TO ALL OF YOU (Post-op, Pre-op, Banded, Non-Banded~you get my point) I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU :cursing:. This forum has been a godsend to me, and with the daily struggles which plague my life, I thank YOU. The stories you bring are enlightening and help me greatly. It is nice to know that no matter what, I am experiencing the same difficulties and triumphs that you are. It feels good to know that you ALL help me, daily (shoot, hourly because I spend so much time on here..pushing aside my responsibilities,:ciappa:). If i never say it again, please know that I look up to you and your journeys, your difficulties and successes. You help me to utilize my strengths and acknowledge my weaknesses. Through you, I have realized that I am human and cannot do it alone. So again, I state.......THANK YOU.

What a nice post- I feel the same way about this board. Thanks to all!

Awwww, how nice Kelly! I honestly feel the same way too. I cannot tell you how invaluable this board has been throughout my journey. SO glad I found it!!!!

:rolleyes2:Your words were very nice and I for one agree whole heartedly. I too was banded in April and even though my children support me and my best friend, they have never had this battle of weight. I feel like they do not really understand my shame or the feelings that come with this. I really needed someone who has been where I am at and where I am going. Thank you also from me to all. I feel better knowing that I am not in this battle alone. :tongue2:

In August I will have been reading posts from here for a year. I don't think I could have come this far in my journey without these people. Reading the posts inspire me. Posting myself, teaches me and encourages me and I have made life long friends here too. So, I couldn't agree more with the OP and Posters of this thread. I, too, want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart....Dottie