My Mother in Law has been extremely ill for the last month, and finally yesterday the LORD has called her home at around 3 am.

It has been a very very stressful time for me and my husband and his family. She always called me her favorite Daughter in Law.. (LOL) and I am truly grieving at this time. Forgive me but I just haven't felt much like posting lately.

Not only that I was told I have a heart murmur (confirmed as I'd been told this before) just last week and my PCP is running tests on me to find out how serious this might be. So, I do have that additional stress upon me too. I have fought for so long to get my health in check, and becoming very serious when I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure at 31 years old. Today I am 38... and going through a failed first WLS it took all my mental strength to believe the Sleeve could ever help me.

It did... and today I am forever grateful.

I do feel very sad however, because there is a possibility that I may have damaged my body in a way that I desperately tried to avoid. I ask for your prayers right now in hopes that it is nothing more than just a simple heart murmur.

I may not be on much for awhile, I'm going through a lot. I may check in and answer a few posts, but I find that more than a few and I simply feel I want to move on to something else. In the mean time I'm doing my best to maintain my mental fortitude and continue my workouts and eating healthy. Eating healthy has not been easy lately. I have to keep in my mind though that if my heart does need special care, the best thing I can do is continue with treating it with TLC.

Hugs and Blessings to all of you. Keep fighting to change your life!! YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! Absolutely.

My heartfelt condolences go out to you and yours during this tough time.

Be sure to take good care of you through all that you'll go through in the next little bit.

A loved one's passing is never easy to walk through and I will be praying that Creation watches over you and helps you with everything that is heavy and hurtful.

May many blessings and peace come to you,your loved ones and your home and may your hearts heal happy.

((((HUGS))))

Dearest Irene,

We have all celebrated in your success by following exercise tips, diet tricks (life change) and believing we could do it! Take our prayers and strength with you as you walk down this part of your path.

So sorry for the loss of your mother in law - she said it you are a "favorite"... for many. Please just take care of you, your hubby and your furry friends. You have taught us all well, this is just a bump in the road, to which you will overcome.

Hugs,

Sandy

Hey girl, so sorry for your loss...You know I have been going through MANY health issues as well. Some from probably from being obese for over 10 years, and others issues that have nothing to do with weight. I want to encourage you to keep your head up and I'm here for you if you need to talk. WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS ...HUGS!!!

Thank you again friends, taking the time out to wish me well. I truly appreciate it! I'm trying my best to stick to my normal routine and I've even gotten a really good workout in this morning. My how it helps with the mood lifting. It's going to take a lot of time I know - it does help a lot knowing there's so many out there who care.

This truly is the best support website I've ever come across!!!

My thoughts and prayers are added as well!!!

You are on my prayer list.