My mother contacted me on Jan 23 to tell me se got me a heavy duty talking scale to help me track my weight. 2 days later on my birthday I got the call that she had passed. Totally unexpected. A few days later I found your site. My journey has been different. Last week we used part of her insurance money and I had the Lap-Band placed in my abdomen. Her final concern was my health. I never realized until my dad told me after her death. Now, my father has been forcibly placed in a live in fAcility for depression. He has not been well since her death and only wants to pass himself to be with her.

I am down 23 lbs since her death and eAch pound is a tribute to my parents who provided such a loving home for me. I am 26 years old and refuse to die before the age of 40 because I did not care about myself and my family enough to manage my problems.

I am sorry for your loss but hope you will see each pound and day with your family the way I see mine now. My mom is still with me celebrating every pound and every day.

My father died when I was 12. I barely knew him, yet it was still shocking. I can’t even imagine your pain.

God Bless you and your family. Safe journey home.