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Hello All, Just wanted to introduce myself. I was brought on to this message board when someone had put a link to my site on here and I was checking my logs and jumped aboard. I've struggled with my weight and have been obese all of my adult life and early childhood. In the past year I have recently promised myself that I was going to make a change. I looked into all types of surgery and decided that the Lap Band procedure is what was best for me with my doctors advice as well. I have yet to get the surgery done. My insurance wants me to go through a monitored diet program for a period of 12 months. I have decided on the Beaumont Diet (local hospital all Protein shake diet) To date I have lost a total of 104 pounds starting on my birthday last year Jan 23rd. I challenged myself to lose 100 pounds by my birthday of next year 08. I have passed my goal. That was only my first goal...lol My target weight that I want to be at is 275 pounds. I believe I can do this. I also I believe I can do this without the lap band procedure as I've been able to lose the weight on my own. My will power is unbelievable. I just wish I would have been able to find it oh say 10-12 years ago. I have a blog that I update regularly with my progress and just rants and things about myself please give it a look and ask questions I'll be happy to answer anything. Even though I don't have the surgery and have not totally ruled it out I still want to show my face around here for the support that I get from all of you and also to be able to give support. I wish everyone success with the help of all of us we can succeed.

Jess

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Welcome Jess ! Sounds like you are doing great on your own. You will find lots of good info and support here. Donna

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