I'm trying to get back involved in the forums... I was banded in April and for the most part doing really well... I want share my successes and help others as well so this is me trying to get back involved ..

I just had to have my gallbladder out a couple of weeks ago which was unexpected - I hadn't had any problems with it previously that I knew of and now they think I have an ulcer in my stomach. It seem odd that I never had problems before the band but it also seems that the problems I am having aren't related to the band at all ... too strange.

So how is everyone else doing?

Doing great! Moving right along, I have 21 pounds left to go! I am a little worried thought, I go into the hospital for hernia surgery on the 9th for three days and do not won't to gain any weight. The Dr said I could start walking right away, but I am still worried about it.

Good luck with your surgery ... you sound very determined and I'm sure you'll do great! With yucky hospital food gaining weight hopefully won't be an issue.