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Re: I want to lose 70 lbs. HELP!
I know how you are feeling! I'm 35 4'11 and weigh 163! I have been doing ATKINS it really worksfor me. Keep in touch and good luck!   Read more...
Posted by capecodmom11 on Wed Dec 28

Re: How do i get started?
Hello my name is Tammy and i was wondering if you have considered gastric bypass. It had changed my life   Read more...
Posted by Tammy Lu on Tue Jan 27

Loss Weight
My Doctor told me yesterday that I have Type 2 diabetes, and a heart murmur. I must loss weight. I have tried this many , many times.   Read more...
Posted by KW on Thu Jan 29

Re: Exercising with disability
My sympathies, I have a cousin sibling who faces same trauma and from his experience I would suggest the following:- Drink lots of warm water (can be mixed with honey or lemon once a day) Stop consumption of dairy products and reduce fats (no butter   Read more...
Posted by kenny09 on Fri Jul 16

Re: Anybody Out There Undergone Gastric Bypass Surgery?
  Hi: I am cc new to this community, but not new to gastric bypass.  I had mine 6 years ago.  I lost 140lbs.  I can't say it was easy, but almost.  Within 1 yr I gained 75lbs back.  Why?  My level of commitment to excersise.  The surgery is a tool only, y   Read more...
Posted by cc on Thu Jun 3

Stomach staple and stomach band
I've had friends who have tried both and they call it a miracle. Their lives have changes since the operations. Does anyone have a similar situation?   Read more...
Posted by AgesWell on Fri Aug 22

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