Need Prayer for my decision

Hi all. I am so glad I found this website. I am trying to decide on having the surgery. I am in the process of doing the paperwork. I don't think I am afraid of the surgery, but of complications after it. I know personally many people who have had it and done fine. But, I know of 2 who didn't. My husband is older than me, and disabled. my two youngest kids are 12 and 13, and I am so terrified of leaving them. My husband is not a bad father, just not an understanding one. He is always in pain, and he is grumpy. His usual answer is a loud NO!! to everything. He is even grouchy to their friends, saying things he shouldn't say to kids...just stuff like..You haven't been around all week, and now you want to swim? Yeah right! I am just worried for their future without me. I know the Lord will take care of them, but I am not ready to leave them. I cannot imagine what their life would be like without me. Which is why I am considering the surgery. I am basically, for now, healthy. Just 150 lbs overweight! Please pray for me, and my decision. I do not want to do anything that is not His will. Thanks for listening! God Bless you all! Kathy

Hi Kathy, Welcome to this web site. I know the feelings your feeling. I think we all go through the same type of feelings. For me it just helped to constantly give it to the Lord. It sounds like that is what your doing. I would constantly ask the Lord to open up the doors if it was his will and to shut them if it wasn't. He just kept opening them up. I remember lying there right before they gave me the drug to put me out, and telling him ( The Lord) to stop the surgery if this wasn't his will. The scripture that always came to my mind was "He who began a new work is faithful to complete it" He also gave me other scriptures through out my journey. Only you will know what his will is for your life. I will pray that you will know God's will before making this descision. Blessings to you

Hi, Kathy, It has been a spiritual journey getting to the point of getting my surgery date. It's coming up soon, so I find myself thinking about what might go wrong. When I was first even considering that i'd have this surgery, I thought that there's NO WAY I could do that with my body because God designed it a certain way, but as I prayed about it the Lord one day gave me such a peace about it and I just cried realizing the insurmountable GRACE that the Lord must have to let me have this surgery. I just know that without that peace from him, I wouldn't even be considering this! I'll be praying for you, Kathy! Cara

Kathy: Know you are not the only one looking for guidance. I am praying for God's will for me in regard to WLS. I am asking for Him to allow my insurance to approve it and for it to be scheduled before the end of the year. He loves us and care what occurs in our lives. I know I can depend on Him for the correct answer.

Hi Kathy! This scripture has meant so much to me on my WLS journey. Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD , "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I pray that you will claim this promise as your own as your journey takes you to a new healthier life. God Bless You!