Glad to find you

I usually hang out on the lap band board, but am really pleased to find you. A quick intro, I am an almost 61 year old, married 42 years, 4 children, one of whom lives in heaven, 9 grands, and 1 dog who's  hobby seems to be shedding on my winter coat.

I am so very grateful to my God for giving me the opportunity to have this life changing surgery. As I think of it I am humbled. What makes me so special that I got to have wls when others do not? The answer is nothing is special about me but that I am His child.

So, nice meeting you and I will certainly enjoy getting to know you all.
Sue

Hi Sue,

Looks like you didn't have much to lose, did you?  Congratulations on your weight loss! It sure is something to be thankful for, isn't it? 

I've been married twice since my first husband died of kidney cancer 24 years ago.  I've been married to my current husband for 18 years.  We both love the Lord and have 5 children altogethr and 14 grandchildren.  We have a good church here in Minnesota and also a good one in North Carolina where we spend the winter.  Soon we leave for the winter.  It will be nice to get away from the snow for a couple of months.

I thank the Lord for my blessings too and also my trials even though I don't enjoy them.  My youngest son had to move home due to health issues.  He is a sweetheart and I would ask your prayers that he get the right diagnosis so that he can be treated.  He has no insurance and no job here yet.  Just been here a week.

I will enjoy getting to know all of you too,
Sharon

Hi Sue,
Glad to meet you.  I am Trish, mother of three grown children, two of whom are married.  I also have two wonderful grandchildren, ages 3 and 1.  I had my surgery four years ago, and am so grateful for it.

My relationship with God has gotten so much deeper since my surgery.  This forum had helped me once before, and still is blessing me.

Hugs,
Trish