Update on my Sis!

I posted early this am that my sister was having WLS. The surgeon, Dr Cleveland told her at the pre-op appt that she might be lap. Gave her 80% for lap. But he ended up having to open her cause of the scar tissue from her gall bladder scar that she had in the past. I just talked to my niece and all is well and my sister was on her way to the room. I told her that we would talk tomorrow, cause I know from experiece I didn't wanna talk to anyone on day 1. Thank you for your prayers and support. God Bless, Jo (look at this, yesterday's post was 444/414/315/-129) today: 444/414/309/-135

That Is Great News Jo !!! I'm sooooo glad that she is doing well. Keep us posted. Tammy

That is awesome Jo, wish her all our best. SUe

P.S. Jo would you like for me to drop in and see if she needs anything? I am very close to CMMC, only about 10 min drive. I could also go check on Jane at UMC and see if she needs anything. I could sit with them while their hubby or whomever is there goes and gets something to eat. Sue

Hey Sue... That is so sweet of you. If you do go, please check on Jane as well. She is super sweet. PLease tell her I said Hi and am thinking of her. I tried to call earlier and didnt get an answer. I was gonna call again tomorrow.

I am so glad all went well. Keep us posted as she recovers. You will also have to let us know how her progress is going since she doesn't have a computer. melissa Taylor

Hey Jo! Thanks for the update. I had mine open and trust me... she wont even wanna talk to you 2morrow.. haha... It wasnt until my 3rd day that I was really ready to deal with people. And that night I was online posting to yall. Way to go chick on that SIX pound loss overnight..Thats too cool! Tell your sister hi for us and that we are rootin for her speedy recovery. Christine PS... I think its so neat how once one family member gets it the others follow suit. My dad and sister want it. My sister has actually done everything.. Just waiting on insurance. But it should also go to show these insurance companies that its more than just overeating. I believe its lifestyle and genetic. EVERY female in my family is overweight. The boys are the only lucky ones.. with the exception of one. Talk to ya later Christine -93

Christine - I just had to hijack and say that I completely agree with you. In my case, I am the one following suit. I wasn't brave enough to be first in line! LOL But I completely agree that obesity is a bigger genetic problem than most people believe. It's very aggrivating! Every woman on my dad's side of the family (which I was lucky enough to resemble LOL) is over 300 pounds. They have all gone up and down. I am the small one at 235, but I am also still the youngest. It will get worse. Anyway - just rambling now.... HUGS Kimberly

Your like my sister... She wanted to see how I did before she did it. I was 266 morning of surgery (i am 5'6). I think she is 240 (she is 5'3)... I am with you.. Its from my fathers side as well and wouldnt you know it -- he himself is skin and bones. Christine

So glad it looks good for your sis. I am praying for a speedy recovery - I know it will be a little more difficult with open surgery. Let her know we care and are thinking of her. HUGS Kimberly