Mitzi I think this is an excellent idea! There are so many issues regarding being underweight that I have never delt with before and would love to talk with others who are have similar issues. I'll suggest it to OH.com also. Best Wishes, Crissy

The biggest help for me my friends. They know when we get together I am bring something low fat and sugar free. Also if you had any emotional problems before surgery they don't go away. Talk to someone see a therapist. There is no shame in this. You have to live a very disciplined life. Get a cookbook for bariatric patients or Diabetics and start thinking about eating flavor instead of consuming food. Take the right vitamins, and exercise (it will not only help with the weight it releases endorphins which make you feel good). Watch a good girl movie that makes you cry. I hope you are doing well soon and I encourage you to email me it you would like. What do you love to do? Start doing it. I never had a problem wanting to stuff my face but I love food the different flavors and exotic flavors. I still love food and love cooking. Now I experiment with making what I love healthy. [email protected]

My personal feeling is, if you have the option of choosing a reversable surgery,then that is the better pick.However since I have not had the lap band, I have no knowledge to speak of,than the choice. I am 18 months out from R-N-Y and have lost over 190lbs and I haven't been able to STOP losing weight. I am hoping that it isn't too late to examine the possiblity of reversal. I didn't think it was even possible until today. It seems that my surgeons office says I can still lose more weight, while my Primary care, and GI doctor are trying to fatten me up any way possible. The insurance company is therefor stuck in the middle. I eat more now than I ever did when I was fat...out of necessity. I wish there was a forum for people who had reversals to talk to. So do I regret the surgery, yes, and no. I chose WLS for my health not for vanity,and even if I don't make it..due to over mal-absorbsion,if my last years were to be able to walk around. I choose walking, rather than with a walker. Best wishes whatever choices you make.