Well, most doctors would say that it is not something that will last long. The patients that did lose weight at first gained it back after a few months. Their body got used to the stimulation. They think the same thing would happen if someone was only 20 # overweight. It just wouldn't work. The body gets used to it. Now, maybe they can find a way to modify the device, maybe it will. But the body very easily gets used to things. Take phenteramine (an appetite suppressant), the body gets used to it after a while. I talkd with a few doctors about it. They have people go on it for 3-4 weeks, then take off 2 weeks, then back on 3-4 weeks, and off... etc. That is to prevent the body from growing accustomed to it for too long. For me, the 2 week off, when the hunger comes back, I would be uncontrollable. Something like that would have never worked for me. Oh well. There is so much to do in terms of obesity research. It's not just poor food choices and lack of activity (as many can testify for).

Yup...it's pretty rotten........I've got a prescription for Tamiflu (it damn well better work..it cost me $46 on top of the insurance) and I'm taking Mucinex DM and Tylenol. Saw the doctor on Thursday and she told me.....bed rest, fluids, more bed rest and more fluids.......and I'm listening (not that I've had much choice). Hopefully in a day or so I'll be back on track. Thanks....hugs back at ya.....cyber hugs for now....soon as I'm recovered, I'll take a drive up there on a weekend and let's have lunch. Anita

I wish I knew why I have the chills even tho my temp is below normal. Have been loading up on chicken soup (Jewish Penecillin) and lots of fluids.....appetite finally returned last night, but didn't eat much before my stomach said....that's enough! Took a nice hot shower this morning and washed my hair.........that wiped me out completely...am all wrapped up in warm clothes, but can't seem to get warm....I almost wish I could sweat...... Oh well, tomorrow is another day. Thanks for you get well wishes.

[[[[[[[[[[[HUGS]]]]]]]]]]]] ANITA! I am sooooo sorry you feel so bad.. Must feel aweful to have that. Maybe you need antibiotics by now.. I would go to the doc for something if I were you hon! Take care of yourself Anita, because the flu is nothing to fool with.. Drink, drink, drink.. HUGS, CN

I agree with Nancy! Don't forget the pics! I'm sure you guys, will have a blast! Maybe, one day.........I will meet ya'll! How was that?? My Texas accent!