Green- you are so right about the coping mechanism being food. That came home loud and clear for me whenenver I discovered I had a daughter on drugs. I learned very quickly that I was no different than her. My drug of choice was food. Different substance, same problem.
She found a way out 3 years ago now, and she is my biggest supporter for the LAP-BAND®. She encourages me to go forward, at the same time
warns me about what lies ahead for me with regard to relationships, warns of having expectations that don't pan out and leave me fighting depression, etc., and is helping me decide on something to focus on so I don't replace the food with something just as harmful. I have a feeling I will be depending on her alot.

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Dr. John Marsden-DFW
Surgery 3-14-08