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Hi- I was just wondering if anyone has had lap-band surgery? Are there any support groups available in the Sioux Falls area? Melissa

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I spoke with Linda tonight and her surgery went well. She said there was concern of a leak, but after a leak test, things seem to be OK. She seems to be in good spirits and says her pain level is OK. Her surgery was able to be performed lap and she is anticipating being released from the hospital Sunday possibly. CONGRATS TO LINDA!!! AND WELCOME TO THE LOSING SIDE!!! WOO HOO!! You can leave her a message at her surgery page: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=S1057714160 Kristen

I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Waist Line! You are all doing so well no matter where you are in your journey - - - Keep up the good work and don't be naughty! Ho, Ho, Ho. Santa

It has finally come to me after all of the wonderful responses I received from my last post. I am in deep mourning. I have loss my best friend. FOOD. It never dawned on me before that I abused food the way I did. I never realized how much I depended on food until now. I find that as soon as I am stressed good or bad I am ready to reach for something to shove in my mouth. So I had to find something else. It is still hard no matter how much I try and divert my attention to something else,but at least it is a start. I bought the Gazelle Elite by Tony Little and now when I am stressed good or bad I HOP on Tony and ride into the sunset. I just wanted to say thank you all so much for your kind words and heartfelt emails. I know this is just the begining for me and that things will get better. I am slowly but surely learning the meaning "Patience is a Virtue". Adrienne