Wedding/engagement ring

So my 1 year anniversary is coming up on the 15th for wls and so is my wedding anniversary....I have a very long story about my marriages.  Long story short:  I was married 3 times and it's right 3rd time is the charm.  My first 2 marriages were very abusive and the only good thing that came out of them were my 3 wonderful children.  It will be my 9th anniversary this year to the most amazing man, never thought I would ever feel true love but he's amazing.  OK so here is the problem....when I started gaining ALOT of weight in the last 3 years my wedding ring didnt fit me anymore and when I had wls that was my first goal...to wear my ring again.  The ring started to get bigger and bigger but I didnt want to get it resized until I was done losing weight.  Last month I finally took it to the jewelry store and got it resized (3sizes) and they said it would be done in 3 weeks.  So I called and they still didnt have it back yet.  Friday they called and said they LOST it.  OMG I was so furious.  They said they will replace it...you cant replace sentimental value.  I just wanted to scream and tell them they just don't get it, this marriage, this ring, everything about this marriage is a first for me and to lose something so precious to me that I finally got going good was a huge blow.  My little girl (13) knew I was so upset and she suggested that when we get the new ring that my husband and I should renew our wedding vows...she's so sweet.  Thankful for my family and my wonderful hubby but I am so furious with Gordon's jewelry store and the loss of something that was a great value to me in so many ways.  Just needed to vent!

Pam,
Vent away. I would be upset as well. Your daughter does have a good idea. Maybe this is a good time to renew your vows. The new you and the celebration of recommitment to a man who sounds like he treats you like a queen. I am sorry that the jewelry store lost your original rings but really try to look for the positive in this as well. Most of us want to get married post WLS and maybe this is a sign that you were meant to renew your vows. Good Luck!

i understand you pain and fustration.my husband has replaced my engagement ring three times. let your husband pick out the new ring. you realize true love with him and the new ring will be filled with 9 years of love and a renewed commitment for the future. it may seem hard now but when he put the new ring on your finger you will remember the first time and the new ring will have twice the memories of love.

I'm so sorry to hear that they lost your rings - and I realize they are sentimental and have special meaning but they are just 'things', and I love your daughter's idea of renewing your vows, reaffirming your love for each other, and doing that with beautiful new rings. Don't let the loss of the rings spoil this wonderful occasion.

I would pick out an awesome ring and make sure you file a major complaint with corp.  Explain to them everything you did to us... let them now how big they screwed up... and I would beyond pissed... I would be pitching the world's biggest fit in the store for all customers to see...

First I am sorry that they lost the ring and at least they took responsibility for it and I feel your pain.  I have always said its not about the jewelry its about what it represents so I would be ticked.  I think your daughter has a wonderful idea and I say go for it. Sounds like a double celebration to me .  Congrads.