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Old 05-03-2014, 06:38 AM
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...So happy for your success! It can't have been easy, but hopefully the benefits will be worth all the hassle! Good job Dude!
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Amazing, Brian. Good for you, congratulations. The finish line is in sight!
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Congrats Brian. I look forward to seeing the new you at an air show this year.
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Awesome...keep adding those years to your life!

Best,
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Thanks guys....

One of the best side effects has been increasing my exercise tolerance. Since 3/15/14, I have walked and mostly jogged over 103 miles!

Flew to get a milkshake last fall:


Ran 4 miles without stopping in the spring:
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Awesome seeing your progress, Brian! You have a new lease on life - enjoy every minute of it.
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Way to go Brian, this is fantastic!

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Way to go Bud. Hope I recognize you this summer!
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Great job Brian!!!!
Keep up the great work.
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Brian,
That is fantastic. These things just do not happen without a lot of hard work on your part. (like building an airplane) Keep off the good work.
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