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Milbear, Thank you for your kind words. My sister passed away almost two weeks ago. I have gained all of my weight back and am extremely embarrassed. I'm not sure if I'm ready to go back to my doctor yet. It's been very hard losing my sister, and feel as if I don't care about my weight. However, there is that small part of me at short moments that I do. Not sure what I'm going to do now. Karley

I am staying on plan today because I want to stop letting myself down. Karely

Legster, Those words of inspiration are what I need to here. Thank you. Karely

I really feel for you and can definitely relate. Congratulations on your weightloss. Even though you have gained some back, you are still down quite a bit. Think of it this way, if you wouldn't have gotten the band, you probably would have not lost and kept off this amount of weight. I too am struggling with eating healthy foods. I do snack quite a bit on sweets. I am an emotional eater, and have recently found out that my sister is dying of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Ever since that news, I have been eating very poorly. If we support each other, we can get through this. Tomorrow, I'm seeing a new doctor and I'm nervous. Hang in there. Karely

I too have the same problem with drinking while eating. I was banded Oct. 2007, am down 20lbs, but I know I'd be down more if I could just stop drinking while eating.

I want to thank everyone who replied to my post. Your experiences have helped. Thank you. karely

Thank you for your reply. I do feel a lot better now, but still have some sharp pains at times in the port area when bending. The soreness in my chest is a lot better too. karely

I was banded last Monday, 10/1, and I really expected to be back to work by the following Mon. I have been very sore in the port site, and have a lot of chest soreness. I called my boss Friday, and said that I would need another week off. Is this normal? I thought I would bounce back within a week like most people I've talked to. karely:sick

pmmegm, My husband isn't interested in attending any of the support group meetings with me at this time. However, he has become so much more supportive than ever. My surgery is Monday, Oct. 1st at Deaconess Hospital. I have been having a lot of issues with another family member not wanting me to have this surgery. It is so difficult because this person won't speak to me now. My husband has been wonderful helping though this. Karely

pmmegm, My husband hasn't attended any meetings. However, he has not given me any grief about getting the band. I do wish he would be more interested like your husband. I will be banded on Oct. 1st., and I am getting excited and nervous. I know deep down that my husband still doesn't want me to do it, and that makes me feel alone in my journey. Thanks for the response to my post. Karely

Jamietindall19, Congratulations!! I too am being banded in October. My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 1st. The excitment is hard to contain. I start my liquid diet on Monday the 17th for two weeks. My surgery will be done by Trace Curry with Clifton Surgical in Cincinnati, Ohio Good Luck, Lynn