HELLO EVERYONE...........

Hi this,is exciting ,scary.And sometimes overwhelming I have been on this journey for awile and I have a date of May 2nd now I have so many mixed feelings .Why did I everr get on the memorials on this site it really gave me a reality check. So........ I need the prayers of this group for peace. And sucess aterwards I belive in the power of prayer espicially with extended friendd which have walked this road and no what to ask and pray...Until..Krissy

Krissy first off welcome to the Missouri Board, Hope you will become a regular on here. Yes we will pray for you for peace and for sucess. We are a praying bunch of people on here and really believe in the power of prayer. God wants you to suceed.and wants you to be happy . The Memorials. they can scare you but you know if you stay on here and realize that the odds are greater that you come out well and healthy and alive . Most of the ones that have passed away had lots of really bad things wrong with them that was more or less in the end stage of their problems. There is a difference between having high blood pressure and someone who has high blood pressure and has had a couple of heart attacks and lots of other things wrong too. you know ? and a lot of them died a few years back and more and more the Doctors are learning more and more about how to do this surgery so it is a continued learning for them. And that is to our advantage. Welcome and dont let the memorials scare you. They are there for a warning and a reality check but life is more than that. Jan

Hi Krissy, Sis, I know what you mean about getting on the memorials and then getting scared-you would NOT be normal IF you didnt....Now, that being said-some listed did not pass from the WLS, they passed due to other complications, or accidents. Jan is right, there are soooo many factors that play into it-and most have had very very bad health before they ventured into their surgery-and simply put, may not have made it otherwise, right? We are probably the biggest prayer warrior board on this whole sight. I love being able to come and post my prayer requests and know that other people care about what you need prayer for. We will lift you in prayer for peace of mind and for security in your decision. We are all living proof of how wonderful life can be after you get some of the weight off and start living life as a healthier you. I dont know IF this will help you or not-but the way I had to look at it was like this-I was pretty much dead inside before my surgery anyway-miserable and a hermit-almost homebound and life seemed to be passing me by-I couldnt imagine living life like that for the next 20 years, you know? I wouldnt have. Then, I thought-if its my time to go-I am going to go, no matter if I am on the operating table-or driving to the store-you know? God led me to it-he will lead me THROUGH it, thats what I always told myself. Its ok to get nervous-my doc said she would have really worried about me, had I NOT been-so, see, your normal....and its okay-we are here for you, and we will be here for you AFTER your surgery when you are sharing your WOW moments. Please take care and dont go back to the memorials until your done-ok? If you need anything or to talk, please feel free to email me. Love to you, Janet

Hey Krissy, I agree with what Janet said.....is life after WLS worth the small risk? THose of us post-ops on here would say YES, WITHOUT A DOUBT!!! If one gets to the point of makign a decision for WLS then they've TRIED everything else and know that this is their LAST chance at a second chance to LIVE their life. As OBESE people most of us were facing health issues that were guaranteed to worsen and likely lead to our death. Be comfortable with your choice of surgeon, trust that if GOd brought you to this path, it's the one He wants you to take. Pray that if it isn't that HE'll close the doors for you. I pray that when May 2nd arrives, you'll have a great peace of mind aobut this decision and know that God WILL bring you through and give you the tools and support you need to be successful post-op!!! keep coming back! Tami