Hi Everyone,

I started this journey along with my son, I'm a single parent and I always prided myself as leading by example. My son came to in late May and said he wanted to have wls and I gave him my blessing, In June we went to Rex Bariatrics information session and I gathered all the information and I was convinced that this is a journey I should do this with him. I've checked all the requirements off my list and now have a surgery of Dec 31st where my son will have surgery early 2015 because of different insurance requirements.

Irina, I have the same story. I am a single parent of two boys. My oldest son started the journey before me and called said he thought I should look into it because of the health benefits (diabetes/Hypertension). I looked into it and agreed. Because of different insurance and doctors I ended up having my surgery first (Sept 18). My son had his surgery on Oct 18. We both have been doing great AND it has given us a specific project to work together on. I Have lost 43 lbs and he has lost 63 (ugh - men). My exercise level is up - I am no longer taking diabetic medication and my hypertension medicine has been cut in half - I am a happy camper.

Best wishes to you and your son. I hope we stay in touch