Hi, new to all this and need prayer and support!!
Hi everyone!
I was so excited to find this forum with sisters/brothers in Jesus. Mary Law is such a blessing. What wonderful devotions she shares! Jesus must smile when He looks at her. :)
I am having RNY surgery because I am "morbidly obese." I have diabetes, neuropathy, CKD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc., etc. It is time to get my act together and take care of this temple God has provided for me and that I have abused and neglected for most of my nearly 62 years. Although this is a frightening proposition (can I do this for the rest of my life??); I feel that it is the right thing to do. Although I have lost a little weight just walking some (building up to the 45 minutes a day required by my surgeon's protocol) and eating slower and less, I still feel I need this tool. I just started this journey August 21, 2008 when I attended the Cleveland Clinic Florida Bariatric Orientation and had my initial visit with the Surgeon. It was a whirlwind three weeks getting everything done; I have completed my pre-op clearance visits and all the lab work and tests. Now, I am waiting (and waiting) for my PCP to send the results of everything to the surgeon's office. They don't return my calls and I am going away for 2 weeks (to my only niece's wedding in Colorado and to visit my only grandbaby in Arizona). The surgeon's office cannot apply for insurance approval until they have everything they need from my PCP and can schedule a date for the surgery.
I had hoped to get this wrapped up before I go, so I can enjoy my time away instead of spending all of my time on the phone trying to follow-up with my PCP and the surgeon's office.
I don't want to push ahead if God is not in this, I want to step out of the way and allow God to be in charge of the timing and everything else. This does not come easily to me. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Because He Lives,
Kathi
I am having RNY surgery because I am "morbidly obese." I have diabetes, neuropathy, CKD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc., etc. It is time to get my act together and take care of this temple God has provided for me and that I have abused and neglected for most of my nearly 62 years. Although this is a frightening proposition (can I do this for the rest of my life??); I feel that it is the right thing to do. Although I have lost a little weight just walking some (building up to the 45 minutes a day required by my surgeon's protocol) and eating slower and less, I still feel I need this tool. I just started this journey August 21, 2008 when I attended the Cleveland Clinic Florida Bariatric Orientation and had my initial visit with the Surgeon. It was a whirlwind three weeks getting everything done; I have completed my pre-op clearance visits and all the lab work and tests. Now, I am waiting (and waiting) for my PCP to send the results of everything to the surgeon's office. They don't return my calls and I am going away for 2 weeks (to my only niece's wedding in Colorado and to visit my only grandbaby in Arizona). The surgeon's office cannot apply for insurance approval until they have everything they need from my PCP and can schedule a date for the surgery.
I had hoped to get this wrapped up before I go, so I can enjoy my time away instead of spending all of my time on the phone trying to follow-up with my PCP and the surgeon's office.
I don't want to push ahead if God is not in this, I want to step out of the way and allow God to be in charge of the timing and everything else. This does not come easily to me. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Because He Lives,
Kathi
Welcome Kathi, you've certainly come to the right place! This is the most wonderful board full of loving Godly people. Oh that giving up control is the hardest thing for me, I battle it everyday. I need patience and I need it now!
This WLS journey has really taught me so much in this area. My advice to you is just let go of contacting the surgeon's office while you are on vacation. Just pretend it's a hundred years ago and you can't get info that fast. Go to all your family functions and just relax and enjoy your visit. Then tackle the surgery again when you get back because there isn't much you could do till you get home anyway. Then you'll be trusting God to take care of the situation and I'll bet you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get back. This is going to be a wonderful adventure and just think how much healthier you are going to be and all the great things you'll be able to do very soon.
And hon can I ask you to choose a bigger size print cause my ol' eyes ain't what they used to be, it was really hard to read your post. Thanks and post often, just bigger.
This WLS journey has really taught me so much in this area. My advice to you is just let go of contacting the surgeon's office while you are on vacation. Just pretend it's a hundred years ago and you can't get info that fast. Go to all your family functions and just relax and enjoy your visit. Then tackle the surgery again when you get back because there isn't much you could do till you get home anyway. Then you'll be trusting God to take care of the situation and I'll bet you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get back. This is going to be a wonderful adventure and just think how much healthier you are going to be and all the great things you'll be able to do very soon.And hon can I ask you to choose a bigger size print cause my ol' eyes ain't what they used to be, it was really hard to read your post. Thanks and post often, just bigger.
Hi, Kathi.
Welcome to this board, where you do have sisters in Christ. Thank you for your kind words about me and the devotions. I can't imagine anyone being more blessed because of them than I am. You see, I desire to be used of the Lord, and after I had to step down from teaching high school, due to health, I wasn't so sure God could use me, or how. Having the opportunity to post a daily devotional has been God's creative idea, and I thank Him for it.
I agree with Hislady. You just go visit your family, have a good time, and tackle the WLS stuff when you get back. God will work it all out. He might have you go to your PCP's office and sit there, until they give you what you need to hand deliver, but He will work it all out somehow.
Have a wonderful week. Post anytime. We love new faces, and I can see Jesus all over yours!
Blessings,
Mary
Welcome to this board, where you do have sisters in Christ. Thank you for your kind words about me and the devotions. I can't imagine anyone being more blessed because of them than I am. You see, I desire to be used of the Lord, and after I had to step down from teaching high school, due to health, I wasn't so sure God could use me, or how. Having the opportunity to post a daily devotional has been God's creative idea, and I thank Him for it.
I agree with Hislady. You just go visit your family, have a good time, and tackle the WLS stuff when you get back. God will work it all out. He might have you go to your PCP's office and sit there, until they give you what you need to hand deliver, but He will work it all out somehow.
Have a wonderful week. Post anytime. We love new faces, and I can see Jesus all over yours!
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
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Thanks everyone. I hope this is a bigger font. Need to make two calls; one to Pulmonologist and one to Nephrologist tomorrow (after bible study), then packing for trip(s). Will be back in October. Thanks again.
Kathi
Kathi
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