Son is having WLS Yippe!!!!!!

Last night  we got the call and this was not expected I am in still utter shock  that my son was approved for WLS Scheduled  for Dec 17 for Lap band. I guess after seeing what happenend to his sister  (stroke) and blood clots they are rethinking. My son is autistic and 22 and is very aware of the commitment and sacrafice he will need. The psychologist was so impressed that how much he really felt the need to have this surgery. She said most 22 year olds are not even mature enought to make a serious decsion about their health care and he was more than ready and felt very good about recommending him for the surgery. He wants to live and w/o it he knew his odds for early death was a reality. She said when your son told me please recommend me for the surgery I maybe autistic but please help me by telling them I know what I am doing. I need this surgery
My son has diabetes and blood clotthing disorder as well as a fatty liver and extremly elevated liver enzymes. he is 315 and 6ft tall..
We were  so worried that  the fact he is autistic they would see him differently and not quilify him. Kyle may not be able to carry on the highest level of conversation but he can do calculus. He is a genius in math. I am leaping for joy
Lisa
He will be graduating from college with AA in accounting and a new leash on life.

Lisa!
I am so happy for your son!!! And the day he goes in is my birthday!! He will do so awesome!!!
Congrats to you  and your son!
You are not a bad mother by the way!!! 7 kids sometimes you just have to say enough and take time for yourself!!!
Love you lisa and congrats!
dee

Congrats to your son!!!! That's wonderful news!!!!!! I'm so glad the phsychologist supported him and put in a good recommendation. What an awesome Christmas present to himself! You must have some amazing insurance... so many insurance companies deny people which is so unfortunate.

That is so wonderful! How exciting!  Please keep us posted.

 I think I told you before my oldest boy, who is 9 years old now, is autistic.  He is the same way with math, but is not the easiest person to have a conversation with.  He also is overweight at 9.  :(  Maybe I can catch it now and help him?  I hope so.

-Shakeira