biopsy. I also don't have to go back to see him for a year instead of every three months. Losing the weight has been a bonus, the health issues that have gone away has been my biggest successes. I went to Disneyland with my grandkids a couple of weeks ago and this time I didn't get stuck on the "Alice in Wonderland" ride. 18 months ago I was unable to get out of the ride car, it was so embarassing.

Isn't it exciting!!!! I never thought I would see the day that I could wear a size 12.

I love my band. I was a volume eater and it sure helped that. I got the band orginally because of my health. I have liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholestral. I had to make the decision to pull the plug on my Uncle who had the same illnesses I have and was only 63. I was 55 at the time and I have 4 grandchildren I want to see grow up. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure. I am taking 11 pills less a day since the lap band. That helps my liver counts, so my liver is getting better. Losing the weight has been the bonus. The lap band has helped me do what I couldn't do on my own. I don't even mind obeying the rules now because the benifits have been so great.

I love my band. I was a volume eater and it sure helped that. I got the band orginally because of my health. I have liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholestral. I had to make the decision to pull the plug on my Uncle who had the same illnesses I have and was only 63. I was 55 at the time and I have 4 grandchildren I want to see grow up. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure. I am taking 11 pills less a day since the lap band. That helps my liver counts, so my liver is getting better. Losing the weight has been the bonus. The lap band has helped me do what I couldn't do on my own. I don't even mind obeying the rules now because the benifits have been so great.

I love the Turbo Jam. I ended up buying all of them. I also bought a set for my daughter and my Grandson loves them. It is like dancing in a way and doesn't feel like exercise. I can really tell the difference in the shape of my body. I find myself doing 1 to 3 routines and end up exercising for about an hour and 20 minutes. I have also hating exercising so this has been a huge shock for me. I have had a treadmill for about 8 years and it just gathers dust. For me, I have to like it or I will just make excuses to not do it.

I also had to remove links on my watch. I need to take my bracelets in to get links removed because they now fall off. I am waiting on doing the bracelets and my rings till I am closer to my goal. The guys at work were giving me a bad time about my pants being baggy. So, I went to buy more. I thought I would just go from a 16 to a 14. I went down to a 12. I just can't seem to get it that I can go to smaller sizes. I have always tried to wear my clothes baggy because I was uncomfortable and I thought it helped hide my fat from everyone.

I was told it would push the food through and you would get hungry faster. The dr. also that people who drink while eating are also more likely to gain weight back or not lose weight. If I drink when I eat, it just comes right up. I have only tried it a few times (when I go out to eat) and it has made me miserable. I did the band to get healthy more than losing weight. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure and don't want them back. So, I am following the rules.

I had pain in my shoulder after my surgery. It lasted about 6 weeks. Someone on this site suggested lying with my arm raised over my head and also to use a heating pad. It helped a lot.

Yeah, Globally yours.

Turbo Jam is also on beachbody.com. I did find some on Amazon but I don't know if they were any cheaper.

I bought the Turbo Jam workout DVDs last month. I love them. They are fun and don't seem like exercising.

I am losing slow compared to a lot of people. I try to stay around 1,200 calories. I do really well at sticking to 60 grams of protein, then vegatables and then carbs. I started doing Turbo Jam the 20th of January and it is helping. I have lost 4 pounds since I started. I have lost a total of 53 pounds.

I started doing Turbo Jam. I love it. I have lost 4 pounds since I started the 20th of January.

I haven't figured out if this is a good NSV or not. Since I have lost the weight I am no longer hot all the time. I haven't owned a jacket or coat in over 10 years. Well, now I am cold all the time. It is wonderful not being hot all the time but now that I am cold my knees hurt. Since it has been so cold here in Reno, NV I should expect it. It will sure be nice during the summer. I do not tolerate hot weather at all.

I think I finally found an exercise program I like. I received Turbo Jam as a Christmas present and I love it. I am hoping my weight loss will start picking up again. My goal of getting off my diabetes and high blood pressure medicine has been achieved. I am now taking 11 pills less every month. Sure helps the pocket book.

Gone 4 ever - That is so exciting!!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: I really like it when there is a difference in the weight loss but I personally get more excited about the different NSV's. You go girl!!!!!!

We also had problems with my step son. He was always in trouble with the law and wouldn't go to school. Finally, the court offered him the choice of going to Job Corp. What a blessing that was. We were lucky and there was a Job Corp in our area. He was in for 1 1/2 years. There he finished high school and learned a trade. We sorta of wished he took advantage of taking college classes while there but he didn't. All in all it turned out great. Hang in there, because it does get better. My best suggestion is trying to find a way to exercise so it helps relieve your stress. Wishing you a great 2009!

I am totally off all three of my diabetes medication. That is 6 pills less I have to take. I am also off my high blood pressure medication. I have a bad liver so it really helps to be off as many medications as I can. :wink2: Besides losing weight, my biggest goal as been to get off the medications. I also was able to go out and buy some new clothes. Everything was so baggy.

Hang in there! I was able to totally get off all three of my diabetes medications (including Metformin) this month. More than losing weight, my goal has been to get off as many medications as I can. I also got off my high blood pressure medicine. It is hard when your kids get in trouble. You feel so powerless. I hope that you are able to recommit. I also hope that 2009 is a much better year for you.

49.3 lbs! :wink2: I was really bummed because I seemed be a stand still. Hope everyone has a great 2009!.

I have lost 6 pounds over the last three weeks. I was really bummed because I kept losing/gaining the same 4 pounds for 2 months. I have a few more ounces to go and I will finally reach 50 pounds since the start of this journey. :wink2: Hope everyone has a great 2009!.

Wow, you have problems with all meat? How do you get your Protein in? I can't handle the Protein shakes. Have a great day.

Does anyone else have problems eating chicken or turkey? I can't seem to chew it enough and it just kills my stomach. It isn't dry, so that isn't the problem. However, if it is in a Lean Cuisine it doesn't hurt. I also have problems with rice. The one thing I don't have a problem with is Shrimp.:party: Just wondering if anyone else finds some foods that give them problems.

I had my fifth fill and I don't think it is my sweet spot yet. I can still eat a whole Lean Cuisine. The problem I have is eating chicken or turkey. I can't seem to chew it enough and boy is it painful. However, if I eat a Lean Cuisine with chicken or turkey it doesn't bother me. I think because their chicken and turkey isn't as dry. The nurse said that they have a lot of patients that have problems with chicken and turkey.