Congrats Moonmist! I wish my mom would do the same. I don't know her weight, but she is a (snug) 2XL. She has alot of health problems, especially with her knees. I know it is because of the weight.
She was mentioning that stomach stapling the other night. I told her that I felt it should be a last resort, as it will not help if she is not willing to change her WOE. And exercise? Not happenin'...
Sigh. I want her to be around for a long time, but I am afraid with her health problems, it may not happen. She is also a heavy smoker and that's a bad combo.