My mom (and 2 of her friends) have recently applied for a surgery study that has been performed in other countries, but only 4 times in the US. It is called the Intra Gastric Balloon Surgery. It is suppose to help with weight loss for those especially that need to lose weight fast for various reasons. She signed up for this not knowing whether she would be picked for the actual surgery. 24 people from the surrounding area were picked but only 12 of those would actually receive the balloon while the others would receive a nutritionist and a study would be completed to prove that those with the balloon lost weight faster. Well surprisingly, my mom, her friends Karen and Stephanie were all picked to be part of the group of 24. They completed a series of medical testing including an EKG and some others over the past week or two and then, by computer, the 12 would be picked to actually get the surgery. Well they all got calls yesterday to let them know whether they were part of the 12 that had the surgery or the 12 that got the diet and nutrition plan. Stephanie got the call first and found out that she GOT THE SURGERY. She was so excited. She has started a blog based on her story at www.thebibjourney.blogspot.com. She is hilarious by the way and WAY honest. Then Karen got a call saying she ALSO GOT THE SURGERY. Based on stats we knew the chance for my mom to get it also was slim to none. About 3 minutes later, my mom got the call that SHE TOO GOT THE SURGERY. Out of all that applied, only 24 were chosen for the study and only 12 got surgery and my mom and her two friends are 3 of them!!!! They are all so excited yet nervous. All three of their surgeries are NEXT MONDAY!!! It will be a wild day...at least all of their husbands can hang out in the waiting room! I will keep you updated as I know more but until then, below is a video of the actual 8 minute surgery they will get on Monday. WARNING: if you have a weak stomach, you probably shouldn't watch it. It is very graphic, but informative.
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