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Would you all mind taking a minute to post your Weight Loss Surgery Information and a favorite scripture or quote. I have met so many people on this wonderful board but may have a hard time remembering everyone's situation. (Thank you Lord...for brining me here!!!) What I would like to do is have a listing of my friends here and then I can print it off to make reference to. I would really appreciate your participation! It will be interesting and fun. Example: Shirlene, NY, Pre-op -hoping for a Sept/Oct '04 Surgery date, Open RNY Romans 8:28 - And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. -NLT

What a wonderful idea Shirleen, I could have used something like that when I was pre-op and going throught my moments of doubt. Peggy -post-op lap RNY 8/18 Psalms 27:1 The lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?. The lord is the strenght of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? GLORY TO GOD. Peggy

Shirlene: I am also pre-op. I hope to have surgery in October 2004. I am asking for God's guidance on my WLS journey. My insurance approval and the tests are still left to be done. I know that if these go as smoothly as everything else, I am assured that it is God's will for me to have the surgery. My favorite verse is: Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Dianne, bka Pastor di pre-op (last sept. 1st oct) surgery Psalms 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Peggy, NC, post-op almost 9 mos. 12/8/03, Lap RNY, -140 lbs. 48 to goal. Haggai 2:23 "In that day,' says the LORD of hosts, "I will take you, Zerubbabel [Peggy] My servant, the son of Shealtiel,' says the LORD, "and will make you like a signet ring; for I have chosen you,' says the LORD of hosts."

Hi Dear One-You are so wise! What a great idea.!!I am going to print the list too! Shelley,IN,Pre-op surgery scheduled Sept 20,2004 Open RNY Romans 8:38-39For I am convinced that neither angels,nor demons,neither the present nor the future,nor any power,neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation,will be able to separate us from the love of God that is Christ Jesus our Lord.

Georgeann Columbus, OH OSU Hospital Pre op Waiting on approval for Open RNY Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Hi Shirlene, What a great idea Sorry it took so long to post it. Let me see, I had a ryn on June 6th 2002. I had it done laporsocpic. This was a scripture that some man had prophesied over me many years earlier but the Lord had actually spoke it to me in his special way right before I was to go in and have my surgery. I was nervous and afraid like so many of us and I remember just feeling God's love so strong when he gently said these words to me. I think it was in Jerimiah but to be honest Im not really sure. I have chosen you and not rejected you so do not fear for I am with you. Be not dismayed for I am your GOD. I will strengthen you and I will help you. I will uphold you with my rightous right hand. In his name Geri

Shirlene, Abilene, TX; waiting on sleep apnea results; lap RYN. You've already quoted one of my favorites, but here are some more. Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and HE will direct your paths. Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me. May God bless you!

Becky, GA, Post Op, June 7, 2004, -47 pounds, Lap RNY Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." -NIV