Re: thanks from Moms request

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--- In I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU WERE STILL UP? I JUST WANTED TO

CHAT WITH SOMEONE FOR A WHILE.

DONNA

MGB 5-19-00

328/241/140

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> --- In I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU WERE STILL UP? I JUST WANTED TO

> CHAT WITH SOMEONE FOR A WHILE.

> DONNA

> MGB 5-19-00

> 328/241/140

I don't know how I'm very green on this thing called a PC

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To the Mom

You sound like a very good mother, and I am sure you have reached the best

decision for your daughter. I am glad that you have thoroughly checked it out,

and I agree that MOM knows best. Good luck, to your daughter and to yourself,

God be with you both. Trudy

thanks from Moms request

Thanks goes to those that sent replys of support on this thread and

to those who emailed information. Also to and Trudy who

reminded me of what I've had to work thru to accept my daughters

decision. She has a desease called Morbid Obesity that can be treated

thru modern medicine and Dr R. will modify nature with modern

medicine so that the body can heal itself. I don't feel because a

deseased body is young that it has to pay some social dues to qualify

for this treatment. she is trying to avoid the dues to be healthy and

happy while she is still young. Believe me, any of you that were

obese (not chubby) during your youth know what I'm talking about-

fatique, joint pain, shortness of breath,let alone ridicule.One thing

that convinced me to consent was our family history. My parents died

at 52 of heart desease and her paternal grandfather died of

pancreatic cancer jusst a month ago. There were several very morbidly

obese women on her fathers side that died of complications from the

desease. And I am a 5 year survivor of melanoma and cervical cancer

thanks to modern medicine. So with the odds genetically stacked

against her-- I say I approve, let's procede......the MoM

[Guest guest]

Mom... I am going to agree with you. I am 27 years old and tired of having to

deal with all of the comorbidties that come with being morbidly obese. I only

wish that this procedure was available and I knew of it when I was younger. I

feel thankful for finding it now. I don't have diabetes, high blood pressure,

or heart disease yet ... but my family suffers from it greatly. These health

risks are my biggest concern. I have had both grandmothers die of heart

disease. One was diabetic. My father has had a heart attack and stroke (also

diabetic).

My grandfather has had 2 heart attacks (also diabetic). I have an uncle who

has had bypass surgery twice. He still suffers from heart problems-had to

retire at the age of 47 years old. I have an aunt who just found out she is

diabetic. A nineteen year old cousin who had a stroke because his cholesterol

was way way up there. I have felt my whole life is destined to be short. If

this is a way I can protect myself from early death- I am going to try. My

husband and I would like to have kids. I found out 2 years ago that I can't.

I am healthy but once again obesity has stood in the way. I do not ovulate. I

spent a lot of money last year (every single day of the year) trying to

detect ovulation ... didn't happen. I am hoping this will help solve that

problem. My GYN says it will. Maybe in a couple of years I will be a Mom too.

I also want to mention the social ridicule. I agree-why allow your daughter

to have to face that any longer? I have dealt with the pain of ridicule since

grade school. I remember so many horrible things about my childhood

(especially school). My mother tried so hard to protect me but it still hurt.

I am basically a happy person because I have learned to block it out. I think

the hardest thing I have done is face it now. Having to write my patient

letter and read my mom's support letter made all the pain reality. I have

been very emotional and am not running from it anymore. I feel by having this

surgery I am going to have a better life all the way around. I hope your

daughter can have the opportunity to start healing at a young age. Like I

said before-why suffer longer?

In a couple of weeks I will be post-op ... if she wants ... you can e-mail me

or call me. I would love to be a contact. Please keep us posted on her

progress. I am praying for you and her.

Hope to be healthier soon,

Terri K

MGB 10/12

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Here. Here. I agree. MO should be eradicated as soon as possible. As a

young woman, beginning college and serious dating and mating, what better

gift? My best wishes to your daughter. Blessings to you both. PhillyJude.

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Hi Donna-

Please tell me exactly how it feels to be down to 140 lbs. again....

Regina in Charlotte