Told my mom about WLS plans today!

I was super nervous, but....I do have to say, it couldn't have gone better...praise God!  She told me that she had been praying for me to lose the weight in a healthy manner and had even thought about WLS as an option for me!  Hello....who IS this person and where did my real mother go!?!   Just a few short weeks ago she was basically all concerned when I was talking about having possible surgery on my arm because I have a pinched nerve in my elbow...ouch! When we got to the root of it, she told me that she was so relieved that I was talking about my elbow and not bariatric surgery because she might lose me!    Of course, my comment was "Do you know ANYone who has had bariatric surgery mom?  "Well, no she says."  Not that I need my mom's permission, but we are close and I just didn't feel like this was the right time to confront her about my decision.  Mom said that every surgery she has ever had, there has been a tradeoff...something she has had to give up!  When I asked her what she had to give up when she had galbladder surgery, she said she now has to get to the bathroom quicker!  Well, yeahl...duh!  (Francine, honey these are 4U!)  I just told her the facts, that I had researched it, prayed about it, and was confident in my decision!  I do have to confess when I told her I have a surgery date of 12-19, her eyes got as big as saucers, but hey, in the whole grand scheme of things, I'd say not too bad!  So, here's to us!  To health, happiness, and better futures overall!  
 Peace,

Christina, I am so glad your mom took the news so well.  I dreaded telling my grandma and wasn't going to tell her but my mother did.  She was excited for me, I was afraid she wouldn't be able to understand much about it and be freaked out.  Well she was thrilled and wanted my sister to go get it also lol.  I think sometimes we don't give our loved ones enough credit, they are concerned for our health also.

Jeannie

Christina, I am glad she took it so well.  It is so important to have family and friends that support you on this journey.  I have to say, the best support I have found at this point is my OH family.  You are already a part of this family and you know we are here for you. 

Keep mom close to you and keep educating her along your journey.  She will be a valuable support for you.

I am happy for you.

Tracy

Thanks Christina!  You're the best for thinking of me with

Just let me know if you want me to call your Mommy - I'll tell her all about my surgery if it will help ease her mind.

If you find yourself in Indy (especially east side) with your mom, please give me or Floyd & Brenda a call. Bill & I (and I know Floyd & Brenda would feel the same way) wouldn't mind at all meeting you for dinner. Perhaps if your mom  (and yourself, hubby, etc) has an opportunity to pick the brains of those further out...and of their support (my Bill), they would feel more comfortable about your decision. I can certainly give some insight to some of the complications that those having WLS are at a risk for. If you aren't on the directory, let me know & I'll send you my phone #. I work tomorrow & Wednesday and then I'm off until Dec. 1st.

Sherri

Yeah!  I'm glad to hear it went well, Christina.  I know it is a another huge weight lifted off your shoulders (no pun intended). 

Christina,

I am so happy for you that you have a date and are on your way!

Having your mom's support I am sure is a blessing for you! It is so important to have our loved ones support us and know that we are choosing a lifestyle change that not only is helping us for ourselves but  for those that we love!

Take mom to support groups and or our OH gatherings and let her see for herself the results and ask as many questions as she can, to feel confident that you have indeed done your research and are ready to endure those many wow moments that are lying ahead of you!

I can't wait to see those! Congrats! I am rooting for ya! Hugz Dawn

Thanks Dawn for your support!  You are definitely in my prayers!  Hopefully we'll be able to meet up at one of these upcoming holiday events or even the clothing exchange in January.  
Blessings to you! 

Jeannie~Thanks for your support.  Yes, I agree with you about us not giving our family enough credit...Although, my mom did stop by tonight and I felt this need or urge to blurt out and tell her how much I weighed 10 years ago when I got married!  Why would I do this?!  She was floored....again!  I just can't stop it, I tell ya!  Everything is just spewing out of my mouth...I guess for shock value!  This reminds me of my recent urges to go up to other SMO people, give them my OH card and tell them how it can change their lives too!  Ugh!  I haven't done this and I know it's not a wise decision.  Before I started this path, I would have NEVER been so bold!  If someone would have done this to me, I probably would have crawled in a hole and cried or something!  (Sorry Jen, I guess I'm starting to sound like that WLS cheerleader we've talked about)!
Tracy~Thank you for your comments as well...Right on!  Everyone has been SO supportive and helpful as I navigate this road!  I couldn't ask for better support from all of ya.  Fantastic! 
Frankie~What can I say?!  !!! I thought about bringing good ol' Mom for show and tell next week!  We'll see....
SweetSherri~I have to admit, I don't get to Indy much these days...near as much as I used to...but if I do, you would be one of the first people I would look up.  You were my first official OH friend.  You are always willing to go the extra mile to help another member out on the board, even if it's not what we want (it's what we need) to hear.  Thanks! 
Jen~I can now cross this one off my list.  I appreciate your humor, but more your friendship.  Hope to chat sometime soon. 
Take care friends.