I was banded in Sept. 06. I feel I have been doing very well and have lost 52 pounds. My sister called me last week and told me that mam has stomach cancer. they went to see the oncologist yesterday. He says without chemo she has 3 to 6 months, with chemo 9 months.

My mother is 80 years old with a myriad of other health issues. I know that I have been blessed to have her in my life for the past 42 years. Many people, my DH included, have had their mother around for a lot less time.

I have always been a stress eater. I am craving sugar like I never have before. I have always been a chocolate eater and feel like diving into a bag of m&m's and coming up for air sometime nest month. I have tried to keep busy and exercise and stay away from the sugar, but whenever I stop I can hear it calling my name. Does anyone have any ideas on what else I can do to stay away from those evil things that slip through my band with amazing ease?

Lynne:think

Oh, Lynne, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Peace to your whole family in this difficult time.

I am sorry that you have lost your mum and my thoughts are with you. My own mother died just over 2 years ago. It is very difficult to say good bye.

Awww Lynne, I am so sorry for your loss. No words can convey how much I wish there were something I could do to help you through this. Just know when the times get hard, we your LBT friends are here to help you by listening.

((((hugs))))

Kat