My mother just decided to give me an early inheritance.

I am so excited for you. Maybe Mom realizes it's time to step up and make amends for the past. Please do what you can to accept the gift as given. Best of luck for a smooth ride. Cindy

That is FAB news!  God works in mysterious ways!  I'm very happy for you and want you to know you are entering in to a very exciting chapter of your life!  Enjoy every minute!

I told her she was giving me life for the second time!! That is what it boils down to...With 3 stents and A1C of 10 and out of control, severe apnea and on and on....This is a life saver!  I just have to get the cpap for the apnea and have a stress test, per my cardio dr. requirements, try to act normal for the psych. test, and  pass what ever  else Dr. Walton has,  besides losing the pre-op which will be the biggest battle!!! I thought I only had to lose 5% but because of how I carry my weight...all keg party, I have to lose 10% which is 22 lbs!! That seems so far away!!! it will happen!! I knowing talking to the nutritionist will help with ways to do it....,right now, Im in panic mode!!

I had to lose 30 pounds pre op and if I can do it ANYONE can!!!!!!  Good luck with all the tests!  Hang in there...it will happen before you know it!!!!

That is a wonderful gift! My parents were both very concerned about my weight, not in a criticizing way, but in a caring, kind of worried way - I know that if they were both still living they would have been first in line to pay for my surgery. So I am very happy for you and for this turn of events. And don't worry about the pre-op weight loss, they will help you at WW and it will come off in no time, they helped me drop 50 lbs pre-op and I thought that was something I could not accomplish in a million years! - Anna

That's awesome news.  At least you're Mom can see the benefits after you have your surgery and are getting back to healthy!  God does work in mysterous ways we all know that.  You can do all of the above.  I wonder if there is a way to "rent" a c-pap??  You won't need to all that long after you loose weight.  I should be able to get rid of mine soon.  I have to be re-tested in a couple of months.  Just keep your eye on the prize.  Lot of good living left for us "older" women I know that....Debbie

I think this shows how much your mother and sisters really want the best for you. This is exciting. donna

That is great news! You will be there before you know it!

See....sometimes it's not about what you plan but it's what life has to offer the people who deserve real change that makes all of the difference. You're a terrific lady and I'm so happy that something this good could happen to you! Congrats! T.

It won't be long before you're clearing your closet of all the clothes you can't wear anymore! Congratulations, and thanks Mom!