smartygirlCA's Journal, 25 June 2016

I've been going through some family tragedies this week- my mother in law who is only 55 years old was hospitalized for obesity related issues. She is morbidly obese and became unable to move, breathe, eat. She is in a hospital now getting oxygen and has feeding tubes and is one step above getting a heart attack or going into a coma. She lives in Mexico so my husband and my daughter flew out to see her. If you're reading this, I ask for your prayer for her. She still has a teenage son. It has waken me up on how obesity can really strip years off your life.

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So sad. Keeping a good thought for her.  
25 Jun 16 by member: kpwcalories
I am sorry - I hope she can recover and you can do what best works for you! 
25 Jun 16 by member: HCB
I hope she pulls thru and is able to turn her life around. It is a true lesson to be learned.  
25 Jun 16 by member: Mistybenner
I hope your MIL will turn her life around and you can help shine the light for her. Joining you in prayers. I lost one of my dearest friends - she was only 37 and her 11 yrs old child became orphaned. Her entire family struggled with obesity. Sadly her organs just couldn't handle the stress. These days we know so much more about proper nutrition. I hope your MIL will be open to any advice you may be able to share. 
25 Jun 16 by member: Lifesatrip
Holding you all in the Light. 
25 Jun 16 by member: mskestrela
My thoughts are with you. 
25 Jun 16 by member: JockoT
Hi, Smarty! So sorry to hear about your mother in law's condition. I hope she recovers. I know how these family issues can impact your family. I hope it all improves for you. 
25 Jun 16 by member: warrenwinter
My prays are with you. 
25 Jun 16 by member: lucky enough to make it
To everyone, a sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart, we all know the struggle of obesity and if God hears prayers for the obese, he will surely hear from you all, really really thankful for your support! 
25 Jun 16 by member: smartygirlCA
We ask God for a complete healing for you mother in law. We pray for God to give her the willpower and strength to get healthy and well again and to mend the hurt and correct the reason that made her morbidly obese. In Jesus Name I pray. God bless you SmartygirlCA and your family. 
25 Jun 16 by member: petragannon
Petra thank you for your complete and beautiful prayer for us! 
25 Jun 16 by member: smartygirlCA
Obesity leads to so many other conditions and truly is 100% preventable. So sorry for your family and praying for a positive outcome! She will definitely need all of you to help overcome her issues.  
25 Jun 16 by member: 1point21gigawatts
Thanks Phil for your support, unfortunately she is probably the most stubborn woman I've encountered and her self esteem is probably zero. Even if she makes it out, we're uncertain of the next step. They refused bariatric surgery a few years ago because her heart wasn't strong enough, doctors wouldn't take the risk. 
25 Jun 16 by member: smartygirlCA
My prayers will be for all your family at this extremely stressful time! 
25 Jun 16 by member: DMZur
I'm dealing with my stubborn dad, poor old fart recently found out he's got blockages in his heart, kidney, and carotid arteries. His doctors are treating the kidney blockage first, hoping that's the main instigator and moving from there. Part of that is they've put him on the Mediterranean Diet, and he's miserable. But, to his credit, he's realized it's not a choice for him to make, he HAS to do it. Sounds like your MIL could use some psychological counseling to help her deal with her stubbornness issues, she's way too young to give up.  
25 Jun 16 by member: 1point21gigawatts
thinking of you and your family! 
25 Jun 16 by member: 8hunter6
Sorry to hear that Smarty, I've already said a prayer for you and your family...You are right in how our weight affects our whole end of life scenario...take care little buddy!! 
25 Jun 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
Thinking of you and your family. Hoping for big improvement all around! 
25 Jun 16 by member: SjF60
Sending warm thoughts and wishes to you and yours. 
25 Jun 16 by member: erikahollister
So sorry to hear this Smarty! Many many prayers going up for your family. Stay strong my friend! 
25 Jun 16 by member: debrafrederick

     
 

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