Hi ladies,

I've been sporadic and I apologize.  I've been working late the past few Monday nights, but I should be on tonight.

I want to share that my mother is getting RNY on Thursday.    She's a little, x that, a LOTTA scared about it even though she's excited.  She feels she's 50 and might be too old for surgery.  

I'll be her support at the hospital.  I'm collecting positive vibes, well wishes, and advice for her.  I'm going to print it all out and take it with us to the hospital.  

Blessed day to all, and see you at the chat tonight (hopefully).

YAY for your mom! she is not too old, never! She will not regrett this, and I was scared to death as I was being wheeled in to the OR, I was smiling and happy til I was in route, and I knew I needed this, I prayed all the way in and I felt peace, after I got the relaxing drug in my IV..LOL.. but do not ever feel too old, there are many who are older who had this surgery and are so happy and get to live longer and do things that they never got to do since a teen. I am so thrilled your mom is taking this step. Its like going back to college, never too late! Your mom will be in good hands and I was told to trust my surgeon, I did from day one, it helps so much. Do not look at it as something will go wrong, look at this with the thoughts, WHEN I WAKE UP, IM GOING TO BE PROUD! Start of a new life and start of a new her.. I know we all wish we could take her fear away.. its a process we all go through, like the 4 stages of life, she will succeed and will be here telling us how good she did and it was a peice of pie..sugar free though..LOL.. I will be praying for your mom, I believe in the power of prayer and tell your mom I will be keeping her in all my prayers and I know she will be great! and how great is it your there for your mom, you can help her more than ever since you had this surgery and know exactly how she will feel, please keep us updated and welcome your mom to the new side of life for us!

HUGGS TO YOU AND YOUR MOM!

I was 53 when I had my surgery. I did have some misgivings but gritted my teeth and kept a stiff upper lip, as they say! Best of luck to your mother, she will be glad she did this down the road.

Amalia

 Sending positive thoughts your moms way. Will be thinking of her on Thursday.

Sending positive vebes to you and your mom Jane. I had surgery at age 47, she is in good company. I don't know where the years go, since age 25 or so, the years seem to fly by faster. if your mom has access to the internet, have her come join us too. Hugs

Now I really don't want to admit my age but I am the big 60. Just had my surgery in January. I'm glad I did. Besides the BB group (or what ever group she chooses) there is a Forum for "Weight loss for 50 and over" that I like.  Go to forum, there is a "More" to click on. The 50 and over is the last one in the middle row.  She's not too old. I have here beat by a long shot.   Mag