This isn't necessarily Lap Band related, but just wanted to let you all know that I lost my bakery business in a terrible fire yesterday. Everything is gone, but everyone is OK, no one was hurt. There were 3 other businesses in the building that lost everything as well. It's a tough time, handling this, trying to figure out where to go from here. My mind is elsewhere, not on the band, for obvious reasons. Hoping to get through this all quickly so I can move on. If anyone wishes to see photos, I've shared some on my business facebook page. www.facebook.com/cakeplacid Has anyone been through something tragic like this, and if so, how was your band in all of it? I seem to not be hungry, not eating as much. I don't want to be unhealthy but I just have no desire, I'm sure it's stress and I hope it can ease up soon. Thank you

Hows it going? We are all thinking of you. Stay strong!

So sorry about this! Stay prayerful.

Thank you everyone! things are going as expected, taking it day by day. I lost just about everything and trying to rebuild ASAP, but waiting for insurance to pull through is like watching paint dry. I have a small policy which is limited but the community I live in has rallied tremendously with fundraiser, donations etc. it has been simply amazing. I've even had food network cake challenge competitors/reality stars in the cake world call me and email me with support, it's so crazy! Long road ahead, but I'm pushing forward. And you are all dead on about stress and the band being tight. I haven't been able to eat very much, haven't really wanted to either. I am down 7 lbs in 5 days. Even when I do eat, I can't eat as much so I've actually been eating sweets as to get some calories in the best I can. At least they slide through easily and I know it's not the best plan but right now I just don't have the time or energy to pay attention to the food or cook myself. Once things settle, I'll get right back on track. For now, I just do the best I can given the circumstances.