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$5500 would be a hard pill to swallow. So I take it you will be warning your customers about following the manual?

Wow, I didn't realize you were that big. Can you imagine now picking up 142 lbs. and carrying it around with you?

That is fantastic Phillip! Thanks for letting us know not only because it is good news but it also helps motivate others. I started my weight loss back in 2008 because a coworker was losing weight and I saw the benefit of it. Your Blackbird should also be a lot faster now as they used to say around here, 7 lbs. = 1 horsepower. 😊

I did that one year. I thought I was going to get crap at work parking near my office because when it rained, there were rainbows everywhere on the ground coming out from my truck. I switched to Fluid Film from then on.

One additional thing with Nexium, it says after the 14 days not to use it again for four months unless Dr. approval.

Doesn't Nexium say it shouldn't be taken for more than 14 consecutive days?

I don't know, if the sick person has money (medical choices) and isn't mentally challenged, isn't their choice to which path they want to follow? If someone tells you gravity don't work at the edge of this cliff and you jump off, who's fault is it?

You having to give trigger warnings? Those keys on your keyboard would be worn out. 😁

One of the things many years ago that actually got me started to lose weight was when a guy I was working with started. Just talking about it daily really helped to keep each other motivated to keep going. But keeping it off over the long term seems to be more of a individual thing. I made sure when I retired to check my weight often the first year and nip any gain within five pounds. Now it's not an issue.

Grok: Here’s a clear head-to-head comparison of Glycinate vs. Citrate (the two most popular mineral chelate forms). Feature Glycinate (e.g., Magnesium Glycinate) Citrate (e.g., Magnesium Citrate) Chelating Agent Glycine (smallest amino acid) Citric acid (from citrus fruits) Binding Mineral bound to 2 glycine molecules Mineral bound to citric acid Bioavailability Very high (absorbed via amino acid pathways) High, but slightly lower than glycinate Stomach Tolerance Excellent – minimal GI upset Moderate – can cause loose stools/diarrhea at high doses Primary Use Calming / sleep support (glycine is inhibitory neurotransmitter) Constipation relief (draws water into intestines) Absorption Speed Slower, steady release Faster, more immediate effect Common Minerals Mg, Zn, Fe, Cu Mg, Ca, K Best For Long-term daily use, sensitive stomach, sleep Short-term bowel regulation, quick absorption Quick Decision Guide Choose GLYCINATE if you want: Gentle on stomach Better sleep / relaxation Daily maintenance without laxative effect Choose CITRATE if you want: Help with constipation Faster mineral boost Lower cost (usually cheaper) Example: Magnesium Form Typical Dose Effect on Bowels Sleep Benefit Magnesium Glycinate 200–400 mg None ✅ High Magnesium Citrate 200–400 mg Laxative ⚠️ Mild Bottom line: Glycinate = gentle, calming, high absorption Citrate = effective, fast, but may loosen stools

I went from being a long time truck owner to an SUV and really liked it. Folding down both rear rows of seats gives plenty of room to carry most things and don't get me started on the tiny beds many so called trucks have these days.

I think Medicare actually applies to most of us here. Also from the link, did you read it? All Americans, even those who are not on Medicaid, Medicare, are going to be able to get the same price for their drugs, for their GLP-1s.” Starting doses of existing injections like Novo’s Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound will be $350 per month on TrumpRX, but will “trend down” to $245 per month over a two-year period, another senior administration official said during the briefing.

That was already addressed a month or two ago. I posted about it.

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to slash the prices of some of their obesity drugs, including upcoming pills, in a landmark effort to expand access to the costly blockbuster treatments. The agreements will cut prices of so-called GLP-1 drugs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in 2026 and offer the treatments directly to consumers at a discount on a website the Trump administration is launching in January called TrumpRx.gov. That means Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for some patients for the first time starting mid-2026, a long-awaited move that could broaden the market for the medicines and spur more private insurers to cover them. Certain Medicare patients will pay a copay of $50 per month for all approved uses of injectable and oral GLP-1 drugs, including diabetes and obesity treatment. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/trump-eli-lilly-novo-nordisk-deal-obesity-drug-prices.html

I have been buying that stuff for years.