Scared... Normal???

Dear Kim, I,too,feel just like you. My surgery date is November,30,2004 & I am so scared. I am not scared to die. I am a christian & I know I have a better home awaiting,with Jesus,but I have 2 children & a wonderful husband who love me & they need me!! I really want to be here for them, when they need me. I am praying every day. I feel that I am doing the right thing,because I am @ 276 lbs., a diabetic, chronic bronchitus, ankles swell & back pain, so I feel that if I don't have the surgery, I will definately live a short life. I have alot of faith in my doctor, he is a christian, too, but God is our allmighty physican,& I know that his will, will be done. I just pray that his will is to let me live a long, healthy life, watching my children & grand-children growing up. I am going to write the "what if" letters to each of them, too. I would like for every one on this site *****ads this to PLEASE keep me in your prayers & I will do the same for each of you!! God Bless you & I pray for you a speedy recovery. Tina Weathers

Greetings in Christ, Tina, My surgery was last week, and I was thinking about my future, too. I know that our Lord has led me every step of the way through this journey and learning about and being approved for surgery. My husband and I, and our adult children, had brief conversations about the "what if" situation. But not only did I have complete confidence in my surgeon and the hospital, I also was totally aware that I (and my family) were wrapped in His love and His plan. Therefore, the logic was that He wouldn't have brought me to this place of having the surgery, if I wouldn't survive it. I hope that consideration is of help and hope to you. You and your family, as well as your surgeon and the hospital caregivers, are in my prayers. I would also encourage you to check out the "Christianity" messageboard. In Him, Susan

Dear Susan, How do I check out the christianity messageboard! I didn't know there was one. I love talking to brothers & sisters in Christ! Thanks for your info., prayers & support. God Bless, Tina Weathers.

Here's the link to the "Christianity" messageboard: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/member-interests/christianity/. This is what I discovered -- when I updated my profile and added "interests", then messageboards that matched all the "interests" I had listed on my profile magically appeared on the left side of the ObesityHelp navigation board. If you don't add "interests", I guess you never find out that they're there. Log into your profile from the link at the top of the page, and enter with your user name and password. Scroll down, watching the headings on the left, and select the one that says " Your Personal Interests". You can add as many as you want, up to 10. They are all selected from a dropdown menu which is organized in alphabetical order. "Christianity" is selected from under the main heading of "Religion and Spirituality". After you select, and type in comments or not, as you wish, be sure to save. Thanks for asking, Susan