Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 In a message dated 12/21/01 5:11:40 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << My father used to beg me to lose weight and he died when I was about 250 lbs. I thought I had enough time with Mom but it looks like I don't. I feel so lost. I wanted her to be proud of me, not disappointed. I'm out of time. I don't know what to do. I can't stop crying. I don't want to outlive her. I can't imagine life without her. She's my touchstone. >> Dee: I wish you and your family the best this holiday season - so sorry to hear about your mom's condition. I feel similarly --- My father had always worried about my weight and I was morbidly obese when I last saw him... My mom did get to see me recently (after having lost over 100 lbs!) and she helped take care of me when I had the surgery BUT it's a bitter double-edged sword because she is suffering so badly from this condition herself. She is proud of me and glad I went through with the DS but still won't consider it for herself (her risk factors are much higher). She recently suffered a dehabilitating stroke and may have to go into a nursing home for over a month to let a hairline fracture on her ankle heal. I, too, feel like I'm watching her slowly die from disease (hers is morbid obesity and just about all the co-morbs that go with it). Your mom will remain in my thoughts and prayers and I also pray for you to have the strength to share this time with her even though it will be difficult for you. all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC 10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 194 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into a 14! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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