Dear Ina.... i totally understand the pain your family must be going through.... my father too has lost weight, he used to be really fat and chubby. last night he fell on the floor while returning to his bed from the bathroom. his legs are not strong enough to hold on to. the concern in India is that the economy is so poor due corruption that even a single surgery would cost middle class families like mine, a fortune. and still the cure is not assured.... keeping all that aside, i just want my father to get well just like you wish to see your mother in law. give her my wishes,I shall pray for you both. take care. & thank you!!!