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I just have to say that I am proud of myself. I have a long way to go to truly become a 'success story', but I am celebrating my little successes. I have been on blood pressure meds for 25 years. Over the years I've had to have bigger doses to keep it under control. When I went back to the dr. for my fill, my bp was 90/55= low. So I monitored for a week and it was still low- plus I had dizzy spells/low energy bc of the low bp. Now, I am on 1/4 of the dose after losing just 30 pounds. Regular Dr. is pleased and projected I would be off bp meds after another 20-30 pounds. My health is so much better and I feel so much better already. The band was worth it just for that!!! I am walking/jogging 3-5 miles a day. I was a couch potato before. I feel 'in-control' for the first time in SO long. :)

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And this is just the start of the positive health related changes you will likely experience...very happy for you!

I have also had to reduce my blood pressure medicine dose, though as I have "essential hypertension", and weighed only 125 pounds when diagnosed, I am predicted to continue to need the medication.

But, what I was not expecting was my GERD to resolve after 12 years of taking a very high dose of Prevacid daily. Now I only use it 1-2 times a month.

Keep up your great job!

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Way to go! Congrats on lowreing your meds! I know for me it wont be as much about weight loss as it is decreasing the number of Meds I have to take.

Keep up the great work!

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Great! Enjoy your continued success. The little things add up!

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Yay !!

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