good luck to all of you!

Selene had gastic bypass (Roux en Y is the exact procedural name) three and a half years ago. She is a poster child for the success of the procedure. She went from 370 lbs to 165 lbs in less than a year. Her chronic high blood pressure disappeared within a month of the surgery. She never had diabetic issues, but her life improved in every possible way after the surgery.

Make sure they pick a surgeon with impeccable references from past patients, and that they follow the rules and learn the lifestyle changes. It is a well-developed and studied procedure at this point, very safe and effective.

Best of luck to everyone.

Wow Pat, I would have never guessed that of her. Its great to hear she is doing so well.

good luck to your nan and mum Razz. Try not to worry too much, although I know it's hard. Sounds like they've both made a great decision, and it must have taken some courage for them to face up to it.

I know you'll be a great support to them, and any time you need an ear, you know I'm around.

Best of wishes to you all. xox

After surgery support is the key.

Today was my Meme's surgery! Got up at (stayed up till) 4am and drove to the far away hospital to check her in, waited forever for the surgery and she is now sleeping and recovering nicely. Thanks for the kind thoughts everyone.

That's good news Razz. I hope it all continues in the same vein. :)

Oh! I didn't see this thread earlier so I didn't ask about your grandmother, Razz. I am glad to hear the surgery went well.

Get well wishes to your grandma, Razz. I hope her recovery and adjustment goes smoothly.

It's good to hear your mom and grandma had lots of preparation and advice for what life will be like post-op. In high school, I worked in the kitchens at a hospital that performed a large number of gastric bypasses. We regularly got phone calls from patients that went something like:
"This is all I get to eat?!"
"...Yes."
"But I'm going to starve!"
"No. You're not. That's the whole reason you're here."
I felt bad for them, but it seems like there should've been someone there to remind them that they'd only be able to eat small rations.

Good luck to your grandma and mom Razz!

How's your Meme doing, Razz? Still great, I hope. :)

She's recovering very quickly, actually. They went in lapro?...lastro?...uh...they went in the little incision instead of having to cut her open all the way, so as far as externally, there isn't a lot of surface area to heal/get infected, which is good. She already has been out for short times with my grandfather helping her. (She bought new shoes already :lol: )

When's your mom's surgery, Razz?

Not till July, I think...later in the summer for sure. My aunt and I are going to rent a room at the inn next to the hospital for that one, so we can sleep during the day while she's in surgery, and we don't have to sit in the waiting room half-dead all day.

Lapro as in Laproscopically.