Is anything ever easy???

Have been all excited bout surgery. Then I go and get a cold. Seems to be gettin better, then bad news comes. My aunt (in her 80's), who has been a great emotional support to me, especially since I made the WLS decision, was rushed to the hospital. Apparantly she had a heart attack while at home about 2-4 days ago. Her daughter called the ambulance when she got up and was incoherent. She has internal bleeding in the stomach, and impacted kidneys. Her BP is too low to give her some of the meds for the other things. My mom saw her tonight in the hospital and said it reminded her of when her mother in law was in the hospital and passed away. I really don't want to have to go to a funeral before surgery, and more than that, of all my family members, I want my aunt to see me lose this weight more than anyone else. I'm so afraid something is going to happen to her. Please pray for her! I know if something does happen to her I will have to go through with the surgery anyway - it's what she would want. But it's gonna be an emotional roller coaster as it is, without dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. Thanks for listening! mgm

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.....

I am praying for your aunt and for you in the midst of this turmoil. You sound very balanced in your judgement in the middle of the chaos. It is never easy to turn loose of loved ones, and I pray this is not the time you will have to do so. Joy

I'm sorry for you pain and upset...I could have the same thing at any day...My Mom is 90 and I have been very close with her my whole life...even though I am prepared that it could happen any day, I know I will be so emotional.....I moved away for 6 years 1991-1997 which helped me disconnect that strong dependence I had which helped, but she is being very supportive of me right now....she is still sharp and has all her wits but her heart is very weak. But I know that I will stick to my commitment and you should too....Life goes on.

So sorry for your troubles and worries. It's enough to face wls w/o other extraneous issues. All the best to you and your family. Louise

Marla, You're in my prayers Whitney

Marla, I will certainly be in prayer for you and your family. I know that it can be hard enough to deal with this surgery; and then you start throwing other things in the mix and it can be overwhelming. My Father-in-law just passed on Valentine's Day. My Mommalaw keeps telling me...I guess Jesus needed a Valentine more than I did. Her faith is strong...but it is saddening all the same. I will also share with the ladies in our prayer group to be in prayer for my new friend, Marla. I know that we will be able to deal with whatever God's will is. His mercy is so good. Shannon The Irish Lassie 3/17/04

Marla, Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time and through your journey to the losing side. Betty