New to Message Board

My name is Georgina, I am a new member to obesityhelp. My husband spends alot of time on the messageboard and has recieved alot of support, and I thought I would like to do the same. We are very active in our church along with our 3 children (13,12,8). I look forward to chatting with anyone regarding lap RNY bypass or day to day struggles. I am having issues about making wise choises (even 2 yrs later). I have gained 5-10 lbs and I am scared of slowly inching back up. Please keep me in your prayers.

Welcome Georgina: I hope you gleen as much hope and inspiration from the Christianity Forum as I have. I had my Open RNY almost a year ago and am doing fine. Praise be to God. I have lost 90 of the 105 I needed to lose. It was one of two things I consider selfish (for myself), that turned out for my better and didn't have any regret. First, accepting Christ as Savior and allowing him to take my place on the cross, for my awful sin. Allowing someone so innocent and dear to be punished for someone so vile and sinful,(me), is surely the height of selfishness. Both, I have reaped spiritual, physical, mental and emotional benefits immeasureble. I do believe without a doubt that my WLS was a gift of God. God will surely help you avoid gaining. Please be gentle with yourself and just make up your mind that you come a long way through God's strength, and he will get through any doubt or worry. You know the old saying...."If you pray why worry. If you worry, why pray?" Keep coming back to the board we love new insights and opinions. In Christ..For Christ, Sally

Thanks for responding, sorry it took so long to reply. I do feel God's strength with me everyday. I have started working out again and watching my calories, just like any other person on a "diet". I would rather deal with 5-10 lbs than 100 lbs. I do feel that God is using me more (or I am allowing Him to use me more) since my surgery, and I pray that I will continue to seek God's purpose for me through this experience. Good luck! In God's love! Georgina

Welcome to this messageboard Georgina! I have not had my surgery yet; it is in 17 days! I know that I have thoughts about what if I gain weight back, and it tries to scare me. I know that that scaryiness could actually drive me to put back on weight, so I know I will have to trust that God will keep me. I am glad that you felt comfortable enough to share this with us. From what I have read, a lot of people don't want to hear about others regaining weight. Well, we are here for you and I believe that you will feel the support and strength from your brothers & sisters in Jesus here, that you will continue to do great and not worry any longer about gaining. Bless your heart! Keep in touch! Cindy

Cindy!!! :blow: I am so happy for you! You will be fine, and so happy after your surgery! I was very scared before my surgery, but 2 days before God gave me a peace beyond understanding. l-) I pray that you will have a peace beyond understanding as well, and I know that He will be with you, and I pray that your surgery will become a testimony to share with others, that will lead them to Christ!! I love sharing how my surgery was an absolute gift from God, and it helped me to witness to many people on this website!! He gets all the Glory!! You are going to be so happy when its over, and know that you have lots of friends in here praying for you!! God Bless, Deb

I remember how excited I was before my surgery and all of the different things going through my mind, but fear was never one of them. Some people don't believe that this type of surgery could be from God, but I believe that this is a tool and we will be able to serve God better if we are more comfortable with ourselves which is certainly the case with me and I try to give God all the glory. The thought of gaining is still in the back of my mind but I know that, with God, I am still, in my human flesh, trying to be the best servant I can be. I will be praying for your surgery and your doctors and get ready for the ride! It's great (and well worth it)! Georgina

Welcome Georgina!! I'm from GA too. I live down around Valdosta. We just moved here so I'm not really sure where Leesburg is. The further out you get, the harder it is to make those wise choices and keep the weight off (I'm 3 years out). I weigh everyday. That is just my way of keeping myself accountable. I will be sure to keep you in my prayers. God Bless!! Shel

Thanks for writing, sorry it took so long to reply. Leesburg is near Albany about 1 1/2 hrs away from Valdosta. My kids love to go to Wild Adventures. I still weigh everyday, which is better than it use to be I use to weigh 2-3 times a day. It also helps me. I am now researching about plastic surgery. I don't have an excessive amount of loose skin, but enough to not be comfortable in shorts or short sleeves, which is a must in south Ga. Welcome to the south, I will also keep you in my prayers!

Hi Geogina, it is great to have you on the boards. The average person gains 10/15% of their original weightloss after surgery. Don't be too hard on yourself. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs from Maui

Thanks for responding! I love all of the support that I have received from other Christian sisters and brothers. Thanks for the insight about the weight gain. Some of my family said that I didn't look right so skinny so I guess that 5-10 lbs is ok, but I keep a daily check on it because I would rather deal with 5-10 lbs rather than 100 lbs. Good luck!